Excluding all types of skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Indiana men and is the second leading cause of cancer death for men. During 2004-2008, according to the Indiana Cancer Facts and Figures 2012, there were approximately 3,954 cases of prostate cancer and 602 deaths per year in Indiana. African-American men are more likely to develop prostate cancer than any other racial or ethnic group and they are more than twice as likely to die from the disease as white men.
Due to the uncertainties in prostate cancer screening techniques and outcomes, most?organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend?informed decision making. Informed decision making is defined by the CDC as when a man:
- Understands the nature and risks of prostate cancer.
- Understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives to prostate cancer screening.
- Participates in decision making at a level he desires.
- Makes a decision consistent with his preferences and values, or defers the decision to a?later time.
An ICC partner, the Cancer Early Detection Section at the Indiana State Department of Health, has?announced a funding opportunity for the planning and implementation of prostate cancer educational workshops that provide Indiana men, aged 40-65, with an overview of prostate cancer, risks and benefits of prostate cancer screening, and the importance of informed decision making. Please note, discussing informed decision making is a requirement in order to receive grant awards. Grant awards of up to $2,499 will be reimbursed to selected organizations for conducting these workshops.
Please visit the RFP to learn more and apply.
Source: http://indianacancer.org/2012/11/prostate_cancer_workshops/
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