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Prostate Cancer in the Family: Risks Are Inflated
In This Issue:
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WHAT'S NEW AT ZERO
- DASH FOR DAD Becomes a 'Family Affair' for the Orton Clan
- National Race Series Coming to 14 Cities to Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness
- Be a Star Athlete – Join ZERO's DASH FOR DAD Team for the Marine Corps Marathon in DC on Oct. 31
- Help Educate Congress about Prostate Cancer Issues
RESEARCH AND TREATMENT UPDATE
- From Suspicion to Treatment: Is Time to Action Appropriate?
- Prostate Biopsy Can Cause Urinary, Erectile Problems
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Prostate Cancer in the Family: Risks Are Inflated
Increased diagnostic activity among men who have a brother with prostate cancer may "inflate" family history as a risk factor, according to this Swedish research.
Dr. Donohue: PSA Test Not Foolproof
Though not always 100 percent accurate, the PSA test is still "the best screening test we have," writes this medical health columnist.
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What's New at ZERO
DASH FOR DAD Becomes a 'Family Affair' for the Orton Clan
This year's DASH FOR DAD is truly a "family affair" for Stephanie Orton Lynch of Alexandria, Virginia. All six of her brothers and sisters are congregating from across the U.S. to run the race.
Add several grandchildren to the mix, and the result is a 16-member "Team Gomer" that will compete Sept. 26 in the Capital Area race to be held in Alexandria, just outside Washington, D.C. (Shown in photo are members of the Orton family, with Donna and Stephanie in sleeveless vests on the right.)
"Going public" is how Stephanie describes her reason for running in the DASH FOR DAD in 2009 and convincing the entire family to join her for the race this year.
"We wanted to leverage the DASH race as a way to open up dialogue with our Dad about his cancer and radiation treatment," she said.
"The topic was never really open for discussion within the family because of the rather personal and private nature of the cancer. But, after running the race last year, everything is for the better about how we talk and deal with it as a family."
Team Gomer's goal is to raise $3,000 by utilizing Facebook as the primary method of fundraising. "Between all the family members already on Facebook, we have more than 1,000 friends, so we thought that would be a perfect and easy place to start," said Donna Orton Rosberg, the youngest of the seven siblings.
Money is being raised in honor of their father, Steve Orton of Lorton, VA. He is a 15-year cancer survivor who underwent radiation treatment last fall following a recurrence of cancer. "After a very rough year, he is doing great and we are happy to be traveling again and enjoying life," comments Elva Orton, Steve’s wife of 46 years.
DASH FOR DAD is the reason the Orton family is having its first "mini-reunion" in several years. Stephanie used a recent gift of three free airline passes to bring in family members from the West Coast. Some are avid runners; others will participate in the fun walk.
"Dads need our love and attention, too, and the whole family is excited about this year's race."
National Race Series Coming to 14 Cities to Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness
Lace up your sneakers and join us in the race to end prostate cancer!
The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge® and 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 race are used to provide free prostate cancer testing for men in the local community of the event.
Races will be held this year in 14 cities with an expected 7,000 runners, as shown below:
- Albuquerque, NM - Nov. 7
- Baltimore, MD - Sept. 26
- Buffalo, NY - Sept. 19
- Central FL - TBD
- Columbus, OH - Aug. 29
- Harrisburg, PA - Sept. 10
- Indianapolis, IN - Sept. 25
- Kansas City, MO - Sept. 19
- Memphis, TN - Sept. 11
- Minneapolis, MN - Sept. 25
- Nashville, TN - Sept. 11
- New York, NY (Long Island) - Nov. 14
- Poughkeepsie, NY - Oct. 24
- Washington, DC (Alexandria, VA) - Sept. 26
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.
"The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge® and DASH FOR DAD race series 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."
Be a Star Athlete – Join ZERO's DASH FOR DAD Team for the Marine Corps Marathon in DC on Oct. 31
Be a pioneer. Be a fighter. Be a winner. Help end prostate cancer!
The renowned Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. begins and ends at the world-famous Marine Corps War Memorial, passing the Lincoln, Jefferson and Washington memorials along the race route.
The "People's Marathon" attracts runners from all over the world – young and old, first-time marathoners and veterans – who compete in this endurance race for their own personal goals. Now you can join the fight to end prostate cancer.
All participants receive guaranteed entry into the race, a technical training shirt, fundraising website and advice, and a pre-race dinner. Please commit to raise a minimum of $500 to help ZERO end prostate cancer. Participants who are traveling to Washington, D.C. for the event and raise $2,000 will receive a $500 travel reimbursement.
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.
Help Educate Congress about Prostate Cancer Issues
Interested in making an impact on Congress about prostate cancer?
One of the most effective things you can do is also one of the most simple. Writing to Congress not only gives you an outlet to discuss issues important to you, but can also lead to real action on that particular issue. Members of Congress rely on their constituents to bring important issues to their attention. Click here to find information on a number of legislative issues pertaining to prostate cancer as well as easy-to-use portals to guide you on how to craft a letter to Congress.
Three current legislative issues regarding prostate cancer are:
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Research and Treatment Update
From Suspicion to Treatment: Is Time to Action Appropriate?
Newly-published research is reviewed in considering the appropriate timeframe for getting tested for prostate cancer and receiving treatment.
Prostate Biopsy Can Cause Urinary, Erectile Problems
Men receiving a saturation biopsy, where 20 tissue samples are taken, have the highest risk of developing lingering health problems, according to this German study.
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