[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 121 (Friday, August 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE OUTSTANDING WORK OF THE CALIFORNIA PROSTATE CANCER 
                               COALITION

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 5, 2011

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask Congress to raise 
awareness for prostate cancer and recognize the California Prostate 
Cancer Coalition (CPCC) for its outstanding efforts to fight prostate 
cancer. The CPCC is a coalition of health professionals, prostate 
cancer survivors and families, and support groups concerned about this 
disease across the state of California. I ask my colleagues to join me 
today to extend our appreciation for CPCC's work on behalf of the men 
and families affected by prostate cancer.
  Until we find a cure for this disease, we need organizations like the 
CPCC. The men and women working in this organization educate the 
public, advocate for legislation and funding, and involve communities 
in the fight against prostate cancer. In my home state of California, 
prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among men in almost 
every ethnic and racial group.
  More men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in California than any 
other state. California also suffers from the highest number of deaths 
from this disease. I want to thank the CPCC today on behalf of the 
estimated 25,030 men who will be diagnosed with the disease across the 
state this year.
  Sadly, 1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. 
Prostate cancer is one of the most diagnosed and deadliest types of 
cancer for men today. Every fifteen minutes an American dies from this 
disease and over 2.3 million men alive have a history of prostate 
cancer.
  The early stages of prostate cancer usually show no symptoms and 
there are no self-tests. Early detection is the key to surviving the 
disease. The exact causes of prostate cancer are still unknown, but 
awareness allows men to make more informed decisions about their 
personal health. Organizations like the CPCC help educate men about 
prostate cancer and guide them through their fight with the disease.
  On behalf of my wife, Barbara, and my children, Councilman Joe Baca 
Jr., Jeremy, Natalie, and Jennifer, we would like to bestow our 
thoughts and prayers to those men and their families suffering from 
prostate cancer. As we recognize the important work of California 
Prostate Cancer Coalition, we stand by all those affected by this 
disease. I would like to thank the health care professionals, 
researchers, and advocates who are working tirelessly to cure prostate 
cancer. I would especially like to recognize Dr. Manouchehr Lalehzarian 
for his commitment to this cause. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing the California Prostate Cancer Coalition. God 
bless the fathers, sons, and brothers battling this disease, and their 
families for their patience and love.

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