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
LETTER OF SUPPORT SENATE BILL 535 (LIMÓN) – CANCER BIOMARKER TESTING
SENT VIA EMAIL September 3, 2021 The Honorable Governor Gavin Newsom State Capitol Building, First Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Via: [email protected]. RE: LETTER OF SUPPORT SENATE BILL 535 (LIMÓN) – CANCER BIOMARKER TESTING Dear Governor Newsom: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this letter of support for CA Senate. Read More
09/08/2021
At Last, Clarity!
John Strizver thought he was finished with prostate cancer 23 years ago, after a radical prostatectomy in 1998. And, for many years, he was: He and his wife, Janice, who live in California, got a motor home and took their two young sons all around California and across the country. Read More
Southwestern Spiced Amaranth-Lentil Patties with Cilantro-Jalapeño Sauce
Download the recipe card Southwestern Spiced Amaranth-Lentil Patties with Cilantro-Jalapeño Sauce Recipe courtesy of Lois Leonhardi These amaranth and red lentil veggie bites are flavored with a blend of Southwestern spices and topped with cilantro-jalapeño sauce. They are perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner or can be served as an appetizer.. Read More
Blueberry Oatmeal bake
Download the recipe card Blueberry Oatmeal bake Adapted from cookieandkate.com Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Serves: 9 Measure: ½ cup chopped pecans 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats 2 ½ cups frozen wild blueberries, divided Combine: 2 cups milk (any kind: cow’s, almond, soy, etc.) Optional: substitute a. Read More
08/23/2021
Olfactory Sensations! Meet the Dogs Leading the Revolution in Prostate Cancer Detection (Part 1)
Prostate cancer stinks. Figuratively and, well, literally. Humans can’t smell it, but dogs sure can. And get this: aggressive prostate cancer has its own smell, that dogs can distinguish! Earlier this year, PCF-funded researchers in the U.S. and UK published a study showing that medical detection dogs could discriminate –. Read More
08/23/2021
Olfactory Sensations! Smells Like Cancer (Part 2)
Dogs with an excellent sense of smell can detect molecules in parts per trillion. Trillion! Hunting dogs, like Retrievers and Spaniels, and some working dog breeds, like German Shepherds (and mixes thereof) have 300 to 350 million sensory receptors; in comparison, humans have maybe 5 million. Although the human brain. Read More