National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions
NASPCC recommends informed decision-making as well as shared decision-making on prostate cancer testing, and we advocate for the early detection of potentially lethal prostate cancer. NASPCC supports the American Urological Association/Society of Urologic Oncology’s 2023 Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Guidelines, as well as the 2025 Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Early Detection published by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
NASPCC recommends informed decision making as well as a baseline Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing for men beginning in their 40’s, with a Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) recommended for men with a higher baseline PSA level. Testing at earlier ages is specifically important for men in higher risk categories, such as:
- African American men
- Men with a family history of prostate cancer
- Men with a family history of certain genetic mutations
- Men exposed to Agent Orange or certain other chemicals, or to excessive radiation levels
Subsequent testing depends on testing history and should be determined in collaboration with a physician.
Prostatepedia
Prostatepedia features informal conversations with doctors, patients, and activists about prostate cancer. Each edition tackles a different topic facing prostate cancer patients today—from how imaging has impacted treatment to dealing with erectile dysfunction after radiation or surgery to the evolving field of immunotherapy. Prostatepedia Magazine (quarterly) and the weekly Prostatepedia Digests became part of NASPCC starting with the August 2020 issue.
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Our Webinars
Here is information about recent NASPCC webinars. Visit the page to view the recorded webinar and handouts:
Laminated Resources
NASPCC has published a series of free durable double-sided informative resources for patients and for physicians. Please feel free to read, download, print and share these PDFs.
Our Upcoming
Annual Meeting
The 20th Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner of the National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions, also known as The Prostate Cancer Alliance, will be held at Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. from Friday, November 14th through Sunday, November 16, 2025. Please contact mgrey@health.ucsd.edu for details.
November 14-16, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Thank You!
The National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions (NASPCC) is exceedingly grateful for our excellent and committed corporate sponsors. Corporate sponsors are critical to the work of NASPCC.