I have received a number of e-mails from men who are both frustrated that Provenge is not yet approved and who are frustrated that even when approved they will not qualify to get the treatment. I understand the frustration and feel the same way. The first question is will the FDA approve Provenge? Only time [...]
Clinical Trials That Exclude Gay and Lesbian Patients By Darryl (published on Malecare’s blog at: prostatecancerblog.org The March 18, 2010 issue of *New England Journal of Medicine* (Volume 362, #11, March 18) includes a study: “Clinical Trials That Explicitly Exclude Gay and Lesbian Patients.” […]
Now is a time to reflect, remember and renew ourselves. At this season the world is reawakening and so should our spirits. Now is the time to go out and see the flowers as they peek out of the ground. Now is the time to take in a deep breath and smell the fresh air. [...]
From: Carolyn Messner , DSW, MSW Director of Education and Training CancerCare Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everyone. However, for cancer survivors, sleep can sometimes be challenging. On Tuesday, April 13th, CancerCare, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, LIVESTRONG, Intercultural Cancer Council, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and National Coalition for Cancer [...]
I often try and steer a little clear of the most controversial of issues effecting those of us with prostate cancer, but despite personal opinions, the recent health care reform passed in the United States requires discussion. The reform legislation, besides representing the most sweeping social policy change in the U.S. in decades will have [...]