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He was “the father of modern science in prostate disease.” More than this, he was a great man Donald S. Coffey: 1932-2017 We lost a good friend today, and the international world of prostate cancer research lost one of its brightest stars, a brilliant scientist, scholar, thinker, mentor and teacher.. Read More
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 Don Coffey was my friend,. Read More
Losing someone you love can feel impossibly hard. One way to find meaning in your loss is to share their story and invite others to join in memorializing the life of someone who is close to your heart. A memorial page allows you to create a legacy where people can. Read More
Six months ago, the future looked pretty bleak for Chris Seelye. At just 62, this professional photographer from Washington State thought he had maybe a year to live. “I was facing a terminal illness and was reaching the time where I had to start making decisions,” he says. Decisions like,. Read More
The PCF community mourns the loss of our inspiration, our leader, our chief. Don Coffey was a pioneer in the field of prostate cancer research and a visionary scientist who leaves behind an indelible mark of progress in the world. Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and tho’ We are. Read More
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 the next level, with 20 million gallons of chemical defoliants. Read More
In October 2017, the Prostate Cancer Foundation held its 24th Annual Scientific Retreat. Like no other gathering in the industry, the retreat brings together the best and the brightest minds working on prostate cancer to share research, report on new results for patients, and participate in unprecedented collaborations. This year,. Read More
Thank you for supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Take a photo from the event and share it to your favorite social media channel. If you’re looking for copy to include with your photo, simply copy and paste any of the below messages. Step 1: Snap a photo from the event Step. Read More
2017 Movember Foundation - Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - PCF Challenge Award ($1 Million) Principal Investigators: Douglas McNeel, MD, PhD (University of Wisconsin) Co-Investigators: Glenn Liu, MD (University of Wisconsin), Robert Jeraj, PhD (University of Wisconsin), Christos Kyriakopoulos, MD (University of Wisconsin) Project Title: Broadening T-Cell Activation with PD-1 Blockade to. Read More
Thanks in part to research funded by the Prostate Cancer Foundation, standards of care for patients have increased significantly in the last 20 years. With the advent of precision oncology, the hope is that there could be no deaths from prostate cancer in as little as 5 years from now.. Read More