WAPC Launches the “Veterans Spouse Campaign”
Learn about this new campaign and how to get involved here.
Category: Prostate Cancer Blog
Apr 25, 2013 | 0 comments
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WAPC Memphis Church Health Event
Women Against Prostate Cancer has gone toMemphis,TN! Join us this Monday, April 8th, 2013 at the Wellness -Church Health Center-1115 Union Ave, Memphis,TN for an informational session, advocacy tips, takeaways, and much more! The American Cancer Society will also be in attendance recruiting for the “Cancer Prevention Study CPS-3.” Don’t miss this great opportunity! Event [...]
Apr 04, 2013 | 0 comments
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Top 10 Things Women Should Know About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer continues to be the second-leading cause of cancer death in men, with over 230,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. When someone is diagnosed with prostate cancer, the effects of the disease often reach to friends and family, particularly a wife or partner. The diagnosis, treatment and side effects of prostate cancer affect the surrounding family as [...]
PCAP Makes Detection Easier with Technology!
The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project (PCAP) is a non-profit charity group based in Manhattan Beach, CA. They work to create prostate cancer awareness events, free screening programs and the innovative “Visual Prostate Cancer Detection System.” A visual way for men to track their prostate and PSA levels over time. There are an estimated 30,000 American men [...]
Sep 19, 2012 | 0 comments
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is here, and while it may mean the end of summer, it’s also a time to get into action, it’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. A time for organizations, the media, and individuals like you to work together and speak out about prostate cancer and the benefits of early detection. Whether you have a busy [...]
Sep 14, 2012 | 0 comments
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The FDA Clears Beckman Coulter’s Prostate Health Index (PHI) Test
Beckman Coulter, Inc, leader in prostate cancer diagnostics has announced the Premarket Approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the new Prostate Health Index (phi) blood test. The new approved PHI test is 2.5x’s more specific in detecting prostate cancer than the controversial PSA test. It has shown a 31 percent reduction in [...]
Jul 17, 2012 | 2 comments
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June is Men’s Health Month
Today marks the first day of Men’s Health Month. Each June organizations, individuals, workplaces, communities, government agencies and places of worship come together to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men, boys, and their families. Awareness periods like this help end the silence surrounding men’s health and [...]
Jun 01, 2012 | 0 comments
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2013 Blue Ribbon Tea Luncheon
The Blue Ribbon Tea Event has been rescheduled for the month of September in lieu of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Click here for more details.
May 14, 2012 | 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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