North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition

North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition (NTXPCC) is a non-profit organization, registered with the State of Texas. It is formed for the purpose of elevating prostate cancer to major health priority status in the State of Texas by assisting the medical community in providing coordinated educational and awareness support opportunities for all men and their families. North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition will carry out its purposes primarily through the venues of: (1) Counseling to members of the community without regard to race, gender, denominational preference, or economic condition to increase awareness of prostate cancer, (2) Supporting medical institutions with volunteers during screening and other prostate cancer related events, (3) Speaking at churches, men's clubs, and community forums on topics related to prostate cancer awareness and survival, and, (4) working with the legislature to assure adequate legislation for prostate cancer patients, survivors and research funding within the State of Texas.
Donations are applied directly to programs with all funds spent within Texas; NTxPCC is not part of any National Organization. NTxPCC is an all volunteer organization run by prostate cancer survivors without any paid office staff. Last year's expenses went to education (84%) awareness (13%) and office expenses.(3%).

Our Needs

Funding is needed for our main programs:
- Speakers Bureau
NTxPCC offers presentations to local community groups, aiming to increase prostate cancer awareness with the North Texas Community.
- Combined Speakers
A Prostate Cancer Symposium, featuring top prostate cancer specialists, is offered annually. The symposium is open to survivors, their partners and the community. Typical attendance at this symposium is 100.
- Health Fairs and Screening Support
NTxPCC is assisting awareness and early detection programs by supporting local communities and medical facilities during health fair, testing and other awareness events.
- NTxPCC Website
This website has grown to an impressive site including information on local events, local and national news, treatment options and similar material. Prostate cancer news are researched and in certain circumstances approved for posting by medical advisors.
- Survivor Chat
The "Survivor Chat" program is a successful and award-winning survivor chat where newly diagnosed and recurring survivors consult long-term survivor members on their own experience, face-to-face.