Federal Advocacy Update that you need to become involved with: There are three resolutions that NPCC is currently educating legislators about: H.Res 672 is sponsored by Doris Matui's office (CA-5) and it supports the goals and ideals of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September. This resolution recognizes the main issues surrounding the lack of [...]
Are you taking Fosamax to help combat osteoporosis? Many of us take Fosamax as one of the most common side effects of a hormone blockade (ADT) is loss of bone density. ADT causes osteoporosis, or a decrease in bone density, which diminishes bone strength. A decrease in your bone density increases your chance to suffer [...]
Five years ago today my boy barged into our lives and decided to stay. I am thrilled and blessed by his decision. I never really saw myself as a parent, but he was able to change that swiftly and decisively. At first glance, covered in goop and slime, I knew he was mine - the [...]
I have a new post up on The Blogfathers. Check it out if you get a chance. We've decided to step it up a notch over there and showcase what a collaborative blog can really do. Stay tuned... Also, check out this clip (I refuse to embed it on my site) and let me know [...]
Taxotere (chemotherapy for prostate cancer) is administered intravenously usually in an cancer center or a hospital setting. Often the areas which are designated for chemo administration are referred to as infusion centers. Taxotere is administered with either on a higher dosage schedule of once every three weeks (q3wk) or a lower dosage schedule of once [...]