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Can This Test Be Saved? Improving on PSA for Prostate Cancer Screening
In This Issue:
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- Can This Test Be Saved? Improving on PSA for Prostate Cancer Screening
- When It Comes to Prostate, Watch and Wait
- GSK Resubmits Data for Approval of Dutasteride to Prevent Prostate Cancer
WHAT'S NEW AT ZERO
- Endangered Funding for Prostate Cancer Research
- Register for the 2010 'Summit to End Prostate Cancer' in Washington, D.C.
- 'DASH FOR DAD' Race Series Coming to 11 Cities to Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness
- Be a Star Athlete -- Register Now to Join ZERO's DASH FOR DAD Team
- Join the Drive Against Prostate Cancer by Supporting 'Pennies for Prostates'
- Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium Coming May 8
- Bassmaster Classic Is Perfect Venue for Free Prostate Tests
RESEARCH AND TREATMENT UPDATE
- Should Prostate Cancer Patients Start Doing Kegels Before Surgery?
- Healthy Elderly Men with High-Risk Prostate Cancer May Have Better Outcomes with Brachytherapy and ADT over Brachytherapy Alone
- Metastasis and Mortality After Treatment for Localized Prostate Cancer
- Preclinical Model of Primary Prostate Cancer
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Can This Test Be Saved? Improving on PSA for Prostate Cancer Screening
Various PSA-related factors are weighed by doctors and researchers in seeking to distinguish aggressive forms of prostate cancer from indolent ones.
When It Comes to Prostate, Watch and Wait
The pros and cons of "active surveillance" are discussed.
GSK Resubmits Data for Approval of Dutasteride to Prevent Prostate Cancer
If approved by FDA, dutasteride (Avodart) would become the first medicine designed to prevent the risk of prostate cancer.
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What's New at ZERO
Endangered Funding for Prostate Cancer Research
Please WRITE TODAY to Support the Prostate Cancer Research Program
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The Prostate Cancer Research Program is one of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs at the Department of Defense. For more than 10 years, the program has been the model of efficiency and effectiveness, but now after nine years of nearly stagnant funding, the program is being forced to make tough funding decisions -- which could jeopardize good research and prolong our fight against the disease that takes the lives of 27,000 men each year.
Please write to your Congressman and Senators today. Ask them to support the request made by their colleagues to provide increased funding for the Prostate Cancer Research Program.
For every year that Congress does not increase this funding, more research is left on the review table and less work is done to move research into critical clinical trials that could save lives.
Register for the 2010 'Summit to End Prostate Cancer' in Washington, D.C.
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You can make a positive impact this Fall by representing ZERO and the entire prostate cancer community in Washington, D.C. Registration for the 2010 "Summit to End Prostate Cancer" is now open!
This year's 2010 Summit, scheduled for September 14-16, will focus on effective strategies for increasing the Federal investment in prostate cancer research. During the Summit, participants will have the opportunity to meet with their elected officials on Capitol Hill and learn more about the federal legislative process.
'DASH FOR DAD' Race Series Coming to 11 Cities to Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness
As National Race Series Expands Across U.S. in 2010, Supporters Are Encouraged to Bring This Event to Their City
Lace up your sneakers and join us in the race to end prostate cancer!
DASH FOR DAD, the premier prostate cancer race series in the U.S., is a heartfelt tight-knit community event that brings together athletes, cancer survivors, physicians, caregivers, family members and friends. Proceeds from each 10K race are used to provide free prostate cancer testing for men in the local community of the event.
ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer with sponsors from across the country has grown the DASH FOR DAD and its partner races - the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge - to include 11 cities and an expected 7,000 runners competing in 2010.
The DASH FOR DAD or partnering Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K will be held in the following cities during September, known as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month":
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- Baltimore, MD
- Buffalo, NY
- Central FL
- Columbus, OH
- Harrisburg, PA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Long Island, NY
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Washington, DC metro area (Alexandria, VA)
Since the national race series began in 2008, more than $1 million has been raised to promote prostate cancer awareness, early detection and research. Many runners create teams and collect monetary pledges from family and friends to boost funding for local prostate cancer services.
Hosting a DASH FOR DAD is a significant way to promote prostate cancer awareness in your area - and there is still time to bring this race to your city!
Urology medical practices and other supporting organizations are especially encouraged to organize a DASH FOR DAD, due to the importance of providing free prostate cancer testing and promoting research for a cure. Click here to download the DASH FOR DAD race application.
"DASH FOR DAD elevates prostate cancer awareness to a broader nationwide level," said ZERO's CEO Skip Lockwood. "We all know someone who is impacted by this most commonly diagnosed cancer among men, striking one in every six. That's why we must do all that we can to put an end to this horrible disease."
For more information about the DASH FOR DAD 10K or if you're interested in hosting a DASH FOR DAD run to your city, contact Tracy Cesaretti.
Be a Star Athlete -- Register Now to Join ZERO's DASH FOR DAD Team
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Help fight prostate cancer by joining ZERO's DASH FOR DAD Endurance Team!
Even though the teams are now complete for the Nautica New York City Triathlon and the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you still have time to sign up to be among the runners on the DASH FOR DAD Endurance Team at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. on October 24, or the ING New York City Marathon on November 7.
These race slots go quickly, so please sign up soon!
For more information, contact Tracy Cesaretti at 202-303-3111.
Every dollar raised goes toward free prostate cancer testing for men across the U.S.
ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer provides you with fundraising advice and support, your own donation website and list-serv, and other tools to make your participation in these races highly memorable and successful.
Join the Drive Against Prostate Cancer by Supporting 'Pennies for Prostates'
Now is your chance to take command, sit in the driver's seat, and put the 'pedal to the metal' to show your support for the prostate cancer community.
That's what Robin Sparrow plans to do this April, driving his BMW more than 3,000 miles in 12 days as part of the One Lap of America Race - the "real life" Cannonball Run.
Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium Coming May 8
The 13th Annual Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium, scheduled May 8 in Quincy, offers a variety of informative panel discussions and workshops on the latest in prostate cancer treatment, research and social issues.
This event, open to the public at no charge, is sponsored by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition and other organizations.
Bassmaster Classic Is Perfect Venue for Free Prostate Tests
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As some of the nation's top anglers competed for a $500,000 grand prize at the 40th annual Bassmaster Classic outside of Birmingham last month, dozens of men attending the event were taking advantage of free prostate cancer tests offered by Urology Centers of Alabama.
Free tests were provided to more than 100 men who came from 14 different states and two other countries. "What better place to offer these free prostate cancer tests than at a big fishing expo," commented Dr. Thomas Moody, a physician at the urology practice and a ZERO board member.
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Research and Treatment Update
Should Prostate Cancer Patients Start Doing Kegels Before Surgery?
Men who started to train their pelvic floor muscles before radical prostatectomy had fewer continence issues, according to this Italian study.
Healthy Elderly Men with High-Risk Prostate Cancer May Have Better Outcomes with Brachytherapy and ADT over Brachytherapy Alone
Elderly men with no heart trouble appear to greatly benefit from a dual treatment regimen, based on this Boston research.
Metastasis and Mortality After Treatment for Localized Prostate Cancer
This research evaluates the effect of radical prostatectomy versus intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) on more than 2,300 men receiving one of these treatments.
Preclinical Model of Primary Prostate Cancer
This model, which mimics the genetic and growth behaviors of tumors, may one day help lead to improved biomarkers that can identify aggressive forms of prostate cancer.
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