Inflammation and Superfoods
This month, PCF is running a healthy eating challenge. A lot of the foods on our list are plant-based. They are on the list because they help reduce inflammation in the body. But what does that mean? Why is it…
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5 Reasons to Exercise TODAY!
Are you looking for motivation and inspiration to switch up your usual running or walking workout? Read on for 30 reasons why you might want to vary your activities. To convert to miles, just count 15 or 20 minutes of…
Robert & Susan Hollander Foundation Supports Prostate Cancer Research
When Dr. Robert Hollander was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he wanted to channel his passion for winemaking to support prostate cancer research. He is now preparing to launch new barrels of his small batch Zinfandel and Syrah wines while raising…
Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Don’t Accept Complacency!
“This is all we can do” is a phrase no cancer patient wants to hear, especially someone with metastatic disease. Medical oncologist and PCF-funded investigator Andrew Armstrong, M.D., M.Sc., hears those six words a lot – from patients who have…
Southwestern Spiced Amaranth-Lentil Patties with Cilantro-Jalapeño Sauce
Southwestern Spiced Amaranth-Lentil Patties with Cilantro-Jalapeño Sauce Recipe courtesy of Lois Leonhardi These amaranth and red lentil veggie bites are flavored with a blend of Southwestern spices and topped with cilantro-jalapeño sauce. They are perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner or…
PSMA Targeted Therapy Trial Results: New Hope For Men With Prostate Cancer
There is incredibly hopeful news on the horizon for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Today, promising results were released from a clinical trial of a revolutionary new class of therapy for mCRPC: a radioactive molecule called 177Lu-PSMA-617 that hunts down…
PyL PSMA PET Imaging: Shining the Spotlight on Tiny Bits of Cancer
Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with high-risk prostate cancer. Maybe you have already been treated for prostate cancer, but your PSA is starting to creep back up, which means that the treatment didn’t get all of the cancer – but maybe…
Breaking News: FDA Approves a Highly Sensitive Prostate Cancer Imaging Agent
What this means for patients: Today, the FDA approved another highly sensitive imaging compound specifically for prostate cancer called 18F-DCFPyL. This is the second such approval in less than six months; in December, the FDA approved 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET. These pioneering…
Largest, Most Diverse Ever Study of Prostate Cancer Genetics Brings Disparities into Focus
“PCF has been funding research to understand and improve African American disparities in prostate cancer for more than 25 years. We believe that Dr. Chris Haiman’s research findings will lead to more effective prostate cancer precision screening strategies for men…
UCLA, UCSF gain FDA approval for prostate cancer imaging technique
The University of California’s two nationally ranked medical centers, UCSF and UCLA, and their nuclear medicine teams have obtained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to offer a new imaging technique for prostate cancer that locates cancer lesions…
Broccoli Roasted Red Pepper Soup
This recipe is from Beth Ginsberg, Executive Chef at the Milken Family Foundation. Ingredients: • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 medium onion (sliced) • 6 cups chopped broccoli (florets and steamed) • 2 roasted red peppers • 6 cups…
Get Your Free Prostate Cancer Guide – By Download or Mail
Learn Everything You Need to Know The updated 2019 Patient Guide is here. Compiled with the contributions of top-tier doctors and researchers in prostate cancer, it is a must-have resource for patients and families. It focuses all of the information…
$2.5 Million Gift from Robert Frederick Smith to the Prostate Cancer Foundation is the Largest Donation Ever Dedicated to Advancing Prostate Cancer Research in African-American Men
SANTA MONICA, CA Jan. 14, 2018 – Helping to advance revolutionary research in prostate cancer, Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, has donated $2.5 million to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to focus research on…
Agent Orange and Prostate Cancer
It’s a legacy of war that nobody wanted: the lingering effects of the tactical herbicide called Agent Orange. This was “scorched earth” warfare – destroying vegetation to clear the countryside of places for the enemy to hide – taken to…
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer today have many options available to them. Here are a few questions to help guide conversations with your treatment team. Your Cancer Your Treatment Options Side Effects Other Considerations Remember, you want to…