Prostate Cancer Foundation

Prostate Cancer:
Straight Talk
for African-American Men
and Their Families

Faces of Prostate Cancer: Kara Deschenes

As the primary caregiver, Kara Deschenes life was dramatically shaken following her husband's diagnosis with prostate cancer. In dealing with the stress associated with the situation, she learned to use healthy channels to balance her feelings.

Prostate Cancer Guides & Newsletters

Learn about the basics of prostate cancer in An Introduction to Prostate Cancer guide and read Conversation Tips to learn how to talk about prostate cancer. Report to the Nation on Prostate Cancer covers all topics from diagnosis to available prostate cancer treatment options. Learn about the impact of a healthy diet and regular exercise after prostate cancer diagnosis in Nutrition, Exercise and Prostate Cancer. Read our CEO's latest issue of Advances and the most recent NewsPulse.

A Father's Influence on Research

Motivated by the loss of her father to prostate cancer, Dr. Isla Garraway is working towards developing new targeted therapies using stem cells.

Creativity Awards RFA

PCF has just issued a new RFA for Treatment Science Creativity Awards. Read the full RFA

Open Clinical Trials

Study of Immunotherapy to Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer
BMS is conducting a Phase 3 trial using a novel immunotherapy agent in patients with metastatic CRPC that have received prior treatment with docetaxel. Ipilimumab (anti CTLA-4) plus radiotherapy will be compared to placebo plus radiotherapy in this study, to determine if ipilimumab prolongs survival in men who have metastatic CRPC.

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