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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...
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Quentin "Skip" Lockwood, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer has resigned his position in order to pursue a new opportunity at a family business in upstate New York. Skip lent his leadership skills to the organization for thirteen years, serving five of those as CEO. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130129/DC50244LOGO) "The Board would like to thank Skip for his incredible...
Gilda's Club in Grand Rapids, Mich. to host Dr. Brian Lane on March 5, 2013. Grand Rapids, Michigan (PRWEB) February 21, 2013 Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments (PAACT) has announced that Dr. Brian Lane will discuss the changes and challenges that prostate cancer patients face in treatment and in daily life. His presentation on "Prostate Cancer Treatment: Weighing the Options Before, During and After" will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. at the...
PAACT Announces Its Second 2013 Event Geared Toward Becoming More Informed About Prostate Cancer Grand Rapids, Michigan (PRWEB) January 28, 2013 Prostate cancer charity Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments (PAACT) announced that it will be holding its second event of the year on Tuesday, February 5 at 7 p.m., at the Gilda's Club in Grand Rapids. Speaker Dr. Chris Whelan will discuss must-know information about prostate cancer during his presentation titled "Prostate...
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Measurements taken over time of prostate specific antigen, the most commonly used screening test for prostate cancer in men, improve the accuracy of aggressive prostate cancer detection when compared to a single measurement of PSA, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in the British Journal of Urology International. The retrospective study examined the electronic health records of nearly 220,000 men ages 45 and older...
Canadians underestimate difficulty of coping with prostate cancer's impact on sex life TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - Two recent Leger Marketing surveys probing Canadians' perceptions of the most difficult things to deal with if faced with a diagnosis of prostate cancer illustrate a significant gap in appreciating quality of life issues associated with the disease. For instance, according to the surveys, while Canadians in general (32%) and men who have had, or currently...
HORSHAM, Pa., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While the devastating physical effects of prostate cancer are widely known, the psychological impact of the disease is a silent struggle for many men. Janssen Biotech, Inc. releases the results of its "Mind Over Manhood: Misconceptions About Prostate Cancer" survey conducted by Wakefield Research, which uncovers both a surprising lack of awareness and a profound emotional impact of the disease on men. The survey reveals a significant gap...
FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The first Prostate Cancer Resource Center (PCRC) opened today in Lee County, providing resources and support for the families who have been affected by prostate cancer. The PCRC is the first center in southwest Florida offering a free, open to the public environment providing support information, advocacy initiatives, clinical research opportunities, and answers for the cancer most commonly diagnosed in men- prostate cancer. (Photo:...
