Current News & Blog
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Current News & Blog
Articles and information we think are relevant to your journey to beat prostate cancer.
Free Webinar: Prostate Imaging: The Leading Edge with Andres Correa, MD
On May 27th at noon, we will present Prostate Imaging: The Leading Edge with Dr. Andres Correa of Fox Chase Cancer Center. Two of our …
Free Event – Advances in Diagnosing and Treating Prostate Cancer
On Sunday, June 25, there is a FREE event at McCormick Place in Chicago called Advances in Diagnosing and Treating Prostate Cancer. It can be attended …
Transperineal Biopsy – a Safer More Precise Prostate Biopsy?
Howard Wolinsky is a Chicago-based medical freelancer with over 50 years of experience as a medical journalist writing for the Suntimes, MedPageHealth.com, and European Molecular …
Thank You to Our Sponsor!
Thank you to Partnership Financial Credit Union for stepping up and being a Gold Sponsor for our Golf Outing this June! They are a wonderful …
Financial Assistance For Those with Advanced Prostate Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are not alone. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in men. Each year, more …
Free Webinar: Active Surveillance 101 – The Differences Between Genetic and Genomic Testing
Do you know the difference between genetic and genomic testing and how it can impact your decisions following Active Surveillance protocols vs. treatment? On Saturday, …
Alumni Story: Mario Shares About Brachytherapy Success
Mario discusses how he has maintained the same quality of life throughout prostate cancer treatment and successfully brought his PSI number down to a normal …
Are No-Shave November and Movember the Same, and Should You Care?
The short answers are no and yes. Movember is a month-long campaign to raise awareness and financial support for men’s health issues like prostate cancer, …
Free Webinar: Moving Active Surveillance to the Next Level: Can We Help More Patients?
What: The Active Surveillance Coalition, a collaboration of leading support groups for active surveillance (AS) for prostate cancer, is sponsoring a webinar on Thursday, Nov. …
100 Black Men Heal
What: 3rd Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Event Title: 100 Black Men Heal When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 Where: Greenstone UMC 11211 S. St. Lawrence Ave …
Free Webinar: Prostate Cancer Biopsies…The Great Debate
What: AnCan’s Virtual Support Group for Patients on Active Surveillance for a program, “Prostate Cancer Biopsies…The Great Debate,” on whether transrectal biopsies or transperineal biopsies …
Free Zoom Webinar on Foods That Fight Prostate Cancer: A Webinar For Every Man and People Who Care For Them
What: Free International Zoom Webinar on Foods that Fight Prostate Cancer Title: “Eat To Beat Prostate Disease” – Foods That Promote Prostate Health and Fight Prostate …
Taking Control of Your Sexual Health After Prostate Cancer
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer is incredibly stressful. Even though we’ve made great strides in finding and treating prostate cancer, the treatments alone can cause …
We Walked a Mile in His Shoes!
Finding support and coping with your diagnosis are things many people struggle to navigate. As you begin your journey, being aware of what you may encounter can help make the process easier to handle.
Four Foods Every Man Should Be Eating
Finding support and coping with your diagnosis are things many people struggle to navigate. As you begin your journey, being aware of what you may encounter can help make the process easier to handle.
Coping Strategies for Men with prostate cancer
Finding support and coping with your diagnosis are things many people struggle to navigate. As you begin your journey, being aware of what you may encounter can help make the process easier to handle.
Alumni Story: Norm, a High-Risk prostate cancer survivor
Norm, a high-risk prostate cancer survivor, outlines his combination therapy approach, which included LDR brachytherapy, a one-time seed implant procedure.
Myths and Facts of Prostate Brachytherapy
There are many myths and misconceptions in respect to brachytherapy which are commonly accepted as truth. In this video, Steven J. Frank, MD, Professor of …
Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Is It Safe?
As you age, your body’s natural testosterone levels begin to decrease. While there are several popular supplements and treatments of various complexities out there, one …
Top Prostate Cancer Myths
There are many myths and misconceptions regarding prostate brachytherapy. Below are the most common: Myth: If a man is ‘young’ (under age 62), he should …
