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PCF Young Investigator Awards are intended to identify a cohort of future research leaders who will keep the field of prostate cancer research vibrant with new ideas and offer career and project support for early career physicians and scientists who are committed to advancing the prostate cancer field. Twenty-eight PCF Young Investigator Awards totaling $6.1 million were awarded to the promising next generation of cancer researchers.
Learn MorePCF Young Investigator Awards are intended to identify a cohort of future research leaders who will keep the field of prostate cancer research vibrant with new ideas and offer career and project support for early career physicians and scientists who are committed to advancing the prostate cancer field. Twenty-eight PCF Young Investigator Awards totaling $6.1 million were awarded to the promising next generation of cancer researchers.
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DONATE NOWIf you have been diagnosed with localized prostate cancer, how do you choose the best treatment? Newer tests of your tumor’s genetic material can help you and your doctor understand more about the aggressiveness of the cancer. Dr. Ryan speaks with urologist Adtiya Bagrodia, MD, and radiation oncologist Tyler Seibert, MD, PhD, of UCSD about how they use this type of testing to improve patient care.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTERIn Part Two in a series on advanced and metastatic prostate cancer, this month we focus on metastatic castration-resistant disease: when patients taking on hormone therapy see their PSA rise, and sites of cancer are seen on imaging scans. Leading experts in medical oncology discuss the many treatment options available, tests that can help guide your care, clinical trials, and more.
Register NowIf you are caring for a loved one with prostate cancer, you know how taxing it can be. Guest author Susan Dresner shares her valuable perspective and lessons learned from caring for her partner.
Read more.Prostate cancer and its treatments can impact patients’ sexual health. We recently hosted an interactive Facebook Live with Dr. Zachary Klaassen and Dr. Sherita King to talk about how and why these changes occur, and the many different ways to manage them. Learn about treatment options for erectile dysfunction, what to know if you’re considering a penile implant, pain during intercourse, and more.
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A PCF-funded study published in the prestigious journal Science has identified a new subtype of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Understanding how genes and proteins “drive” this particular type of cancer may lead to new treatments. In...
Advanced Prostate CancerFrom the Lab“Plant-based” foods are increasingly on the radar. You can grab a green juice at most chain coffee shops, a decent salad at airport restaurants, or a meat-free veggie burger at some locations of the major burger...
DietNutritionAs men age, their testosterone levels can fall: by one estimate, 39% of men aged 45-85 have blood testosterone levels considered low (less than 300 ng/mL). Many have no symptoms, but some men may experience symptoms...
Questions for Your Treatment TeamSexual Health“I don’t think we’ve ever been in a more exciting time in prostate cancer and oncology, with advances in targeted therapies, hormonal therapies, cellular therapies, radioligand therapies. We don’t know what’s the next big thing, but...
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If you’ve recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may be asking yourself if there were warning signs or symptoms you should have noticed earlier. So...
In 1993, PCF created a Competitive Awards program that revolutionized the evaluation and funding of prostate cancer research. Fortune magazine credited PCF with creating the “modern venture philanthropy” model for cancer research—citing the transformative power of PCF’s short grant applications and rapid funding. The awards empowered many young scientists to fill the pipeline...
For ResearchersThe Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving prostate cancer research. Founded in 1993 by Mike Milken, PCF has been responsible for raising more than $1 billion in support of cutting-edge research through more than 2,250 research projects at 245 leading cancer centers, with a global footprint spanning 28 countries. Since PCF’s inception, and through its efforts, patients around the world are living longer, suffering fewer complications, and enjoying better quality of life. PCF is committed to creating a global public square for prostate cancer, in service to our mission of ending death and suffering from the disease.
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