A short time ago, I asked you to write to your legislators and encourage them to increase the nation's investment in cancer research and early detection programs in the federal government's 2009 budget. This funding is crucial to discovering and delivering the cures that we so desperately need. Thanks to your efforts, both the Senate [...]
Today I want to mention our own David Emerson, one of the most outstanding advanced prostate cancer survivors, advocates, fund raisers and educators that our community has been blessed to have work on our behalf. The first time I actually met David was at the 2007 Prostate Cancer Research Institute National Conference on Prostate Cancer. [...]
Sometimes when I need a lift I go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) website (prostatecancerfoundation.org) to see what research projects they are funding. (You go to PCF, click on "About us" and then "Where the money goes".) Then I'm assured that some of the best minds in the best institutions are working hard to find a cure for [...]
Now there is an opportunity for your friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers who want to fight back against prostate cancer in your honor? They have the opportunity to take part in an historic research effort being conducted by the American Cancer Society where they can indeed fight back in a very easy way. The [...]
NCI’s Office of Advocacy Relations (OAR) will host its third teleconference, Understanding the Role of NCI’s Clinical Trials Advisory Committee, on Wednesday, May 21, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., EST. The featured speakers are: Dr. Sheila Prindiville, Director, Coordinating Center for Clinical Trials, NCI’s Office of the Director; Ms. Susan Leigh, Advocate Member, CTAC; Col. [...]