01/11/2022
How Much Should You Eat?
As the New Year begins, many people look at their lifestyle habits and think about ways to feel healthier in the coming months. Two key pieces of eating well are 1) the best foods and 2) the optimal amount of food. #1 has some variation among individuals, but research has. Read More
01/06/2022
The PROMISE of Studying Inherited Genes
If you have prostate cancer, does it really matter whether cancers run in your family? Cancer is cancer, right? Not necessarily. Knowing your inherited genes could make a big difference in your treatment. Take, for example, “Jim,” a patient of Johns Hopkins medical oncologist, Channing Paller, M.D. “He was devastated. Read More
01/03/2022
From the Prostate Cancer Research Desk
What’s new in prostate cancer research? Highlights from this edition: The potential benefits of yoga Representation by race/ethnicity in clinical trials The phenomenon of treatment regret Yoga Improves Quality of Life in Men Newly Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Nearly one-third of men diagnosed with prostate cancer experience anxiety and distress. Read More
12/14/2021
A New Era for Prostate Cancer Patients
Dear Friend, For those of you who haven’t gotten to know me yet, it is my distinct pleasure to be sending you end of year greetings as the new CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The PCF has been a part of my career for 24 years, and I am. Read More
12/14/2021
A New Era for Prostate Cancer Patients
Dear Friend, For those of you who haven’t gotten to know me yet, it is my distinct pleasure to be sending you end of year greetings as the new CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The PCF has been a part of my career for 24 years, and I am. Read More
Young Investigator Award – Class of 2021
The PCF Young Investigator Award-Class of 2021 recipients are: 2021 National Institutes of Health-PCF Young Investigator Award Mohammad Atiq, MD National Institutes of Health Seeking Immunotherapeutic Synergy with Tumor-targeting Immunocytokines in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Mentor: Ravi Madan, MD Description: Immunotherapy can be a very effective and even curative treatment for. Read More
11/30/2021
PCF Scientific Retreat 2021: Top Stories For Patients (part 2)
PCF held the 28th Annual Scientific Retreat virtually over 4 days in October and November. Once again, researchers, industry partners, clinicians, patient advocates, and others were able to join from anywhere in the world to discuss the latest findings in prostate cancer research, treatment, and survivorship. PCF’s Dr. Andrea Miyahira. Read More
11/29/2021
PCF Scientific Retreat 2021: Top Stories For Patients
The PCF 28th Annual Scientific Retreat was held virtually over 4 days in October and November. Once again, researchers, industry partners, clinicians, patient advocates, and others were able to join from anywhere in the world to discuss the latest findings in prostate cancer research, treatment, and survivorship. PCF’s Dr. Andrea. Read More
11/15/2021
Are You at Higher Genetic Risk of Prostate Cancer?
Are you worried about getting prostate cancer because of your family history? That’s a pretty good reason to be concerned: not to panic, but to be watchful – so if prostate cancer does develop, you can catch it early, while it is most curable. Your family history is important because. Read More
Challenge Awards – Class of 2021
The PCF Challenge Award Winners - Class of 2021 recipients are: 2021 Durden Foundation-PCF Challenge Award Principal Investigators: Joshi Alumkal, MD (University of Michigan) Euisik Yoon, PhD, MSc (University of Michigan) Co-Investigators: Thomas Westbrook, MD (University of Michigan), Arvind Rao, PhD (University of Michigan), Arul Chinnaiyan, MD, PhD (University. Read More