By: Theresa Morrow, Co-Founder, Women Against Prostate Cancer
Women Against Prostate Cancer, a prostate cancer support group geared towards helping women and families affected by prostate cancer, wants to make sure every woman knows the facts about the disease. Below are the top 10 things women should know:
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By: Theresa Morrow, Co-Founder, Women Against Prostate Cancer
Women Against Prostate Cancer (WAPC), a prostate cancer education and advocacy organization geared toward women and families affected by prostate cancer, is excited to announce the launch of its updated website: www.womenagainstprostatecancer.org. The site also provides a list of chapters and prostate [...]
In a July article the Washington Times discusses the importance of raising awareness of prostate cancer and men’s health by wearing blue. WAPC is mentioned in the article. You can read the article here.
Since 1993, when the PLCO trial was started, we have awaited the results of this trial with eager anticipation, as have others. The initial report of the results of this study — and those of a comparable European trial — published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine have told us two things…
Also on Tuesday, January 15th, Betty Gallo and Theresa Morrow appeared on a New Jersey cable news channel, News 12 “12 to Your Health” segment speaking about Women Against Prostate Cancer. The segment was 7 minutes long and presented a great opportunity for Betty and Theresa to share with the entire state of New Jersey what WAPC [...]
On Tuesday, January 15th, from 7:00am to 12:00 pm Men’s Health Network in partnership with a number of other organizations including Women Against Prostate Cancer will be hosting The Annual Tennessee Legislative Screening on the Legislative Plaza of the Capital in Nashville. Everyone who works at the Capital is free to attend and take [...]
The Asbury Park Press in New Jersey noted the creation of Women Against Prostate Cancer as a way to support women who are struggling with the effects of a loved one with prostate cancer. The article discusses Betty Gallo’s personal story as well as that of Shelia Rosko, a member of WAPC. Betty mentions the [...]
This article from December 23, 2007 edition of The Star Ledger highlights the purpose and vision of Women Against Prostate Cancer. In addition it mentions the frequency of prostate cancer and Betty Gallo is quoted saying “That lack of discussion can often put a strain on a woman, who oftentimes may be trying to serve [...]
On December 12, 2007, 2theadvocate.com reported on the first ever of meeting of Women Against Prostate Cancer / Louisiana Symposium on Men’s Health in Baton Rouge, LA. The importance of prostate exams and regular health check-ups for men were stressed. The article also quoted Betty Gallo saying that women can influence the health of men [...]
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