Community Based Knowledge-to-Action

Translation for Prostate Cancer (COMBAT-PC)

Black men have a 60-80% higher chance of having prostate cancer than other men in the US. They also have a 2.2 times higher chance of dying from prostate cancer, but PSA testing can reduce prostate cancer deaths among Black men.  This is especially true when testing begins at a younger age (e.g., 40-45 years old). However, challenges exist in translating these findings into ‘real world’ interventions and policies that can improve the health of Black men.  

The COMBAT-PC project is using a community-based approach to create strategies that can increase awareness, education, and support for prostate cancer early detection among Black men. Together, we are designing accessible, culturally relevant, and accurate learning tools to support increased PSA testing among Black men. 

This research was funded in part through the NIH/NCI Cancer Center Support Grant P30 CA015704