The Intercultural Cancer Council will be holding their biannual meeting in Washington, DC, April 3-6, 2008 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Col. James Williams, a prostate cancer advocate says: Join us at this unique forum bringing together cancer survivors, community-based organizations, medical researchers, students, federal regulators, and industry representatives. Together, we will share ideas, resources [...]
Sometimes prostate cancer advocates feel like the Rodney Dangerfield of the charities, we "don't get no respect." It seems as if we have to fight for everything from approval of screenings to funding for research. Everyone knows what the red or pink ribbons mean but how many know about the blue ribbon? Because we have [...]
Not long after Hughie died, Alan wrote me a sad note. He had come home from University, where he is studying (and excelling in) math and economic geography, to the flat he had his Dad had shared. As usual, he called out, “Pops, I’m home,” and of course, there was no answer. Nor was there [...]
There have been a lot of ups and downs in the 16 months I’ve spent in PC cyberspace. One of the pleasures — and ironically, the miseries — was connecting with my first penpal — no, beloved friend — Hugh Kearnley. Who could have thought my internet soulmate would turn out to be a big, [...]
Below is a press release from NIH that will be of interest to groups and men dealing with prostate cancer. NIH State-of-the-Science Panel Seeks to Dispel Stigma Associated With Fecal and Urinary Incontinence Open communication between patients and healthcare providers is key An independent panel convened this week by the NIH found that fewer than [...]