Sponsored by St. Vincent's SWIM Across the Sound and founded in 1998, by Frank Morse and Ronald J. Bianchi, the SWIM Prostate Cancer Institute's (PCI) goal is to educate men about the importance of screening in detecting prostate cancer at the earliest and most treatable stage.
PCI screens more than 650 men every year. The Institute has grown to include support services and an annual fundraiser known as the SWIM Prostate Cancer Institute Celebrity Dinner.
The PCI Board of Directors, chaired by Frank Morse, approved the transfer of administrative oversight of the PCI to the Department of Oncology in 2007. This has led to a new strategic vision for the PCI, which now includes clinical research and treatment in addition to its traditional mission of education and prevention.
Facts on Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer has become the most common type of cancer among American men and the second leading cause of male cancer deaths following lung cancer- It is estimated that nearly 219,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year.
- More than 27,000 men will die of prostate cancer yearly.
- About 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
- Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer have no symptoms and only find their cancer due to screening. Some symptoms that may occur include: frequent urination especially at night, trouble starting or holding back urine, painful urination or ejaculation.
- The cure rate for prostate cancer is nearly 100% when detected early.
CONTACT
(203) 576-5521
Prostate Cancer Screenings
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Prostate Cancer Buddy Network
Research and Clinical Trials
Cancer Support Resources
St. Vincent's SWIM Across the Sound
