09/29/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation Statement on the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) emphatically supports the bicameral, bipartisan introduction of the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act. In March, the U.S. House of Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY) introduced H.R. 1826 with Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) and Troy Carter (D-LA) as original co-sponsors.. Read More
09/27/2023
Blood and Urine Tests for Prostate Cancer
Your PSA is going up. What’s going on with your prostate? Do you need a biopsy? Or, maybe you’ve already had a biopsy that didn’t find cancer, but your urologist is wondering whether you need another one. What’s the next step? Good news: You don’t have to move directly to. Read More
09/18/2023
Tips to Choose a Surgeon
Tips to Choose a Surgeon If you’re considering surgery for prostate cancer, you probably want to know how to find the “best” surgeon. Radical prostatectomy is a challenging operation. It takes not only skill, but the kind of expertise you get only after being involved in a lot of procedures,. Read More
08/28/2023
Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate Pudding Ingredients: 2 cups milk (soy, cocoa soy, almond, low-fat cow's) 1/4 cup natural cane sugar 3 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean (optional) Optional for garnish: fresh berries, chopped nuts, cacao nibs Directions: Place milk, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and. Read More
08/21/2023
Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps
The calendar may say “back to school” for the kids and grandkids, but the heat of summer continues. So this month’s recipe features loads of fresh raw veggies, along with lean protein and delicious umami flavors. Brightly-colored veggies make up the core of a prostate-healthy, heart-healthy diet. But if you. Read More
08/14/2023
Breaking News: FDA Approves Niraparib + Abiraterone for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The FDA has approved a new medication, niraparib, in combination with abiraterone acetate for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who also have mutations in specific genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2. This means that patients with mCRPC (prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate and continues to grow despite. Read More
08/11/2023
Can Taking the Stairs Help Prevent Cancer?
People often wonder what they can do to lower their risk of cancer. We know that some major changes, such as quitting smoking, can have a significant effect. But what about smaller everyday choices? Here’s some good news: A new study reports that among people who are not regular exercisers,. Read More
08/03/2023
Teamwork: The Benefits of Multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer Care
Prostate cancer is often a multidisciplinary problem. At any stage, you may need some help beyond your family doctor, oncologist, or urologist. If your doctor doesn’t suggest this, it may be up to you to ask for it. What’s the best initial treatment for you? The answer isn’t always obvious. . Read More
07/25/2023
Tips for Summer with Cancer
Many people look forward to summer – a little lighter work schedule, less traffic, a long-anticipated trip, longer days, outdoor entertainment. But if you’re experiencing cancer, you may not feel like you get a “summer break.” Hormone therapy, chemotherapy infusions, radiation therapy schedules, and monitoring don’t stop between June and. Read More