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Wendell D. Nicholson
Prostate Cancer Foundation

Awareness, Research, Support, and Survival...
all under one hat.

Wendell D Nicholson

OUR MISSION

Awareness Saves Lives

We are dedicated to breaking the silence through community-driven education and proactive advocacy. By empowering individuals with the knowledge required for early detection and screening, we turn awareness into life-saving action. Your support directly funds these vital outreach programs, creating a lasting impact on countless families.

Need to Know

333,380

333,380 new cases of prostate cancer expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. this year.

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36,320 deaths expected from prostate cancer in the U.S. this year. *

38%

The relative five-year survival rate for mestastatic cancer is only 38%. *

1.30

Every one and a half minutes a man will learn he has prostate cancer. *

99%

The five-year survival rate for prostate cancer diagnosed in the early stages is over 99%. *

* American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2025. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2025.

1-in-8

One-in-eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. *

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For African American and black men it is 1-in-4. *

EARLY
DETECTION
IS
THE
DIFFERENCE!

15

Every fifteen minutes a man dies from prostate cancer. *

Awareness

Early Detection

The Key to Survival

Understanding your risk factors and the critical importance of routine check-ups. Early action remains our most powerful tool in the fight against prostate cancer.

Early Detection

Screening

Diagnostic Excellence

Clear information on PSA testing and what to expect during a professional screening appointment. We provide the knowledge to navigate diagnostics with confidence.

Screening

Action Plan

Guided Next Steps

Recognizing early physical changes and knowing when to consult a medical professional. Our education programs ensure every man has access to life-saving information.

Action Plan

What's Happening

Upcoming Events

  • WDNPCF Launch!
    WDNPCF Launch!
    Fri, Jul 24Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM MDT
    Virtual EventVirtual Event
    Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM MDT
    Virtual Event
    The 'official' launch for the Wendell D. Nicholson Prostate Cancer Foundation!
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Make a difference

Wendell D Nicholson with grandchild

Your compassion and generosity can assist in raising awareness, bringing about early detection and resulting in lives saved.

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