Washington, DC—October 10, 2011 – Women Against Prostate Cancer’s (WAPC) mission is to unite the voices and provide support for the women affected by prostate cancer. WAPC is now raising its voice to show concern over the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations against the use of prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing in [...]
Washington, DC—Sept 23, 2011…On October 4 & 5, 2011, Women Against Prostate Cancer will hold its 2nd annual “Prostate Cancer Advocacy Day” conference. Women from across the country will meet on Tuesday, October 4, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA for a prostate cancer briefing and advocacy training. On Wednesday, October 5, [...]
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 part [...]
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 [...]
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