“It’s Worth the Fight” against Advanced Prostate Cancer
“It’s Worth the Fight” shines a light on the special needs of men with advanced prostate cancer.
Category: Prostate Cancer Blog
Nov 11, 2011 | 0 comments
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WAPC Responds to Updated Recommendations on PSA Screening
As you have probably seen by now, last Friday the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released draft recommendations downgrading prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing to a “grade D recommendation.” In other words, they recommend against screening in healthy men that “do not have symptoms that are highly suspicious for prostate cancer, regardless of age, [...]
It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Whether you have a busy month ahead or you’ve got a little extra time on your hands here are a few ways that you can take action this month:
Sep 01, 2011 | 0 comments
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2011 Pong for Prostate
Join us for an event to raise awareness of prostate cancer like no other, the 2011 Pong for Prostate Beer Pong Tournament
Aug 19, 2011 | 0 comments
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We Have Prostate Cancer
Congrats to our Western New York Chapter President, Joan Peck who recently had her article, “We Have Prostate Cancer” published in Women Magazine. In the article she discusses the journey she took with her husband after his prostate cancer diagnosis and the top 10 things that women should know about prostate cancer. Check out the [...]
Aug 15, 2011 | 2 comments
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IPAB: What it Means for Medicare Patients
You may have been hearing a lot about the Independent Payment Advisory Board, or IPAB, in the media lately. And maybe you’ve been wanting to learn more about the Board and what it could mean for Medicare beneficiaries.
Jul 28, 2011 | 0 comments
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The Benefits of Exercise for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Families
Study after study implores that exercise is imperative for living a healthy life. New research shows that prostate cancer patients who exercise have a greater chance of improving their health and eventual recovery (see the Washington Post article here). This sounds fine and dandy, but what does it really mean to exercise? How much of [...]
Jun 30, 2011 | 0 comments
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Kegel Exercises: A Tutorial
Kegel Exercises are not just for women! Kegels are also great for prostate cancer patients because they help minimize incontinence and can ameliorate erectile issues.
Protect Prostate Cancer Research Funding: Your help is needed today!
We need your help! The vital Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) at the Department of Defense is under threat of being eliminated.
May 04, 2011 | 0 comments
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