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 [...]
A group of men in North Carolina have posed in the buff on a new calendar to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer. They range in age from 39 to 63, and all monies collected will be donated for prostate cancer research. University of North Carolina and Duke University logos are on the calendar [...]
There is a unique opportunity for individuals or groups to submit a movie that they have made about the prostate cancer experience for an award at Reel Lives: The Cancer Chronicles Film Festival. Film Festival Competition Dates to Remember September 2007 Official launch and call for entry submission 1 May 2008 Deadline for submitting entries [...]
This a an example of what can happen when collaborations happen for prostate cancer research. Advocates can help facilitate by raising funds or beginning discussions. WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safeway Inc. and the Prostate Cancer Foundation today announced they will collectively donate $6 million to fund the S.T.A.R. Program (for Special Team Amplification of [...]
Changes in the health care delivery system and cost control are issues that are being discussed now in the United States. As we get closer to the election the issue will become more important in political debates. Now is the time for prostate cancer advocates to learn about some of the options that are being [...]
You can help save prostate cancer research funding. Yesterday, President Bush vetoed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS) appropriations bill (HR 3043) that Congress passed last week. The Labor-HHS appropriations bill would not only reverse the President's planned $480 million cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it provides [...]
The FDA press release below is important to some men with prostate cancer. If you are currently taking Aranesp, Epogen or Procrit you should talk to your doctor about your risks and potential benefits. FDA Strengthens Boxed Warnings, Approves Other Safety Labeling Changes for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved [...]
Prostate cancer groups face many challenges. Coordinating a meeting with multiple people can be a time eating exercise. A web based program, Meetingwizard.com can make your life easier and leave you more time for your important tasks. Click here to access the website.
In Australia several years ago men began growing mustaches to raise awareness and research funds for prostate cancer. The movement has grown and this year is active in the United States. This is something that sons, fathers and grandfathers can do together to raise awareness about prostate cancer. Men willing to look like Earl Hickey, [...]
I was sent this notice today. Women who are involved with prostate cancer advocacy may be interested in this opportunity. The Dean & Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center at the CINJ and Men's Health Network are organizing the first-ever gathering of Women Against Prostate Cancer. This meeting will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on [...]
