Join us Thurs 2 pm July 17th for our next support session at Cragun's Legacy Golf
Providing Prostate Cancer Support in Lakes Area Since 2019
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS - LPCF
For men previously diagnosed, currently undergoing treatment and those simply with an interest in discovering and learning more about prostate cancer, its treatment and impact on men and their families.
Meetings are held with kind support of Cragun's Legacy Golf Club House E. Gull Lake MN. watch for notice of upcoming meetings. Prostate cancer is the largest diagnosed mens cancer next to skin and leading cancer killer of men.
The next LPCF Support Group Meeting will be Thursday, July 17th, 2025, 2 PM, with the support of the Cragun's Legacy Golf Club House.
E. Gull Lake Dr (Co Rd 70) & Co. Rd 77 (5 miles west of Hwy 371)
Our Informal Meetings, of course, are free of charge to men and their caregivers. Refreshments will be served.
Please drop us an email at gary@lpcfund.org to be added to our notification list or call
Gary Harris @ 763-360-3571
A Designated fund of Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Foundation
LPCF - OUR MISSION:
To promote public awareness and education relating to the detection and treatment of prostate cancer through personal interaction, public service and commercial advertising and operate support sessions throughout the Brainerd Lakes area.
LPCF Volunteer Personnel
Gary Harris, Founder/Director
Merrill (Dutch) Cragun, Advisor
Dr. Jim Roelofs, Advisor
You can Help
Prostate cancer is the number 2 cancer diagnosis behind skin in men & the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in American men. You can help us to promote early detection and treatment of prostate cancer through public education programs and the dissemination of information through the media and personal support sessions intended to reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer in men and provide valuable information and contacts to aid those currently in treatment.
Donate Online Below - All donations are tax deductible
Donations to the Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund and Essentia Health - St. Joseph’s Foundation are tax deductible and the organization is a current and valid 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in accordance with the standards and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
What is prostate cancer?
What Causes Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and is the second highest cause of death in men next to skin over the age of 50. It is believed that genetics and heredity play a role in the development of prostate cancer as well as exposure to radiation, chronic inflammation, exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, high levels of androgens (testosterone), can cause gene changes which lead to cancer.
Implications of Prostate Cancer
Early detection and treatment of prostate cancer is generally highly successful in its remission, but when metastasis (escaping the prostate and entering surrounding tissues or the blood stream) has occurred, the disease prognosis and treatment will change dramatically.
Advanced prostate cancer may cause:
· Urinary dysfunction
· Erectile dysfunction
· Loss of fertility
· Bowel dysfunction
· Pain as a result of bone metastasis
· Compromised organ function & death
New Revised Prostate Cancer Memoir 2024 3rd Edition Now AVAILABLE FREE. Contact us below
A must read book by Gary Harris, Founder/Director of LPCF detailing his decade plus battle with metastatic prostate cancer including four recurrences and remissions. Examine treatments including surgery, Infusion and oral chemo, hormonal therapies and general and targeted radiation. Experience the physical and emotional roller coasters as a patient, his family and friends and the research and detail behind the many decisions required to assemble the medical team, advisors, and faith-based support group.
Updated 2024 3rd Edition
Man-Opause My Continuing Battle With Metastatic Prostate Cancer 3rd Edition is available free of charge. Your financial gift to the Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund is appreciated. Also available online from Amazon & Barnes & Noble.com.
Donate Online Today -We need your help to complete our mission to support men and their families
Your support for the Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund and our mission to help men in active treatment and to provide public service information about the treatment and early detection of prostate cancer is important and appreciated.
Donations to the Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund and Essentia Health - St. Joseph’s Foundation are tax deductible and the organization is a current and valid 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in accordance with the standards and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Under the pull down list of funds on the donation page select "Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund" .
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