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05/19/2023

Caring For Yourself During and After Prostate Cancer: Best Survivorship Stories

National Cancer Survivors’ Day is the first Sunday in June, when we celebrate people living with a history of cancer. It’s a day to reflect on what survivors bring to our community and to recognize the challenges they face during and after treatment. More than 3.5 million men in the. Read More

09/27/2022

From Radical Prostatectomy to World BJJ Gold… Twice

When Brian Germain (currently 63) turned 60, he figured he would finally go see a doctor to get a physical.  “Yeah, I had been training on the mats since I was almost 13.  I had fought on USA Judo’s national team several times in my 20’s and early 30’s. Then. Read More

07/05/2022

Robert & Susan Hollander Foundation Supports Prostate Cancer Research

When Dr. Robert Hollander was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he wanted to channel his passion for winemaking to support prostate cancer research. He is now preparing to launch new barrels of his small batch Zinfandel and Syrah wines while raising critical funding for PCF. Learn more at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/2redwines-supporting-prostate-cancer-research-2022#/ https://vimeo.com/735982616/3c95e0ab3a Read More

06/02/2022

Doug Maddox: Survivor

There is no status quo when you live with cancer.   Doug Maddox, a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War, understands this quite well.  He has been battling prostate cancer for more than a decade, and has met everything the disease has thrown at him with courage and. Read More

03/09/2022

“There’s Still A Lot We Can Do”

PCF thanks Mr. Merzer for sharing his personal story, and for his dedication and support during the 100 Miles in March walking challenge. It is inevitable. It is part of life. It is how it all works. Sooner or later, preferably later and not frequently, bad news arrives. For me. Read More

02/08/2022

Know Your Risk. Be Your Own Advocate.

Matt Fish, a 47-year-old Veteran, has an important message for younger men. Know your history and risk factors for prostate cancer: if you’re over age 50, if you’re Black, or have a family history of cancer. Matt adds to that: if you’ve served in the military. And if you’re concerned,. Read More

05/03/2021

Prostate Cancer Treatment at the VA: One Veteran’s Journey

Read an update on David Atkinson's story here. David Atkinson has lived his life in service: from West Point, to boots on the ground at Operation Desert Storm in 1991, to his free time spent as a volunteer for the National Ski Patrol. He’s always been “that” guy, the one. Read More

03/22/2021

Sheffler Strong

When Pat Sheffler’s son needed to sell some more insurance to hit his bonus, Pat did what any good dad would: he bought more insurance from him. Before Brandon Sheffler could issue the new policy, his dad needed to undergo a routine physical; no problem, because Pat Sheffler, at age. Read More

12/21/2020

Love Story

Milton and Shawni Wilborn met in high school more than 30 years ago, but they weren’t high school sweethearts – although, they found out later, they both wanted to be.   “She was seeing someone else,” says Milton.  “I’d always try to talk to her; she would just giggle.  Senior year. Read More

11/17/2020

Hope Through Science

Have hope. Don’t despair. There are so many more options out there. We’re going to do everything we can. Those are the words that kept Pat McGuire going through more than a few bouts with bad news. But he wasn’t always so hopeful. Pat has faced some dark days. Pat. Read More