Latest ZERO—The Project to End Prostate Cancer Stories

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA), representing more than 2,000 urologists nationwide, supports the rights of men to access appropriate prostate cancer screening. New guidelines released by the American Urological Association include specific recommendations for screening men between the ages of 55 and 69, as well as appropriateness criteria for younger and older men based on risk factors and life expectancy. "Every...

redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Healthy men under the age of 55 do not need routine annual prostate cancer screenings, according to new clinical practice guidelines released by the American Urological Association (AUA). The agency, which USA Today reporter Liz Szabo said “staunchly defended” prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screenings in recent years, has now declared the tests are “not recommended” for anyone under the age of 40, for average-risk men...

SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the American Urological Association (AUA) released a new Guideline on the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer, which addresses prostate cancer early detection for the purpose of reducing prostate cancer mortality. The guideline was developed through a rigorous, systematic review of published literature (including data extraction and analysis), and updates the AUA's Best Practice Statement on Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA),...

DENVER, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Prostate Conditions Education Council (PCEC), a national organization committed to men's health and a leader in prostate cancer early detection, released the following statement in response to new clinical practice guideline released today by the American Urological Association (AUA). The statement is attributed to PCEC Chairman E. David Crawford, MD, PCEC President Wendy Poage and PCEC Council Member Nelson Stone. "PCEC applauds...

Men ages 55 to 69 urged to talk with their doctors about benefits, harms of testing SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Men ages 55 to 69 who are considering prostate cancer screening should talk with their doctors about the benefits and harms of testing and proceed based on their personal values and preferences, according to a new clinical practice guideline released today by the American Urological Association (AUA). The new guideline, which updates the Association's...

Program Builds Prostate Cancer Awareness and Action in Support of America's Veterans and Adds to Other Janssen Biotech Education Efforts for Men at High Risk, including Making Awareness a Priority (M.A.P.) HORSHAM, Pa., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary NASCAR(® )driver, team owner, and prostate cancer survivor Richard Petty has teamed with Janssen Biotech, Inc. on Show Your Stripes for Prostate Cancer Awareness. This new educational initiative raises awareness about...

Shared-decision making, clear patient preference recommended before PSA testing Men between the ages of 50 and 69 should discuss the limited benefits and substantial harms of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test with their doctor before undergoing screening for prostate cancer, according to new recommendations issued today by the American College of Physicians (ACP). "Screening for Prostate Cancer: A Guidance Statement from the American College of Physicians" appears in the April 9...

BALTIMORE, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Urology Associates, PA, the premier urology practice in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region, has launched a comprehensive website devoted strictly to its Prostate Cancer Care Program. The site, with a URL of http://prostatecancer.chesapeakeurology.com, is an easy-to-access body of information that was built for prostate cancer patients and consumers alike. It provides detail on how prostate cancer is diagnosed, treatment options...

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 60 events nationwide have united under the same banner for one cause. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110225/ZEROLOGO) Called the ZERO Prostate Cancer Challenge (ZPCC), the new series is comprised of run/walks, golf tournaments and teams at top endurance events. The ZPCC, managed by ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer (a national 501c3 charity), raises awareness and funds to save lives from the most commonly...

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer has appointed Jamie Bearse as its new President and CEO. Bearse is an 11-year veteran of the organization who has held many roles and responsibilities within ZERO including Chief Operating Officer and most recently Chief Strategic Officer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110225/ZEROLOGO) "The Board welcomes Jamie to his new role as CEO," said Jonathan Schwartz, Chairman of the Board...