Progress Reports
As part of the award agreement, investigators are expected to make routine progress reports. Members of PCF’s Science Department regularly meet with the award winners to check in on their research. Please check back for new reports as they will be posted as processed. 2009 Creativity Award Reports Cory Abate-Shen, PhD Shelton Earp,. Read More
10/06/2016
A Labor of Brotherly Love and a Passion for a Cause
Over the past 7 years, the city of Philadelphia has become a renowned leader in immuno-oncology. Philadelphia’s success in this pioneering field, which harnesses patients’ own immune systems to fight cancer, has been a source of inspiration for real estate developer Neal Rodin, who has parlayed his entrepreneurial spirit into. Read More
10/05/2016
A New Generation of Researchers Pioneers Life Saving Solutions
PCF's Young Investigator Program gives recent MDs and PhDs the opportunity to conduct breakthrough research at a critical point in their careers as professional scientists. For these researchers, the first 7 or so years following the conferral of the terminal degree is a precarious and uncertain time. Academic positions are in. Read More
Questions to Ask Before Starting Chemotherapy
Since my PSA is rising again, do we discontinue the androgen deprivation therapy ("hormone therapy")? Why or why not? Are there additional hormone therapy approaches that we should explore? Should I get a bone scan or CT scan to determine if the cancer has spread to my bones? What will. Read More
What Can Go Wrong With the Prostate: Cancer, BPH, and Prostatitis
Prostate cancer isn't the only health issue that can develop with the prostate. Learn about the three most common prostate problems. Read More
Questions to Ask your Doctor: Recurrence of Prostate Cancer
When it is caught early, prostate cancer is usually curable. However, some men may see a return of their cancer, which can occur many years later. Generally, this will be noticed because of a rising PSA, and your doctor may recommend more treatment. Here are a few questions to ask. Read More
Questions to Ask your Doctor: Advanced Stage
If you have been diagnosed with advanced stage prostate cancer (cancer that has metastasized beyond the prostate), your cancer may not be curable at this time, but treatments may slow the progression of the disease. A goal of oncology is for patients to "be there for the cure." You want to. Read More
Questions to Ask your Doctor: Early Stage Prostate Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer (cancer is only found in the prostate and has not spread to other organs or lymph nodes), there are a variety of treatment options to consider, and information to take into account before making any decisions. You want to be. Read More
Not Your Father’s Prostate Cancer
What do recent medical advances mean for men and their families today, and how is this different from the experience of their fathers and grandfathers before them? And what does the future hold? Read More
Questions to Ask your Doctor: While on Active Surveillance
The usage of Active Surveillance or "watchful waiting" has been increasing in frequency over the past few years as an alternative to treatment. Men with a low grade Gleason score (6 or under), low PSA and stage, and a small volume (small amount of cancer found during biopsy), may opt. Read More