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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.

Currently Recruiting Clinical Trials

New listing: Study of Immunotherapy to Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer 
Bristol-Myers Squibb (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 randomized, double-blind study, to determine if ipilimumab prolongs survival in men who have metastatic CRPC. This study is  being conducted in over 50 centers across the USA and also in 24 other countries around the world. Click here for a list of additional open trials.

PCF-Funded Investigator Shares Study Results at 16th Annual Scientific Retreat

Dr. Matthew Smith is working to improve the lives of men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy by decreasing the risk of painful complications such as osteoporosis and bone fractures.

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2009 PCF Holiday Cards and Stamps Now Available

Send your greetings of the season and support the Prostate Cancer Foundation at the same time.