Next LPCF Support Group Thurs. MAY 26, 2022 2:00 PM at Cragun's Legacy Golf Clubhous

Next LPCF Support Group Thurs. MAY 26, 2022 2:00 PM at Cragun's Legacy Golf Clubhous
LPCF - OUR MISSION:
To provide funds for non-medical expenses of men in active treatment of prostate cancer in the Brainerd Lakes area of Essentia Health, Minnesota and to promote public awareness and education relating to the detection and treatment of prostate cancer. We also form and operate support groups throughout the area.
Gary Harris, Founder/Director
Merrill (Dutch) Cragun, Director
Dr. Jim Roelofs, Director
Sharon Harris, Director
David Jeremiason, Director of Development
- Central Region Essentia Health Foundation
Prostate cancer is the #1 cancer in men & leading cause of cancer death in American men and you can help us to provide funding for non-medical personal expenses incurred by men and their families while in treatment in the Essential Health . Our efforts towards early detection of prostate cancer through public education programs and the dissemination of information through the media and personal support groups are intended to reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men and provide valuable information
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).
Irma Cragun will be remembered for her beauty and kindness to the Brainerd Lakes Area, her leadership in the resort and business community and for being instrumental with husband Dutch in the formation and support of the mission of Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund. God bless her memory, dedication and friendship.
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 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 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
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Next Support Group Meeting will be Thursday May 26, 2022, 2:00 PM
at Legacy Golf Clubhouse,
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 care givers.
Drop us an email gary@lpcfund.org to be added to our notification list or call
Gary Harris @ 763-360-35
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.
Man-Opause My Continuing Battle With Metastatic Prostate Cancer is available complimentary or with a financial gift of to the Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund. Also available online from Amazon & Barnes & Noble.
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" .
Thank You
Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund
© 2019,2020, 2021 Gary Harris and Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund a Designated Fund of the Essentia Health -St. Joseph's Foundation
- All Rights Reserved.
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Your tax deductible gift is needed to support the LPCFund mission to increase public awareness of prostate cancer & provide non-medical funds for those in treatment