Category: Prostate Cancer Blog

Prostate Cancer Survivor Inspires Others With Cross Country Ride

Prostate Cancer Survivor Inspires Others With Cross Country Ride

Robert Hess is no stranger to taking on a challenge. He is a retired Army officer, business owner, Senior Fellow at the Center for the Digital Future, Annenberg School, USC, USA Cycling coach, amateur competitive cyclist, Harley Davidson enthusiast, and writer.

Women Share Their Stories of Hope, Love & Loss with Prostate Cancer

Women Share Their Stories of Hope, Love & Loss with Prostate Cancer

Here at Women Against Prostate Cancer we love the men in our lives and want to do all we can to spread the word about prostate cancer and the devastating effects that it has on men and their families.
And we know that every wife, partner, daughter, mother, friend, or family member of someone who [...]

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Register for our First Annual WAPC Advocacy Day

On July 19 & 20, as a united front, women from across the country will join us in Washington, DC for our First Annual Women Against Prostate Cancer Advocacy Day.
Join us as we make our voices heard on the Hill!
This first annual event will consist of a half day training seminar on Monday, July 19 [...]

RibbonTones: Raise Awareness Through Your Cell Phone

RibbonTones: Raise Awareness Through Your Cell Phone

Join Women Against Prostate Cancer in a new effort to raise awareness of the disease. It’s inexpensive, doesn’t take much time and will provide a new platform for you to talk about the impact of prostate cancer on the men we love.

A New Option for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients and Families

A New Option for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients and Families

Today is a very exciting day in prostate cancer as men with advanced prostate cancer and their families are given a new option. The FDA has approved Provenge

Register today for the Women Against Prostate Cancer Advocacy Day 2010

Register today for the Women Against Prostate Cancer Advocacy Day 2010

Register today for the first annual WAPC Advocacy Day on July 19 & 20, 2010!

The Need for Support After Prostate Cancer

The Need for Support After Prostate Cancer

Thoughts and experiences on emotional health and intimacy after prostate cancer in this excellent podcast from Roswell Park Cancer Insitute.

And the Women Gather Radio Show Speaks with WAPC

And the Women Gather Radio Show Speaks with WAPC

Listen in live on Saturday, March 20th as Women Against Prostate Cancer’s co-founders Theresa Morrow and Betty Gallo speak with Lorna Owens, host of And the Women Gather, on what the legislation will mean for men, prostate cancer and all who are impacted by the disease. The show will air at 6:00 pm EST and you can listen live online here.

Historic Hearing in House Sheds Light on Need for Additional Research

Historic Hearing in House Sheds Light on Need for Additional Research

With two exceptional panels of experts, patients, spouses and advocates there was much discussion about the need for better early detection tests, more education and outreach to men, particularly in the African American community, and stressing the important role that women can play in the early detection of the disease.

Much Needed Hearing in House Oversight Committee to Address Prostate Cancer Screening, Treatment, and Impact of Disease

Much Needed Hearing in House Oversight Committee to Address Prostate Cancer Screening, Treatment, and Impact of Disease

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has announced that they will host a hearing titled, Prostate Cancer: New Questions About Screening and Treatment on Thursday, March 4th at 10:00 a.m. WAPC’s Betty Gallo has been chosen to testify.

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