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Greetings,
We are pleased to present you with the November issue of Prostate Cancer News You Can Use. Every month we send this email to share prostate cancer headlines, as well as other information, resources, and event listings which you might find useful.
Us TOO and ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer
As you probably know by now, Us TOO and ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer have merged to become one powerful organization serving the prostate cancer community under the ZERO banner. As a result of the merger with Us TOO and ZERO, we are streamlining communications and resources for the prostate cancer community. We will be winding down distribution of the News You Can Use email. Plans are to discontinue this email after December, at which time the news source will be replaced by a newsletter from ZERO. Please visit https://zerocancer.org to sign up and make sure you continue to receive this important information. As far as the News You Can Use articles we provide, you can find that prostate cancer news, which is always updated, at https://zerocancer.org/learn/prostate-cancer-news.
The 2022 ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit
Join ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer and the prostate cancer community for the annual ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit. This virtual event will take place March 4-8, 2022. The Summit is one the of the biggest and most important annual events for the prostate cancer community, with excellent opportunities for support and education, as well as advocacy programs to reach out to policy makers. For more information, or to register, visit www.zerocancer.org/summit.
Webinars and Events
Researcher Kerry S. Courneya, PhD, of the College of Health Sciences
University of Alberta, will speak at the AnCan/Us TOO Virtual Support Group at 8 pm Eastern on Wednesday, December 1st. He has just published the first study demonstrating the benefits of high intensity training exercise for men on active surveillance. Join or call at the Barniskis Room at https://ancan.org/groups/joining-instructions.
Join University of Maryland for a discussion on the future of active surveillance. The program, “Developing Provocative Questions: The Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Research Initiative,” will be held Monday, December 13th and Thursday, December 16th, from 12-4 pm Eastern. Registration is limited, so sign up now at https://tinyurl.com/DPQ-PCASRI.
Prostate Cancer Calendar
What prostate cancer support and education events are happening this month? Check the calendar! The Prostate Cancer Calendar webpage is a resource for the entire prostate cancer community. If you are looking for a prostate cancer event, please check the calendar. If you have a support group, webinar, seminar, or other prostate cancer event that will benefit the community, you can post it right to the calendar at: www.prostatecancercalendar.org.
The PROMISE Study
Some genes are inherited from our parents and may impact risk of prostate and other cancer for generations. They may also guide new early detection and treatment options once diagnosed with cancer. The PROMISE study is now enrolling men with prostate cancer. Learn how you can help the fight against prostate cancer for yourself, your family and others by participating. Learn more about PROMISE at www.prostatecancerpromise.org.
Get Involved to Help Veterans Today
Currently, there are no national clinical pathways for prostate cancer within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Clinical pathways are vital tools in the fight against prostate cancer. They improve quality, treatment, and access for patients with a standardized system of care. The Veteran’s Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act is a critical piece of legislation in both the House and Senate that will ensure Veterans have equal access to the best possible care by establishing a national clinical pathway for prostate cancer within the VHA. You can make a difference and support Veterans by joining our campaign at https://p2a.co/aYNpFJA.
Videos
Us TOO has finished its 2021 webinar series, "What is Right for Me in My Prostate Cancer Treatment?" If you missed any of the series, or would like to watch any of the episodes again, you can find them all posted at www.ustoo.org/ustoo-video. Topics include: Bone Health and Nutrition, Shared Decision Making, Biomarkers, Imaging, and Genetics and Genomics. Thanks to all the doctors, sponsors, and attendees for making this series a success.
Virtual Support Groups
Us TOO has virtual prostate cancer support groups that continue to meet regularly and host guest speakers. These meetings can be accessed by phone or by internet, and can be attended from any location. For a list of groups, please visit www.ustoo.org/virtual-ustoo-support-groups.
NEWS YOU CAN USE ARTICLES:
We’re pleased to provide you with some of the latest Prostate Cancer News You Can Use. Please note that only the titles of the articles are listed and they are not direct links to the content. To access the full articles CLICK HERE.
- Plant-Based Diet Good for Men's Sexual Health - New Studies
- University of Brest Reports Findings in Machine Learning (A Machine-Learning Approach Based on 409 Treatments to Predict Optimal Number of Iodine-125 Seeds in Low-Dose-Rate Prostate Brachytherapy)
- Investigators at University of Toronto Report Findings in Prostate Cancer (The Role of Metformin, Statins and Diet in Men on Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer)
- Yale Medicine School Cancer Center Study Shows Rates of PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer Increased After Revised National Guidelines
- Queen Mary University of London: Blood Test Predicts Which Prostate Cancer Patients are Resistant to Chemotherapy Drug
Take care, and best wishes to you,
Marty Chakoian and the ZERO Team
Marty Chakoian, Board Member
James Hutson, Director of Development
Tracy Cameron, Midwest Chapter Manager
Terri Likowski, Director of Us TOO Support Groups
Tim Mix, Director, Program Marketing
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