February 5, 2014
2014 PHEN CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Click to View
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings and 
Dr. Artie Shelton
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, (MD-7), led the effort to add prostate cancer as a disease for the Compassionate Allowance Program. 
Dr. Artie Shelton, PHEN Survivor Network member, attended the announcement.   
 
View CBS's News Segment of the Announcement
PHEN SURVIVOR NETWORK 

Prostate cancer survivors play a crucial role in the fight against Prostate Cancer by mobilizing

their loved ones, churches and communities. Survivors and their families are encouraged to join the Survivor Network.

 
Survivors in Action
William Netter Coordinates Prostate Cancer Talk at the Prince Hall Grand Lodge Conference
PHEN Webcast, February 12th, 2014 at 6 pm ET
THE IMPORTANCE OF CLINICAL TRIAL PARTICIPATION
The PHEN monthly webcast will feature a dynamic presentation on clinical trials and how Prostate Cancer survivors and patients participation can impact the research and strides being made. 
 
 
Presenter:
Karen M. Winkfield, MD, PhD, 
Assistant Professor Department of Radiation and Oncology, Harvard Medical School; Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital
 
Webcast viewers will be able to submit questions via: email (rapcancer@prostatehealthed.org), Facebook (ProstateHealthEducationNetwork), and Twitter (@RAPCancer) during the live webcast.  

  

Please join the webcast February 12th, 2014 at 6 pm ET by visiting www.rapcancer.org. 
CLINICAL TRIALS AND TREATMENTS
Xtandi Shows Promise in Advanced Prostate Cancer When Used Before Chemotherapy

Radiotherapy Plus Hormone Therapy Cuts Prostate Cancer Death in Half, Shows Long Term Study 

Abiraterone Acetate for Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer

Evaluation of Diet and Exercise in Prostate Cancer Patients (CRONOS II)

Custom-Fit Treatments for Prostate Cancer 
Radiation Combo for High-Risk Prostate Cancer Offers Good Outcomes
More Information:
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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Prostate Cancer Death Risk Higher in Diabetics

 

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