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02/17/2021
Study Training Dogs to Detect Prostate Cancer Gets One Paw Closer to a ‘Robotic Nose’ to Diagnose the Disease, Including Most Lethal Form
MILTON KEYNES, UK, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., February 17, 2021 – New research from a multi-national, cross-disciplinary team of scientists from Medical Detection Dogs (MDD) in the UK, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Johns Hopkins University – and a friendly pair of specially trained cancer-sniffing dogs... Read More
01/27/2021
The Prostate Cancer Foundation, the Atlanta Hawks, and other NBA Teams Join Forces for the Third Annual PCF Black History Month Assist Challenge
LOS ANGELES, Calif., January 27, 2021 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has once again drafted teams from the NBA to help fight prostate cancer with the Third Annual PCF Black History Month Assist Challenge in February. Teams participating during the month-long fundraiser and awareness campaign include the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago... Read More
01/26/2021
The Prostate Cancer Foundation and Kristen Bell Honor Caregivers with Fourth Annual True Love Contest
LOS ANGELES, Calif., January 26, 2021 – Beginning February 1st, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) will launch its Fourth Annual TRUE Love contest to honor family and caregivers for their diligent work in caring for their loved ones or patients living with prostate cancer. The comfort and care that dedicated... Read More
12/31/2020
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Announces 2020 Challenge Awards Totaling More Than $11 Million For Prostate Cancer Research
LOS ANGELES, Calif., December 31, 2020 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announced the 2020 Class of PCF Team Challenge Award recipients and a total of $11 million in funding for innovative prostate cancer research. PCF Challenge Awards fund international, multi-institutional, cross-disciplinary teams of investigators conducting highly innovative research... Read More
12/22/2020
The Prostate Cancer Foundation challenges Americans to kick the New Year Off Right by taking the “21 In 21” pledge
LOS ANGELES, Calif., December 22, 2020 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) challenges Americans to show their support for men affected by prostate cancer and raise awareness about the link between healthy lifestyles and reduced cancer risk by making a New Year’s resolution to make 21 simple, healthy lifestyle changes in... Read More
12/16/2020
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Announces 2020 Young Investigator Awards Totaling $6 Million for Prostate Cancer Research
LOS ANGELES, Calif., December 16, 2020 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announced the Class of 2020 Young Investigator Award recipients totaling $6 million in funding for innovative prostate cancer research. PCF Young Investigator Awards are intended to identify a cohort of future research leaders who will keep the... Read More
12/16/2020
The Prostate Cancer Foundation and Cancer Research Innovation In Science Announce 2020 Young Investigator Award Winners
LOS ANGELES, Calif., December 16, 2020 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Cancer Research Innovation in Science (CRIS) today announced two new CRIS Cancer Foundation-PCF Young Investigator Awards. The awards, each in the amount of $250,000, are granted to future research leaders at two of the United Kingdom’s leading... Read More
11/18/2020
The Prostate Cancer Foundation and Movember Announce 2020 Challenge Award Winners
LOS ANGELES, Calif., November 18, 2020 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Movember today announced two new Movember – PCF Challenge Awards. The awards, which total $2 million, are granted to teams at some of the world’s leading cancer research institutions to support cross-disciplinary pioneering research toward the goal... Read More
11/11/2020
Prostate Cancer Foundation, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Oregon Health & Science University Partner to Advance Prostate Cancer Treatment for Our Nation’s Veterans
LOS ANGELES, Calif., November 11, 2020 — In recognition of Veterans Day, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announced its new $5 million commitment to launch two new Centers of Excellence in collaboration with the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) and... Read More
10/14/2020
The Prostate Cancer Foundation 27th Annual Scientific Retreat to Cover Latest Discoveries in Prostate Cancer Research Including COVID-19 Link, Racial Disparities, and Clinical Advances
LOS ANGELES, Calif., October, 14, 2020 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) announced today the program for its prestigious 27th Annual Scientific Retreat taking place October 20-23, 2020, which will be presented for the first time in a virtual format to a vast worldwide audience. This year’s program will cover the... Read More