01/24/2022
Could More Testosterone Be the Hidden Key to Fighting Prostate Cancer?
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has been the bedrock of treatment for advanced prostate cancer for more than half a century. But investigators at Johns Hopkins are rethinking it – in a way that sounds counterintuitive – and driving new approaches to tackle treatment resistance. They’re discovering that shaking up prostate. Read More
Roasted Vegetables and Tofu with Savory Sauce
Download the recipe card Roasted Vegetables and Tofu with Savory Sauce Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 30 mins Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 package extra-firm tofu 8 ounces broccoli florets* (cut larger ones in half) 1 large sweet potato,* washed thoroughly and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive. Read More
01/18/2022
More Whole Foods, Less Salt
We’ll say it upfront: This month’s recipe for Roasted Vegetables and Tofu with Savory Sauce has (potentially) a lot of salt. If you’re watching your salt intake, enjoy a light drizzle of sauce on your veggies by using a clean fork, rather than a spoon, to serve, so it’s easier. Read More
01/14/2022
Statement from PCF CEO Charles J. Ryan, MD on ACS Cancer Facts & Figures 2022
The American Cancer Society’s annual Cancer Facts & Figures released this week shows some encouraging trends: death rates for cancer overall continue to decline for both men and women. For prostate cancer that is confined to the prostate or the region around it at diagnosis, five-year survival rates remain close. Read More
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