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03/13/2019

Kristen Bell Chooses Winners of the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s 2nd Annual True Love Campaign Honoring Caregivers of Prostate Cancer Patients

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 13, 2019 – Winners of the 2nd Annual TRUE Love campaign, which honors caregivers of prostate cancer patients, were announced today by the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). Selected by actress Kristen Bell from hundreds of submissions, the winning stories recognized Deborah Price from Petaluma, CA and... Read More

03/07/2019

ATLANTA HAWKS’ FIRST-EVER “BLACK HISTORY MONTH ASSIST CHALLENGE” RAISES AWARENESS AND $150,000 FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – March 7, 2019 -- The Atlanta Hawks’ inaugural campaign to raise awareness to help defeat prostate cancer while raising funds to support life-saving research, resulted in $150,000 donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). In recognition of Black History Month and to bring greater awareness of... Read More

02/11/2019

Study finds upsurge in ‘active surveillance’ for low-risk prostate cancer

Original Press Release Issued by: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Many men with low-risk prostate cancer who most likely previously would have undergone immediate surgery or radiation are now adopting a more conservative “active surveillance” strategy, according to an analysis of a new federal database by scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The use... Read More

02/07/2019

Atlanta Hawks, Prostate Cancer Foundation Team Up To Fight Prostate Cancer

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks and Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) have joined together to launch a first-of-its-kind multi-pronged program with the goal of slamming prostate cancer. Led by Hawks Vice Chair of the Board and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill and his father, NFL Legend Calvin Hill, the Hawks are... Read More

02/05/2019

The Prostate Cancer Foundation Kicks Off 2nd Annual TRUE Love Contest With Kristen Bell Honoring Caregivers

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2019 -- Today, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) kicks-off its 2nd Annual TRUE Love contest that honors family and caregivers for their tireless work in caring for their loved ones living with prostate cancer. TRUE is a tribute to the unsung heroes – whether they are spouses, partners, nurses, doctors, siblings, children or... Read More

01/31/2019

Fuego Box Turns Up The Heat On Prostate Cancer With The Choco Challenge™

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 31, 2019 As Valentine’s Day approaches, spice up your life while supporting the fight against prostate cancer. Fuego Box, purveyors of small-batch/craft hot sauces delivered to your door monthly, is teaming up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) on The Choco Challenge™, the world’s spiciest mini chocolate bar. People... Read More

12/18/2018

Prostate Cancer Scoring Method May Underestimate Mortality Risk in Black Men

Original Press Release Issued by: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Black men diagnosed with prostate cancer classified as low risk may actually have a more aggressive form of the disease that is more likely to be fatal than in nonblack men placed in the same prognostic category, a new study suggests. This... Read More

11/28/2018

Reliance on ‘YouTube Medicine’ May Be Dangerous for Those Concerned About Prostate Cancer

Original Press Release Issued by: NYU Langone Health NOVEMBER 27, 2018 (9:30AM) The most popular YouTube videos on prostate cancer often offer misleading or biased medical information that poses potential health risks to patients, an analysis of the social media platform shows. Led by researchers at NYU School of Medicine and NYU... Read More

11/08/2018

$2.5 Million Gift From The John And Daria Barry Foundation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation Establishes New Precision Oncology Center of Excellence Serving U.S. Veterans at VA’s Manhattan Campus

NEW YORK, NY, November 8, 2018 – Helping to advance revolutionary research in prostate cancer and delivery of precision treatments to U.S. Veterans, the John and Daria Barry Foundation has donated $2.5 million to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to establish the John and Daria Barry Precision Oncology Center of... Read More

10/30/2018

The Prostate Cancer Foundation Awards $5.5 Million to PCF Challenge Award Recipients to Advance Prostate Cancer Research

LOS ANGELES, Calif., October 30, 2018 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is announcing today that it will be awarding more than $5.5 million in research funding to six new 2018 PCF Challenge Award teams. Funding for the PCF Challenge Award will support international, multi-institutional, cross-disciplinary teams of scientists conducting... Read More