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Press Releases: 2012
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Press Releases: 2010
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Press Releases: 2008
Press Releases: 2007

Press Releases: 2012

1/17/2012 Patient Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer 10 Years Ago Achieves Fifth Remission | New Documentary Underscores Advances in Treatment Science and Provides Hope for Patients with Metastatic Disease

Press Releases: 2011

12/8/2011 Moustaches Raise over $107 Million During Month of Movember | 144,453 Americans Grow and Support the Mo for Cancers Affecting Men
10/25/2011 Stand Up To Cancer and the Prostate Cancer Foundation Collaborate on a Prostate Cancer Research Dream Team | Stand Up To Cancer and the Prostate Cancer Foundation to provide a $10M multidisciplinary grant to fuel creativity, innovation and collaboration
10/24/2011 STRIDE Everyday Joins the Prostate Cancer Foundation's Take Aim Campaign | New Program Fights Prostate Cancer by Raising Consumer Awareness and Funding Research
10/13/2011 The Prostate Cancer Foundation and Exosome Diagnostics Collaborate to Accelerate Clinical Validation | The Prostate Cancer Foundation and Exosome Diagnostics Collaborate to Accelerate Clinical Validation
10/11/2011 New Urine DNA Test Used with PSA Can Eliminate Unnecessary Biopsies and Reduce Fear of Overtreatment | Detecting Two Cancer-Specific Genetic Fingerprints Can Better Direct Patients and Eliminate Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies
10/10/2011 PCF Responds to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation on PSA Screening | While needing better guidelines, the PSA still plays an important role in detecting early prostate cancer in informed patients.
9/28/2011 PCF-Affiliated Scientist Receives Presidential Honors
9/22/2011 Oakland Raiders Support Prostate Cancer Awareness with Blue September at First Home Game | Prostate Cancer Patients and Survivors to Present Game Ball
9/22/2011 Oakland City Hall Turns Blue for Prostate Cancer and Joins Oakland Raiders and Oakland Black Fire Fighters Association | Blue September Campaign with the Prostate Cancer Foundation Continues In Oakland to Raise Awareness
9/5/2011 San Francisco City Hall Joins Blue September by Turning Blue for Prostate Cancer | Blue Campaign with the Prostate Cancer Foundation To Raise Awareness Among San Franciscans
9/1/2011 Landmark LA Buildings Go Blue for National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month | PCF and Blue September Initiate Blue Campaign to Raise Awareness Among Angelenos
8/30/2011 Take Aim: NASDAQ OMX and Prostate Cancer Foundation Team Up | New Campaign to Fight Prostate Cancer will Launch at NASDAQ Closing Bell
8/18/2011 PCF Makes Prostate Cancer Information More Accessible with Launch of Mobile Website | Patients and Caregivers Can Now Access Information With Ease
8/4/2011 Prostate Cancer Foundation Funds $9.8 Million in 10 New Challenge Awards for Innovative Research | Awards Will Fast Forward Scientific Discovery and Breakthroughs for Patients with Advanced Disease
8/2/2011 Prostate Cancer Foundation Funds First Two Mazzone Challenge Awards for Innovative Research | Awards Are Named in Honor of Late Massachusetts Judge A. David Mazzone
7/20/2011 Safeway Customers and Employees Raise Over $10 Million for Prostate Cancer Research | Over $75 Million Contributed to Accelerating Research since 2001
6/1/2011 Prostate Cancer Foundation Funds $4.2 Million in New Creativity Awards for Advanced Research | Initial Funding Launches 14 Innovative Projects For Accelerating Advances Against Prostate Cancer
5/19/2011 Prostate Cancer Foundation and Major League Baseball Team Up Against Prostate Cancer | 16th Annual Home Run Challenge to Raise Crucial Funds for Advanced Prostate Cancer Research
5/18/2011 Movember Campaign Generates $2.6 Million for PCF | Mustache community unites to change the face of men's health
5/17/2011 Denosumab May Prolong Metastasis-Free Survival in Men with High-Risk Prostate Cancer | New data presented at the American Urological Association Conference
5/3/2011 PCF's CEO Jonathan Simons Speaks on Panel "Exploring the Frontiers of Medicine: How We Will Save Lives From Cancer" | Watch the video of this discussion from the 2011 Milken Institute Global Conference
5/2/2011 Food and Drug Administration Approves Abiraterone for Treatment of Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer | Oral agent extends overall survival by over four months
5/2/2011 PCF's Chief Science Officer Howard Soule Moderates Panel on Longevity | Watch the video of "The Keys to Longevity" discussion from the 2011 Milken Institute Global Conference
3/29/2011 Prostate Cancer Professional Turned Patient Finds Purpose in Cancer Blog | A year after diagnosis, thousands have been reached by a voice

Press Releases: 2010

11/9/2010 Prostate Cancer Foundation Adds Two New Investigators | Funding raises the total of PCF Young Investigators to 50
10/13/2010 Prostate Cancer Advocates Circulate Petition to the NFL | As stadiums and players turn pink this month, cancer advocates say great, but ask where’s the blue?
10/8/2010 Abiraterone Phase III Clinical Trial Data to be Highlight of ESMO Meeting| New drug offers hope to prostate cancer patients and may also have a role in treating breast cancer
9/16/2010 PCF Encouraged by Introduction of New Prostate Cancer Legislation | Bipartisan Measure Would Coordinate Research and Help Accelerate Cures
9/14/2010 Prostate Cancer Community Issues Five-Point Call to Action for Policymakers | Charlie Wilson, Jean Fogelberg and Rosey Grier Join “Advance on Washington” to Improve Treatments, Reduce Overtreatment
8/18/2010 PCF to Host Patient, Survivor and Supporter Breakfast as Part of the Advance on Washington for Prostate Cancer | Celebrities, sports icons and special guests to attend September 14 event
7/21/2010 Safeway Customers and Employees Raise Over $11 Million for Prostate Cancer Research | Over $65 million contributed to accelerating research since 2001
7/12/2010 PCF Gains Huge Exposure at All-Star Charity 5K | Event's Second Year Draws 10,000 Participants
6/25/2010 PCF and Major League Baseball Score 112 Home Runs for Prostate Cancer Research | 14th Annual Home Run Challenge Raised Funds for Prostate Cancer Research
6/7/2010 PCF Announces U-M Researchers Discover Melanoma Drug Target that Occurs in Prostate Cancer Patients | Anti-RAF drugs already in clinical trials for melanoma; could be evaluated in lethal RAF-driven prostate cancers
6/3/2010 Dollar for Dads Targets Big Greens for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Research | Second Year Father’s Day Program Rolls out with 64 Golf Courses
6/2/2010 PCF Adds Four New Scientists to 2010 Class of Young Investigators | With Additional Funding Making These New Grants Possible, PCF Hopes to Soon Reach a Total of 50 Young Investigators Since 2008
5/27/2010 National Proactive Surveillance Network for Prostate Cancer Announced | PCF to launch national online program aimed at better treating men diagnosed with prostate cancer
5/12/2010 PCF Awards $3.6 million in 12 New Creativity Awards for Advanced Research | Innovative projects are selected for their potential to accelerate discovery and deliver game-changing results for prostate cancer
4/29/2010 Why Can't Men Be More Like Women? | Famed Sports Figures Vida Blue and Rosey Grier Promote Early Detection.
4/22/2010 Experts to Men: Controversy Aside, PSA Test Can Still Save Your Life | Panel Discussion Hosted by the Prostate Cancer Foundation Provides Clarity on Screening Debate.
4/13/2010 Prostate Cancer Foundation Issues $4.5 Million in Grants to Support Innovation From Young Investigators | Awards Go to 21 Young Research Scientists to Accelerate New Discoveries for Battling Prostate Cancer.
3/3/2010 PSA Remains an Important Tool for Fighting Cancer Says Prostate Cancer Foundation | Leading Funder of Prostate Cancer Research Calls for Thorough Discussion of Options with Patients and More Funding for Discovering Better Biomarkers.
1/6/2010 PCF to Fund More Than 30 New Projects to Accelerate Prostate Cancer Research | PCF continues vigorous funding of innovative cancer research projects that would otherwise be left unfunded in today’s economy.

Press Releases: 2009

11/13/2009 In Celebration of Wade Thompson | The Prostate Cancer Foundation is saddened by the passing of Wade Thompson, an exemplary humanitarian and a major philanthropist in research for prostate and other cancers.
10/20/2009 Step 2A CURE Joins PGA Tour to Promote Health and Raise Funds for Prostate Cancer Research | Program to be featured at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship October 29 – November 1 in Sonoma.
10/6/2009 Gary Dicovitsky to Head Major Gifts Program at the Prostate Cancer Foundation | Veteran executive named Executive Vice President of Development.
9/24/2009 Global Prostate Cancer Research Meetings Opens | Prostate Cancer Foundation convenes the world’s leading cancer researchers for three days of scientific exchange.
9/22/2009 Arizona Residents Greg and Lauren Glassman Recognized for their Support in Fighting Cancer | Funding from CrossFit, Inc. event to support innovative research by leading scientists.
9/18/2009 Prostate Cancer Guide for African-American Men and Their Families Now Available | Publication offers facts and guidance for hardest-hit male population and features personal thoughts from Charlie Wilson, D.L. Hughley and Snoop Dogg.
8/20/2009 PCF Funding for Bone Metastasis Research Supports New Drug to Improve Lives of Prostate Cancer Patients | Denosumab, increasing bone density and cutting fracture risk in prostate cancer survivors, is one example of promising developments.
7/9/2009 R&B Artist Charlie Wilson to Perform for Prostate Cancer Research at Club Nokia | Famed vocalist will give voice to this number one men’s health issue.
6/8/2009 A Dollar for Dads to Hit a Hole in One for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Research | First-time Father’s Day program debuts at 52 golf courses.
5/7/2009 New Diet and Exercise Guidelines for Prostate Health Published by Prostate Cancer Foundation | Publication authored by four leading scientists presents the latest findings on lifestyle, cancer prevention and survivorship.
4/16/2009 Famed Marathoner Bill Rodgers Runs Again - This Time for Prostate Cancer Awareness | Prostate cancer survivor Rodgers represented the cause of millions of American men and their families at the 2009 Boston Marathon.
4/6/2009 Prostate Cancer Foundation Funds $1.0 Million in New Creativity Awards for Advanced Research | Initial funding gives boost to 10 innovative projects to accelerate advances against prostate cancer.
3/26/2009 Prostate Cancer Foundation Endorses the 21st Century Cancer ALERT Act | Introduced by Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Kay Baily Hutchison, bill will renew America’s commitment to fighting cancer and finding cures.
2/6/2009 R&B Artist Charlie Wilson Announces Prostate Cancer Diagnosis | With early detection and a promising prognosis, famed vocalist teams with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise awareness and funds for research.

Press Releases: 2008

11/25/2008 2008 Prostate Cancer Retreat Available Online | More than 40 presentations representing the latest developments in prostate cancer research are featured on pcf.org.
11/11/2008 9-Year-Old Named 2008 Health Hero by WebMD | Young girl honored her father’s struggle with cancer by helping to raise more than $100,000 for prostate cancer research.
9/22/2008 Workout Fundraising Event to Support Prostate Cancer Research | Athletes for a Cure hosts Fight Gone Bad 3 on September 27.
9/21/2008 9-Year-Old Completes Triathlon, Helps Raise More Than $100,000 For Prostate Cancer | Joined by world champion triathletes, young girl from Michigan honors her father’s struggle with cancer.
9/2/2008 Make a Loving Point While Making a Delicious, Healthy Meal | Chef Beth Ginsberg offers seasonal menu to stimulate taste buds and discussion during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
8/19/2008 Prostate Cancer Foundation Commits $4.3 Million to Young Investigators | 2008 Awards Go to 19 Young, Innovative Researchers Whose Programs Exhibit Potential for Battling Prostate Cancer.
8/7/20008 Kayaking Cancer Survivor to Finish 1,700 Mile Paddle in NYC | Skip Ciccarelli, a 60-year-old survivor of prostate cancer, completes a 1,700 mile, 54-day kayak trek .
6/25/2008 Nine-year-old Triathlete Spins into Action for Prostate Cancer | Winter Vinecki to join Chicago Spinning Nation team on June 28.
6/14/2008 Lone Cancer Survivor Begins 1,700 Mile Paddle for Two Million Men Battling Prostate Cancer | High-School instructor and kayaker from Massachusetts departs Chicago on 54-day awareness trek.
6/5/2008 Prostate Cancer Foundation Announces New Internet and E-mail Addresses | PCF.org is the New Domain.
6/4/2008 Prostate Cancer Foundation Grants More than $19 Million to Cancer Research Programs | 2008 Challenge Awards go to eight research programs to drive scientific discovery and battle prostate cancer.
4/24/2008 Prostate Cancer Foundation Partners with AACR to Recognize Promising Young Cancer Researchers | Awardees honored at AACR Annual Meeting 2008.

Press Releases: 2007

11/15/2007 Safeway Inc. and the Prostate Cancer Foundation to Fund Landmark Prostate Cancer Research Collaboration | S.T.A.R. Program brings together researchers from North America's leading prostate cancer centers.
10/13/2007 Leading Researchers to Reveal Comprehensive Dos and Don'ts for Prostate Cancer | Avoiding prostate cancer and living better after diagnosis subject of "lifestyle" panel.
10/12/2007 New Research May Show Why Some Prostate Cancer Recurs After Treatment | Cancer Cells Contain Building Blocks for Cancer "Fuel."
10/12/2007 New Molecules Discovered that Block Cancer Cells from Modifying Cell DNA | Discovery has immediate implications in the development of new diagnostic tests and cancer medications.
10/12/2007 David H. Koch – Prostate Cancer Foundation Nano-Medicine Gift Announced | $5 Million Award Creates Collaborative Team Across Four Leading Research Institutions.
8/6/2007 New Genetic Cause Identified in Prostate Cancer Development | Research studies funded by Prostate Cancer Foundation help find a master "on" switch for prostate cancer.
7/16/2007 Safeway Customers and Employees Join Together to Raise Record $10.7 Million to Help Find a Cure for Prostate Cancer | Funds raised support a broad range of cancer research projects at leading research and medical institutions.
5/8/2007 Athletes TEAM Up in the Fight Against Prostate Cancer | Prostate Cancer Foundation launches national campaign to encourage better patient care.
3/2/2007 Prostate Cancer Foundation Awards $6.1 Million to Record Number of Competitive Award Recipients | The 2006 PCF Competitive Award Program presented a record 63 research investigators with grants to aggressively search for better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer.
2/23/2007 Prostate Cancer Foundation Appoints Executive to Oversee Discovery and Translational Research | Howard R. Soule, PhD, rejoins the PCF after two-year sabbatical to lead innovative research efforts.
2/12/2007 Prostate Cancer Foundation Donors Exceed Matching Grant, Raise $1.5 Million | More than 8,500 Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) donors generously contributed $755,000 to the Wade F. B. Thompson Matching Grant, exceeding the $500,000 goal.