Yesterday, the United States Senate debated the Defense Spending Bill. As expected Senator McCain’s amendment came up for debate. I have attached a link to the Congressional Record, which includes both Senator McCain’s remarks against continuing support for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs as well as Senator Durbin’s response. If you are interested in [...]
The problems created by Senator McCain continue to be ever present. Our friend, Senator Durbin has asked that we provide his office with additional background about the military nature of the research performed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), including the Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP). In addition there is a very misguided [...]
I have just received an update on Senator McCain's amendment. According to Senator Pat Robert’s office they need to hear from more individuals from Kansas on opposing #1482 (the McCain amendment)so if it comes up they can let the Senator know and inform his position. If you live in Kansas, have family in Kansas or friends [...]
Most people don't know the many advances that the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (DOD PCRP) has brought to the PROSTATE CANCER COMMUNITY. Did you know that the program is directly responsible for funding the initial development of three of the very new drugs we have available? The DOD PCRP is directly [...]
African American men suffer from Prostate Cancer more than anyone, anywhere. If we want better treatments, then we've got to tell folks what it means to be a African American man diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Please go to http://twiceasmany.org/prostate_cancer_story/ and write a few paragraphs about your experience with prostate cancer OR email twiceasmany@malecare.org and we'll [...]