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Finding a Better Test

Early detection is the key to saving lives from prostate cancer. Nearly every survivor is alive today because the prostate-specific antigen blood test or PSA lead to a cancer diagnosis.

Still, the PSA has flaws much like the Pap smear for women. Sometimes the test will indicate you have cancer when you don't or you don't have cancer when you really do.

It's critical to develop a better test for prostate cancer to achieve:

• A more accurate diagnosis
• Fewer needless biopsies
• An increase in the number of men who get tested

ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer is committed to discovering the best test possible for prostate cancer through the Tom Quinn Early Detection Research Awards. Your contribution today could spark a revolution in the way men are tested and lead to a dramatic drop in prostate cancer deaths.

Tom Quinn Early Detection Research Awards - Through the Know Your Score Campaign,Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is matching donations toward the Tom Quinn Early Detection Research Awards up to $50,000.