Howard Waage ---- Editor
See "Evening Discussion" below
Joe Ferrara 426-7724 Frank and Janet Schmetz 438 4781 Bill McDermott 423-8350
Howard Waage 688-0423 Michael & Julie Batz 724-2701 Tim Ryan 476-6550 Ron Locey 214-4338
Our website: http://www.scprostate.org Webmaster: Paul Johnson
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009, from 5:00 to 6:45 P.M. LOCATION: Meeting Room C, (Ground Floor across from the Cafeteria), El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040. ---From the main entrance, proceed straight to the elevators, go down one level to the ground floor, and turn right after exiting to the elevators. The Meeting Room C is at the end of the hallway.--- You are encouraged to bring your spouse or partner to the meeting. You may bring something to eat during the meeting or buy food in the cafeteria.
On Sunday, September 13th 2009 from 3:00- 10:00 p.m. at the Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola and it is Free! Donations accepted at the door or via PayPal at http://scprostate.org
Local entertainer Joe Ferrara will perform and host a seven hour songfest featuring at least fifteen performers from 3 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th in the Rock Room Lounge at the Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola. Songwriters Dale and Marilyn Barcellos will open the show with singer Jenny Stave, followed by classical Spanish guitarist Andres Faz. Next, the County Line Trio Reunion will present their salute to the music of the Kingston Trio, followed by contemporary song stylist Ted Sanchez. Ferrara will then lead a two-hour jam session.
“These are musicians and songwriters of the highest caliber, some of whom have never performed in Santa Cruz before”, says Ferrara. “It will be just like the old hootenannies and variety shows."
Ferrara is especially proud to have secured the County Line Trio Reunion as part of their 40th anniversary tour. “I learned my craft watching these guys perform in the sixties,” he says. “Now I am excited to share the stage with them for the first time.”
Last year Ferrara, a four-year survivor of prostate cancer, raised awareness by setting an unofficial world record for a solo performance by an individual in a club setting by playing twelve hours without repeating a song or using sheet music or lyric sheets. This year he is sharing the stage with his friends.
He hopes folks will take advantage of this rare opportunity to see some outstanding entertainment free of charge and support a good cause. Will the audience have a good time? “Absolutely!” says Ferrara. “I can guarantee you the performers will be having a ball."
September is National Prostate Cancer awareness month. "The average woman has a working knowledge of the facts about breast cancer," says Ferrara, "The average man knows almost nothing about prostate cancer. We hope to change that."
Information about prostate cancer will be available during the event. Members of the Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group will also be in attendance to answer any questions.
FACT: Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer found in American men and is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men. 186,000 men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer 2009, 30,000 men will die from this disease in 2009.
Genetic Risk Factors: Prostate cancer runs in families. If you have a father or brother prostate cancer, your risk is two times greater than the average American mans, which about 13 percent. It goes up from there depending on the number of affected relatives you have and the age at which they develop the disease. The bottom line is we need to talk sons (and other men) about prostate cancer.
Myth #1: Prostate cancer is an elderly man's disease.
FACT - Men over the age of 50 do have a greater risk for prostate cancer, but younger can also develop the disease. Men should begin a yearly PSA blood test and a DRE (Digital Rectal Exam) at age 40.
Myth #2: If you have cancer, you'll know because of the symptoms.
FACT - There are no noticeable symptoms of prostate cancer while it is still in the early order to find prostate cancer in its most treatable form, it must be caught before symptoms appear.
Myth #3: Nobody dies of prostate cancer.
FACT - Prostate cancer strikes more men than breast cancer does women each year, second only to lung cancer in annual cancer deaths of U.S. men. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, one man in 34 will die of the disease.
Myth #4: Surgery or radiation is always best way to treat prostate cancer.
FACT - The shock of a cancer diagnosis often prompts a man into a gut response of “get it out”! There are several treatment options available to men with prostate cancer. You and doctor should evaluate each option based on the staging and aggressiveness of the disease, your medical history and your personal desires. The best treatment for each patient is an individual decision. Most importantly, don’t rush your treatment decision. Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of each option available to you. It's not about what treatment is best, it is what treatment is best for you.
Myth #5: Impotence Always Follows Treatment.
FACT - If your cancer is caught in its early stages there is a good chance you will be able to continue to have a healthy sex life. However, if you do experience erectile dysfunction after treatment, there are a number of very effective therapies available.
Where: Bennett & Suzy Katz Cancer Resource Center in the two-story Education Building behind Santa Cruz Dominican Hospital.
When: The last Tuesday of every month. 7:00 PM
For more information: Please call-The Bennett and Suzy Katz Cancer Resource Center at Dominican Hospital (831) 462-7770
More information - visit us at: http://scprostate.org
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The Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group does not endorse any provider, organization, product or individual. All medical decisions should be made with the advice and consultation of medical professionals.
Many THANKS to the American Cancer Society for assisting with the printing and mailing of this newsletter and the Katz Cancer Resource Center for allowing us to use their facility.
Many THANKS to Century 21 Classic Properties in Watsonville for their donations raised for our support group and presented to the Steering Committee at the July meeting.