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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Exosome Diagnostics today are announcing a multi-year collaboration to accelerate clinical validation of Exosome's biofluid molecular diagnostics technology in prostate cancer. In addition, Howard Soule, Ph.D., chief science officer of PCF, will join the Exosome Diagnostics Scientific Advisory Board. The collaboration will explore the capabilities of a new generation of RNA biofluid...
"Model of National Leadership" to be created and groundbreaking research to be presented BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Massachusetts leaders will gather at the State House today for Prostate Cancer Awareness Day to proclaim prostate cancer as a public priority in Massachusetts and a health care crisis in African American men, and discuss recent advances in early diagnosis and treatment. Senate President Therese Murray will announce a Governor's Proclamation of September...
CAMDEN, N.J., Sept. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- There is still time for runners and walkers (and babies in strollers) to register for the "Great Prostate Cancer Challenge" race that will be held Sunday September 25, 2011 starting at Campbell's Field in Camden at 9 a.m. The Phillie Phanatic(TM) will be on hand to greet racers and children alike. "Prostate cancer affects one out of every six men and will kill nearly 30,000 in this coming year alone," said Dr. Adam Perzin, Great Cancer Challenge...
OWINGS MILLS, Md., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Urology Associates (CUA), the largest urology group practice in Maryland, continues its commitment to raise awareness about prostate cancer and raise funds for prostate cancer research with the 5th annual Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run to be held on Sunday, September 25 at 8:30 a.m. at Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University. NFL greats - many from "The Greatest Game Ever Played" -- have supported the...
ZERO - THE PROJECT TO END PROSTATE CANCER HOSTS SUMMIT, RACES AND FREE TESTING WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and although strides have been made in the fight against prostate cancer, it remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. Through initiatives such as the Summit to End Prostate Cancer, the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, and the Drive Against Prostate...
(Ivanhoe Newswire) "“ Researchers have identified five inherited genetic variants that are strongly associated with aggressive, lethal prostate cancer. The discovery could ultimately lead to the development of a simple blood test that could be given upon diagnosis to determine which men should receive aggressive treatments versus a more conservative approach.A substantial number of men with indolent tumors "“ which have a low probability of progressing to clinically significant, lethal...
Be Bold, Be Bald! asks people to wear a bald cap on October 21 to honor cancer patients. Boston, MA (PRWEB) August 01, 2011 If you see people donning bald caps on outdoor billboards, sides of trains and buses, and websites during the next few months, don't be surprised. They are helping to spread the word about Be Bold, Be Bald! and the courageous act they are doing to raise awareness and donations for cancer charities. On October 21, people across the country will be wearing bald caps...
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer, with the help of advocates across the country, has successfully preserved critical funding for prostate cancer research. Representative Cliff Stearns (R-FL) offered an amendment on the House floor that was unanimously approved to transfer an additional $16 million to the $64 million originally stated for the Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP). (Logo:...
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Canary Foundation's Canary Prostate Team has been awarded two Department of Defense (DOD) grants issued by the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA). Totaling $2.25 million, these grants will help fund prostate cancer research led by Peter Carroll, MD, Ziding Feng, PhD, and James Brooks, MD. Dr. Carroll of The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has received the DOD Prostate Cancer Research...
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To celebrate a decade of saving lives, a charitable foundation has challenged ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer to double the number of men tested through the Drive Against Prostate Cancer, the only nationwide mobile prostate cancer testing program. Contributions from individuals and companies to the Double the Drive $1 Million Matching Campaign will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1 million, and will be used to expand...
