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 groups throughout the Brainerd Lakes area.

LPCF Volunteer Personnel

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

You can Help

Prostate cancer is the number 1 cancer diagnosis in men & the 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 groups intended to reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer in men and provide valuable information to aid those currently in treatment.

Introductory video about the LPCFund and Man-Opause

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).

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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 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

Support Group

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
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 at Cragun's Legacy Golf Club House E. Gull Lake MN. watch for notice of upcoming meetings.
Next Support Group Meeting will be Held Thursday March 30, 2023 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 @ 763-360-3571

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 2022 new 2nd Edition

Man-Opause My Continuing Battle With Metastatic Prostate Cancer 2nd Edition is available complimentary with a financial gift of to the Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund. Also available online from Amazon & Barnes & Noble.

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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.

Under the pull down list of funds on the donation page select "Lakes Prostate Cancer Fund" .

Thank You

DONATE online here to the Lakes prostate cancer fund

A Designated fund of Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Foundation

LPCF Volunteer Personnel

You can Help

Donate Online Below - All donations are tax deductible

What is prostate cancer?

Support Group

New Prostate Cancer Memoir 2022 2nd Edition Now Available

Donate Online Today -We cannot do our work without you.

Contact LPCFund Now

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A Designated fund of Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Foundation

LPCF Volunteer Personnel

You can Help

Donate Online Below - All donations are tax deductible

What is prostate cancer?

Support Group

New Prostate Cancer Memoir 2022 2nd Edition Now Available

Donate Online Today -We cannot do our work without you.

Contact LPCFund Now

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