10/19/2023
Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash
Do you have a treasured family recipe or favorite weeknight dish that you just love…..but after all of your reading about nutrition, you suspect that it’s not especially good FOR you? For some occasions, you have to be true to the recipe and make it just like Grandma did. But. Read More
10/03/2023
PCF’s Statement on the Passing of Senator Feinstein
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) mourns the recent passing of our friend and a longtime champion for cancer patients, California Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein led an iconic life of public service and leadership, and her involvement in the world of cancer research was no exception. As Co-Chair of the. Read More
09/29/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation Statement on the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) emphatically supports the bicameral, bipartisan introduction of the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act. In March, the U.S. House of Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY) introduced H.R. 1826 with Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) and Troy Carter (D-LA) as original co-sponsors.. Read More
09/27/2023
Blood and Urine Tests for Prostate Cancer
Your PSA is going up. What’s going on with your prostate? Do you need a biopsy? Or, maybe you’ve already had a biopsy that didn’t find cancer, but your urologist is wondering whether you need another one. What’s the next step? Good news: You don’t have to move directly to. Read More
09/18/2023
Tips to Choose a Surgeon
Tips to Choose a Surgeon If you’re considering surgery for prostate cancer, you probably want to know how to find the “best” surgeon. Radical prostatectomy is a challenging operation. It takes not only skill, but the kind of expertise you get only after being involved in a lot of procedures,. Read More
09/08/2023
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 so important? Researchers are now discovering that chronic inflammation can. Read More
08/28/2023
Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate Pudding Ingredients: 2 cups milk (soy, cocoa soy, almond, low-fat cow's) 1/4 cup natural cane sugar 3 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean (optional) Optional for garnish: fresh berries, chopped nuts, cacao nibs Directions: Place milk, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and. Read More
08/21/2023
Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps
The calendar may say “back to school” for the kids and grandkids, but the heat of summer continues. So this month’s recipe features loads of fresh raw veggies, along with lean protein and delicious umami flavors. Brightly-colored veggies make up the core of a prostate-healthy, heart-healthy diet. But if you. Read More
08/14/2023
Breaking News: FDA Approves Niraparib + Abiraterone for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The FDA has approved a new medication, niraparib, in combination with abiraterone acetate for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who also have mutations in specific genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2. This means that patients with mCRPC (prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate and continues to grow despite. Read More