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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.

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. *

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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