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 [...]
Prostate cancer advocates need to understand the concepts of Evidence Based Medicine so that they can be part of the dialog as the cancer treatment system evolves. The web course to train patient advocates on Evidence Based Medicine was developed by advocate, Musa Mayer with epidemiologist Kay Dickersin (Director, US Cochrane Center) is open for [...]
Another news story today that impacts the prostate cancer community is, Rudy Guiliani's quote in an ad about survival for prostate cancer. I just got a note from a friend in the UK. They are very disturbed by his statement. In a New York Times article today they say, Britain's health secretary complained on Thursday [...]
The news has been running stories about the recent report produced by the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR) and World Cancer research Fund (WCRF). Rather than relying on news reports, it is best to go back to the original document. At this link you can find the most up to date reference and resource [...]
A Conversation with Tony Fauci November 30, 2007 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Keck Center, Room 100 500 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 The Institute of Medicine's Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation will present the second in a new series of public discussions on issues in drug-related science and policy on November 30. This [...]