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A new PCF-funded trial (see Part 1 of this story here) is aimed at men who begin ADT when they are already carrying around excess weight (men with a body mass index [BMI] of 27 or higher). “If you’re overweight and you have prostate cancer, you have a worse prognosis,”. Read More
If you are on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), before you even lift a fork to your mouth, you’re already behind the eight ball: You’re predisposed to gain weight. You’re also more likely to lose muscle mass, and to undergo changes in metabolism that could lead to insulin resistance, diabetes, and. Read More
PCF-funded investigators believe a whole-food, plant-based diet may make a big difference for men who are overweight before they even start androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) – a form of treatment that, itself, is linked to weight gain. (Read more about the study here.) Although the main endpoint of the study. Read More
July calls for easy summer recipes, don’t you think? So, with that in mind, this month’s recipe is buffalo cauliflower wings - a perfect treat for a hot summer day. Whether you’ve signed up to bring an appetizer to a gathering, you’re simply looking for a new and better-for-you take. Read More
View Transcript here.Survival with advanced prostate cancer has improved in recent years, thanks in part to newer medicines called androgen receptor signaling inhibitors (ARSIs). ARSIs include abiraterone, apalutamide, darolutamide, and enzalutamide. However, because patients are now living longer with low testosterone levels, they are at greater risk of side effects.. Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: 570-646-2300, [email protected] Free prostate screenings will take place in the Raceway’s Fan Zone during the July 12-14 NASCAR tripleheader race weekend. Former Philadelphia Eagles great Jeremiah Trotter and his son, Eagles rookie Jeremiah Jr., will make a special appearance at the display on Sunday, July. Read More
Got questions about prostate health and prostate cancer? The Prostate Cancer Foundation, Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio channel, and NYU Langone Health are partnering on a monthly prostate health radio series. Our host is PCF-funded researcher and urologist Stacy Loeb, MD, MSc, PhD (Hon.) longtime host of the popular “Men’s Health”. Read More
View the transcript here. Immunotherapy has been less effective in prostate cancer vs. certain other cancers. However, a new approach called PSCA CAR-T cell therapy shows encouraging results in a PCF-funded early-phase clinical trial. PCF sat down with lead researchers Drs. Tanya Dorff and Saul Priceman of City of Hope to discuss their findings. Watch the. Read More
It's June, and while PCF's Home Run Challenge has just wrapped, the baseball season is going strong. Need a healthy meal while you watch the games this summer? Look no further! This month's recipe is Portobello Mushroom Burgers. These are a hit for meat- and veggie-lovers alike. So, whether you're. Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 18, 2024 – In its ongoing work to address health disparities for Black men related to prostate cancer, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announces newly published guidelines for prostate cancer screening for Black men in the U.S. One in six Black men in the U.S.. Read More