05/24/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation-Funded Study Sheds Light on Improving Access to Precision Oncology Care for U.S. Veterans with Prostate Cancer
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 24, 2023 – A team of Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)-funded researchers found that U.S. Veterans with cancer who receive in-person genetics counseling versus a telehealth consult are significantly more likely to complete full germline genetic testing, findings which may help address disparities in patient access to. Read More
05/19/2023
The Seventh-Inning Stretch
Baseball lore has it that the seventh-inning stretch originates from President Taft standing up to stretch his legs at a Philadelphia Athletics game in 1910. Or, perhaps it was a few decades earlier when the manager of the Cincinnati Red Stockings documented how fans rose from the “hard benches” between. Read More
05/19/2023
Caring For Yourself During and After Prostate Cancer: Best Survivorship Stories
National Cancer Survivors’ Day is the first Sunday in June, when we celebrate people living with a history of cancer. It’s a day to reflect on what survivors bring to our community and to recognize the challenges they face during and after treatment. More than 3.5 million men in the. Read More
05/16/2023
Sweet and Savory Roasted Nuts
PCF’s Home Run Challenge kicks off May 20th. What are you bringing to the game day BBQ? Whether you’re a diehard baseball fan, or you’re just there to enjoy good food and company, ensure there’s a healthier option alongside the deviled eggs and chili dogs. These roasted nuts are packed. Read More
05/15/2023
“The Impact on Other Lives”
Tom Hulsey has been an endurance athlete for more than 40 years, and has completed too many races to count. Prostate cancer didn’t stop him from lacing up his running shoes and getting back on his bike. (In fact, he trained for another half-distance triathlon (IRONMAN® 70.3 Hawaii) earlier this. Read More
04/27/2023
Highlights of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023
Thousands of researchers, clinicians, advocates, and industry partners gathered in Orlando earlier this month for the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023. Meeting sessions addressed themes across all cancer, including basic biology and genetics research, clinical trials, survivorship, prevention and early detection, and global health. More than. Read More
04/18/2023
Homemade Hummus: A Healthy Option for Game Day
We’re three weeks into baseball season….and just six weeks from the start of PCF’s Home Run Challenge! It’s the perfect time to incorporate some healthy habits into your Game Day gatherings. If your usual fare is chips and dip, why not try a fresh, nutritious option: homemade hummus. This savory,. Read More
04/05/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation-Funded Research Identifies Promising Precision Immunotherapy Approach for Advanced Prostate Cancer
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 5, 2023 – Although immunotherapies can successfully treat many types of cancer, they have shown limited effectiveness in advanced prostate cancer that has become resistant to treatment, known as metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). New findings from a Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)-funded investigator reveal the mechanisms. Read More
03/28/2023
A New Approach to Identifying Patients Who May Benefit from PSMA-Targeted Therapy
I have metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Could I benefit from PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy? This is a good question. Not all men with mCRPC are helped by PSMA-targeting therapy, and the reason for this is that not all mCRPC prostate cancers are alike. They are heterogeneous; that is, they are. Read More
03/24/2023
What Kind of Exercise Is Good for Me?
Fighting Prostate Cancer With Exercise (Part 2) I Have Prostate Cancer. What Kind of Exercise is Good for Me? The short answer is: whatever you like and are able to do – because even moderate amounts help lower your risk of dying from prostate cancer and from heart disease. Five. Read More