1. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Speaker: Thomas A. Farrington
President and Founder, PHEN
“Knowledge is the Best Defense Against Prostate Cancer”

2. Monthly Webcast Partner
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dr. Edward Benz - President
Ms. Anne Levine - Vice President of External Affairs
Ms. Magnolia Contreras – Director, Community Benefits

3. Summit Sponsors

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5. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer is the leading type of
major cancer among men
230,000 men diagnosed
30,000 deaths annually

6. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The African American Cancer Crisis
Incidence rate1.6 times higher
Death rate 2.5 times higher
The largest disparity for any type of cancer

7. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

8. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Knowledge Is The Best Defense Against
Prostate Cancer
Risk Level
Early Detection
Treatment Options
Managing Survivorships

9. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
PHEN Activities
11th Annual African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit
September 17th & 18th
Washington, DC
USA Today Special Prostate Cancer Publication
Thomas Farrington Featured
September 18th
PHEN Exhibit
45th Annual Legislative Conference
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
September 17th -19th

10. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
PHEN Activities Cont….
Atlanta, Georgia PCa Awareness Event with Astellas
September 17th
PHEN Survivor Network Member: Chatman Carruthers
Vajello, California Event
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
September 19th
PHEN Survivor Network Member : Ms. Mary Henderson
Philadelphia, PA PCa Awareness Event with Astellas
September 30th
PHEN Survivor Network Member: Dr. Artie Shelton

11. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Online with
Dr. Artie Shelton
Maryland/Washington D.C.
Ms. Mary Henderson
Vallejo, California
PHEN Support Group Meeting
Worcester, MA

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“Knowledge is the Best Defense Against Prostate Cancer”
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