11/17/2022
Winter Crunch Salad
Salad in November? Absolutely. Warm roasted vegetables bring health and comfort to dinner on a chilly evening, but it can also be refreshing to wake up your palate with a vibrant, crunchy salad. This one really pops with tart, bright flavors from cilantro, lime juice, and Granny Smith apple, and. Read More
11/17/2022
Gleason 3+3=6 is NOT “Not Cancer”
“Don’t worry about Gleason 3+3=6 (Grade Group 1)! It’s harmless! We shouldn’t even call it cancer! In fact, let’s call it IDLE (indolent lesion of epithelial origin)!” Many patients have heard reassurances like these, and yes, if you have to have prostate cancer, Gleason 6 is the best kind to. Read More
11/17/2022
For Gay and Bisexual Men: What You Need to Know About Treatment for Localized Prostate Cancer
If you are a gay or bisexual man and you have localized prostate cancer, there’s something you should know: the overwhelming majority of research on recovery, quality of life, and side effects of treatment for localized prostate cancer is based on heterosexual men. Confession: I have been writing about prostate. Read More
11/14/2022
Prostate Cancer and Eggs, Dairy, Supplements: Your Questions Answered (Part 1)
Dr. Stacey Kenfield, Associate Professor in the Departments of Urology and Epidemiology & Biostatistics at UCSF, was a recent guest on PCF’s monthly webinar series hosted by CEO Dr. Charles Ryan. She discussed her research on Prostate 8, a collection of lifestyle changes that have been shown to reduce a. Read More
Young Investigator Award – Class of 2022
The PCF Young Investigator Award-Class of 2022 recipients are: 2022 Todd Boehly - PCF Young Investigator Award Vipul Bhatia, PhD Fred Hutchinson Research Center Mentors: John K. Lee, MD, PhD, Peter Nelson, MD STEAP1 Directed Next-Generation Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapies for Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) Description:. Read More
10/18/2022
Slow-Baked Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes
After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, people may be motivated to take an active role in their health and make lifestyle changes to enhance their recovery. Fortunately, there are a few simple dietary changes you can make, backed by science. In a recent webinar, PCF-funded investigator Dr. Stacey Kenfield discussed. Read More
09/27/2022
From Radical Prostatectomy to World BJJ Gold… Twice
When Brian Germain (currently 63) turned 60, he figured he would finally go see a doctor to get a physical. “Yeah, I had been training on the mats since I was almost 13. I had fought on USA Judo’s national team several times in my 20’s and early 30’s. Then. Read More
09/26/2022
Dr. Nicholas Vogelzang, renowned medical oncologist and cancer researcher specializing in genitourinary cancers, dies at 72.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is sad to share news of the recent passing of a giant in the field of genitourinary (GU) medical oncology, Dr. Nicholas J. Vogelzang. Dr. Vogelzang (or Nick, as many of his colleagues knew him) dedicated his professional life to researching and treating rare forms. Read More
09/20/2022
Exercise Tips for Seniors
As we age, fatigue, nagging aches and pains, and chronic health problems can become barriers to regular exercise. But it’s just as important to maintain an exercise routine (or start a new one) at age 65 as it is at age 35. Whether you’re new to exercise or a regular. Read More
09/20/2022
Prostate Cancer in U.S. Hispanic Men
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15. Below, Dr. Scarlett Gomez, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco, and an expert on cancer disparities, describes how prostate cancer is affecting Hispanic/Latino men. Key Takeaways: Prostate cancer remains a significant burden for. Read More