Stay in the Game
Program Overview
Together, we can tackle prostate cancer and create healthier communities.
Take the Pledge Today!The Stay in the Game Prostate Cancer Initiative is dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on men in Virginia. By partnering with community organizations, to raise awareness and increasing screening services, this program aims to reduce the overall burden of prostate cancer in the community.
Together, we can tackle prostate cancer and create healthier communities.
Take the Pledge Today!Expert Insight: Why you should pledge
Hear from Tracy Downs, MD, FACS, about why prostate cancer screening is crucial for men’s health and the importance of the Stay in the Game Initiative.
Our community is stronger together. Join the team as we fight prostate cancer in Virginia. By taking the Stay in the Game Pledge, you’re stepping up to:
- Advocate for awareness and education.
- Promote early detection through screenings.
When you pledge, you’ll gain access to:
- Free educational tools and resources.
- Event support to help spread awareness.
- Support from a network of community champions.
Fundamentals: Understanding Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is when cells in the prostate gland can start to grow out of control. Understanding the risks, symptoms, and ways to prevent it is key to protecting your health. Early detection through screening can save lives, so talk to your doctor about a screening plan for you. Kirsten Greene, MD, explains what prostate cancer is.
Toolkit
| Playbook | Image | Link |
|---|---|---|
| This Community Playbook is your guide for the Stay in the Game (SITG) Initiative. Inside, you will find important information about prostate cancer and prostate cancer screening, ways you can get involved, and resources you will get to help spread the word about prostate cancer in your community. |  | Click here to view and download the Stay in the Game Toolkit |
| Flyer | Image | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SITG Informational Flyer - Make the Play for Prostate Health |  | Click here to view and download |
| SITG Informational Flyer - A Full Court Press on Prostate Cancer |  | Click here to view and download |
| Early Detection Survival Rate |  | Click here to view and download |
| Community Champion – Tracy Downs |  | Click here to view and download |
| Community Champion – Hashim Davis |  | Click here to view and download |
| Community Champion – Maurice Ferrell |  | Click here to view and download |
| Post | Image | Messaging | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay in the Game with Our Community Champions-Charlottesville 1 |  | Prostate cancer is a challenge we can face together. Through education and early detection, we can make a big impact. Our community Champions are leading the charge against prostate cancer with the Stay in the Game initiative. Are you ready to lead the charge with them? Learn more about prostate cancer and our new community initative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! #stayinthegame #prostatecancerawareness | View and Download |
| Stay in the Game with Our Community Champions -Charlottesville2 |  | Prostate cancer is a challenge we can face together. Through education and early detection, we can make a big impact. Our community Champions are leading the charge against prostate cancer with the Stay in the Game initiative. Are you ready to lead the charge with them? Learn more about prostate cancer and our new community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Stay in the Game with Our Community Champions-Danville1 |  | Prostate cancer is a challenge we can face together. Through education and early detection, we can make a big impact. Our community Champions are leading the charge against prostate cancer with the Stay in the Game initiative. Are you ready to lead the charge with them? Learn more about prostate cancer and our new community initative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Community Champions By Your Side - Charlottesville 1 |  | It takes a village to tackle prostate cancer. Your participation matters! Our Charlottesville community Champions are leading the charge against prostate cancer with the Stay in the Game initiative. Are you ready to lead the charge with them? Learn more about prostate cancer and our community imitative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Community Champions By Your Side - Charlottesville 2 |  | It takes a village to tackle prostate cancer. Your participation matters! Our Charlottesville community Champions are leading the charge against prostate cancer with the Stay in the Game initiative. Are you ready to lead the charge with them? Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Community Champions By Your Side - Charlottesville 3 |  | It takes a village to tackle prostate cancer. Your participation matters! Our Charlottesville community Champions are leading the charge against prostate cancer with the Stay in the Game initiative. Are you ready to lead the charge with them? Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Community Champions By Your Side - Danville 1 |  | It takes a village to tackle prostate cancer. Your participation matters! Our Danville community Champions are leading the charge against prostate cancer with the Stay in the Game initiative. Are you ready to lead the charge with them? Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | Vew and Download |
| Community Champions By Your Side - Danville 2 |  | It takes a village to tackle prostate cancer. Your participation matters! Our Danville community Champions are leading the charge against prostate cancer with the Stay in the Game initiative. Are you ready to lead the charge with them? Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and download |
| What’s Your Why? 1 |  | What’s your why to get screened for prostate cancer? Whether it’s for your family, friends, or your community, everyone has a reason to stay healthy. Prostate cancer screening can help you protect your “why.” Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| What’s Your Why? 2 |  | What’s your why to get screened for prostate cancer? Whether it’s for your family, friends, or your community, everyone has a reason to stay healthy. Prostate cancer screening can help you protect your “why.” Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| What’s Your Why? 3 |  | What’s your why to get screened for prostate cancer? Whether it’s for your family, friends, or your community, everyone has a reason to stay healthy. Prostate cancer screening can help you protect your “why.” Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Stay in the Game for the Moments that matter |  | Stay in the game for the moments that matters. Prostate cancer screening can help you continue to be there for the special moments with loved ones. Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Family History Matters |  | Family history matters when it comes to your risk for prostate cancer. Talk with your doctor about any family history of cancer to help decide if screening is right for you. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| 1 in 6 African American and Black Men |  | African American and Black men have a higher chance of getting prostate cancer than other men. Early detection can save lives! Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Clipboard Stats |  | Prostate cancer affects all men, but not all men are affected equally. African American and Black men are more likely to get prostate cancer. Early detection can save lives! Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| 99% Survival Rate |  | Early detection of prostate cancer can save lives. When found early, over 99% of men survive. But when it’s found later, only 34% survive. Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening! Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Don’t Wait for the Final Whistle |  | Screening for prostate cancer can be a game-changer. Don’t wait for the final whistle —catch it early, beat it early. Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Play Offense Not Defense |  | Don’t wait until the 4th quarter to take control of your health. Getting screened for prostate cancer can keep you ahead of the game. Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Don’t Let Fear Sideline You |  | Don’t let fear sideline you. Getting screened for prostate cancer early is a winning strategy. Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Learn more about prostate cancer and our community initiative at bit.ly/TacklePCA. Become a community champion today! | View and Download |
| Material | Image | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate Cancer Screening One Pager |  | Click here to view and download |
| Should I get Tested for Prostate Cancer? Pamphlet |  | Click here to view and download |
Steering Committee Members
| Sheila Boling Sisters Conquering Cancer Charlottesville Steering Committee | Maurice Ferrell Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church Danville Steering Committee | Xavier Jackson Chapman Grove Baptist Church Charlottesville Steering Committee |
| Ed Brooks B.F. Yancey School Community Center Charlottesville Steering Committee | Vilma Ferrell Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church Danville Steering Committee | Randy Jones, Phd, MSN UVA Cancer Center Charlottesville Steering Committee |
| Hashim Davis UVA Health Charlottesville Steering Committee | David Ferguson Danville Police Department Danville Steering Committee | Yolanda Pool Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church Danville Steering Committee |
| Tracy Downs, MD, FACS UVA Health Charlottesville Steering Committee | Greg Hairston Piedmont Panhellenic Council Danville Steering Committee | John Thompson Black Professional Network of Charlottesville Charlottesville Steering Committee |
| Ivy Hinton Sisters Conquering Cancer Charlottesville Steering Committee |
Sources
- American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society Recommendations for Prostate Cancer Early Detection. 2023.
- American Cancer Society. Survival Rates for Prostate Cancer. 2023.
- American Cancer Society. Can Prostate Cancer Be Found Early? 2023.
- American Cancer Society. Screening Tests for Prostate Cancer. 2023
- American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures for African American/Black People 2022-2024. 2022.
- American Cancer Society. Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer. 2024 Desai, Nehlesh K., et al. “Oncology Clinician Perspectives on Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment: A Mixed-Methods Study.” Cancer, vol. 128, no. 23, 2022, pp. 4124-4133, https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.34433.