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Commemorating the National Cancer Act, 50 Years Later

December 23rd marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the National Cancer Act. This important law significantly increased funding for cancer research, treatment, and education, and led to the...Read More

Breaking News: Kit for PSMA PET imaging agent gains FDA approval

The highly sensitive prostate cancer diagnosis scan called PSMA PET imaging will become more widely available in the U.S. following a new FDA approval. Today, the FDA approved a kit...Read More

Should You Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster?

With COVID-19 cases currently rising in many states and the emergence of the new omicron variant, many people are wondering whether they should get a vaccine booster. Research suggests that...Read More

Gut Bacteria May Fuel Prostate Cancer Growth

How does advanced prostate cancer continue to grow, despite hormone therapy? A new study implicates bacteria in the gut that make testosterone, fueling the tumor. This groundbreaking insight may also...Read More

PCF’s President and CEO Dr. Charles Ryan recently joined a panel discussing the latest in cancer research at the 2021 Global Conference

Watch the replay from October 19, 2021 Global Conference Cancer didn't quit during the pandemic, but neither did cancer innovation. We even saw approaches first pioneered in cancer now...Read More

Promising Results of PROpel Phase 3 Clinical Trial Announced

Initial results of a large clinical trial in patients with advanced prostate cancer show promise for a combination treatment approach using two existing medications: olaparib plus abiraterone. Patients with metastatic...Read More

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The Complex, Natural Biochemistry of a Healthy Diet

During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, PCF hosted a webinar, “The Science of Nutrition and Prostate Cancer.” One of our panelists, the accomplished nutrition researcher Prof. Richard Mithen, presented an overview...Read More

Pumpkin Seeds

It’s officially autumn. Kids are back in school, leaves are falling, and winter squash are starting to line the grocery store shelves. Acorn, butternut, spaghetti, delicata… regardless of your favorite,...Read More

Friday #3, September 24 – Dessert at every meal!

But it has to be made of fruit and vegetables only, no added sugar (share your recipes/photos/inventions!) The first week we eliminated added sugar. Last week we learned how to...Read More

Friday #2, September 17 – Take your favorite recipe and substitute fruit

This week we acknowledge that sometimes you just have to satisfy that craving. Research indicates that elimination diets – where you starve yourself of certain foods – do not work...Read More

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