03/03/2023
Hawks Raise $144,000 for Fifth Annual ‘Black History Month Assist Challenge’ to Support the Prostate Cancer Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/3/23 CONTACT: Max Strauss or Malynda Washington, Hawks Brand Communications, [email protected] More than $777,000 Donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation Since the Launch of Campaign in 2019 ATLANTA – Earlier this evening at the Hawks’ game, the Atlanta Hawks Foundation presented a check of $144,000 to the. Read More
03/03/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation-Funded Genetic Study of Men of African Ancestry Finds New Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
The largest-ever genetic study of prostate cancer in Black men identified nine new gene variants that increase risk, determined polygenic risk score can predict more aggressive disease. LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 3, 2023 – One in six Black men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in. Read More
03/02/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation-Funded Research Identifies Promising Combination Immunotherapy Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Study defines a mechanism by which prostate cancer cells evade the immune system and a possible new precision immunotherapy regimen that counters it in an aggressive form of advanced disease. LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 2, 2023 – Immunotherapies have successfully treated many types of cancer with the exception of advanced. Read More
03/02/2023
Promising Personalized Targeted/Immunotherapy Combination Treatment Identified For an Aggressive Form of Advanced Prostate Cancer
The majority of prostate cancers are diagnosed at an early stage, such that patients can be closely monitored without treatment, or are cured with local treatment. However, recurrent and metastatic disease often progresses to an advanced stage and becomes resistant to therapy, known as metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC): nearly. Read More
03/02/2023
Should You Run or Walk?
This month’s challenge is all about lacing up your sneakers and hitting the pavement, trail, or treadmill. It all counts: walking, hiking, trail-running, race-walking, even pool running. Is it better to run or walk? The decision is personal. Let’s consider a few factors that might help you choose. Which is. Read More
03/01/2023
Steve’s Story: Cutting-Edge Care Makes All the Difference
Steve Sakakini has some advice to patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. “Get a good doctor. A doctor who knows what kind of prostate cancer you have.” In the past year, Steve has gotten cutting-edge combination treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. Things are going so well that his doctor may. Read More
Roasted Root Vegetables
Locally-grown produce….the phrase conjures up images of shopping at a farmers’ market, or tomatoes picked fresh from the fields, appearing in your salad just a few hours later. But in February, in many parts of the U.S., you’re looking out the window at snow and ice, with nary a fresh. Read More
02/10/2023
Monkey Wrench in the Works: How Exercise Helps Sabotage Prostate Cancer
Fighting Prostate Cancer with Exercise (Part 1) Being sedentary, smoking, excess weight, and foods that are inflammatory: these things create a hospitable environment that encourages prostate cancer. Here are some things you can do to roll up the welcome mat and slow down prostate cancer – even advanced disease. UCLA. Read More
02/06/2023
Q&A: Rising PSA After Prostate Cancer Treatment
Many questions were submitted before and during PCF’s webinar on rising PSA after treatment for localized prostate cancer. Dr. Paul Nguyen responded to questions during the webinar and Dr. Ashley Ross provided responses to several select questions afterwards. Please note that this information is intended to help guide discussions with. Read More
02/01/2023
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Launches ‘Black Men: Know Your Risk’ Campaign and Teams Up with Atlanta Hawks for ‘Black History Month Assist Challenge’ to Raise Awareness and Funds for Prostate Cancer Research
PCF campaign urges men to ‘Know Your Risk’ for prostate cancer, especially Black men who are more than twice as likely to die from the disease. LOS ANGELES, Calif., February 1, 2023 – This February the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is teaming up with the Atlanta Hawks for the fifth. Read More