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!
Category: Prostate Cancer Blog
Apr 14, 2010 | 0 comments
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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
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.
Mar 19, 2010 | 0 comments
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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
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.
Mar 02, 2010 | 0 comments
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Top 10 Things Women Should Know About Prostate Cancer
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: What is a prostate? The prostate is [...]
Feb 16, 2010 | 22 comments
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Women Against Prostate Cancer Support Group Launches Updated Website
Find resources, women’s stories and more 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 [...]
Feb 08, 2010 | 3 comments
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2theadvocate.com Reports on First Meeting of Women Against Prostate Cancer / Louisiana Symposium on Men’s Health in Baton Rouge, LA
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 [...]
Dec 12, 2007 | 0 comments
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