Another article discussing screening issues

As prostate cancer advocates move forward promoting screening opportunities and working with legislators to promote "The Thomas J. Manton Prostate Cancer Early Detection and Treatment Act of 2007" we should be prepared to deal with push back that we might experience related to prostate cancer screening. A Boston Globe article highlights some of the pros [...]

By |2020-02-04T10:48:14-05:00October 1st, 2007|Tools for Activists|0 Comments

New program with RV’s may interest advocates

PHEN LAUNCHES A NATIONAL RALLY AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER On Saturday, September 8th, PHEN launched its national "Rally Against Prostate Cancer" in Boston. The National African American RV Association (NAARVA) is partnering with PHEN across the country for the rally. In Boston the Mattapan Community Health Center's (MCHC) "11th Annual Health Care Revival" was the main [...]

By |2020-02-04T12:28:51-05:00October 1st, 2007|Activism, Tools for Activists|0 Comments

Choosing your treatment team

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be overwhelming. WebMD has several articles that will help make your interactions with your physicians easier. The more you know about your cancer treatment, the more confident you'll feel. So when you meet with specialists, go in with specific cancer questions. To give you a start, here are some [...]

By |2020-02-04T11:53:21-05:00September 29th, 2007|Tools for Activists, Treatment News|0 Comments

Clinical trial issues for advocates

People from all populations should be encouraged to participate in clinical trials. There are issues in certain cultures that need to be addressed, but the fact is this — if ethnic groups don’t participate in research, we may never know how to truly treat, maintain, or cure the variations in cancer that exist. Advocates must [...]

By |2020-02-04T08:32:08-05:00September 25th, 2007|Tools for Activists, Treatment News|1 Comment

Summary of current possibilities, prostate cancer prevention

Recent investigations of medications, diet and the molecular understanding of prostate cancer are defining potential prevention strategies for the disease, and herald a new stage in the management of this cancer, according to a new review. Writing in the November 1, 2007 issue of Cancer, Dr. Neil Fleshner and Dr. Alexandre Zlotta from the University [...]

By |2020-02-04T11:53:09-05:00September 24th, 2007|Tools for Activists, Treatment News|2 Comments

Understanding cancer risk

The National Cancer Institute has launched a new interactive website, Cancer Risk:Understanding the Puzzel.  Anyone giving presentations to people who have yet to be diagnosed can test themselves on how good is their understanding of cancer risk with the three quizzes in the first section, "What is Risk". You can then go on to the [...]

By |2020-02-04T08:31:56-05:00September 12th, 2007|Tools for Activists|0 Comments

More September opportunities

The 2007 National Conference on Prostate Cancer begins Friday, September 7 through Sunday, September 9 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, located at 5855 West Century Boulevard, and aims to educate and empower men and their families about prostate cancer for the newly diagnosed and the undiagnosed –as well as the medical community, caregivers, and [...]

By |2020-02-04T12:37:59-05:00August 29th, 2007|Activism, Tools for Activists|0 Comments
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