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10/04/2023
Washington Commanders announce month-long programming promoting early detection and celebrating survivors and those currently undergoing treatment as part of NFL’s ‘Crucial Catch’ campaign
LANDOVER, Md., October 4, 2023 – Throughout the month of October, the Washington Commanders will host events dedicated to health equity and promoting early detection best practices as part of the NFL's Annual Crucial Catch initiative. To headline the month, the team will host its Crucial Catch-themed game under the... Read More
08/31/2023
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Challenges America To Get Healthy This September
LOS ANGELES, Calif., August 31, 2023 – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is challenging all Americans to Get Healthy with PCF by joining two Prostate Cancer Awareness Challenges: 108 Miles in September Run/Walk Challenge and 30 Foods in 30 Days Healthy Eating Challenge.... Read More
06/16/2023
MLB commemorates Father’s Day in partnership with Prostate Cancer Foundation
For its 27th season, MLB and PCF has teamed up to host the Home Run Challenge. Each home run hit in all games beginning May 20 and leading up to Father’s Day (June 18) have raised money to fight prostate cancer. Fans can still visit pcf.org/homerunchallenge to pledge a donation for... Read More
06/08/2023
ZERO Prostate Cancer Taps Breast Cancer Leader and Survivor as Next President and CEO
Washington, D.C., June 8, 2023 - After a nationwide executive search, ZERO Prostate Cancer proudly announces Courtney Bugler, CFRE, as its new President and CEO, effective August 7. Bugler, a trailblazing nonprofit leader with extensive executive experience in national health nonprofits, fundraising, and advocacy, will succeed the current President and... Read More
05/31/2023
Major League Baseball and Prostate Cancer Foundation Partner on 27th Annual Home Run Challenge and Tour
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 31, 2023 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up for the 27th Annual Home Run Challenge and Tour now through Father’s Day, June 18, to raise funds and awareness in the fight against prostate cancer through America’s National Pastime.... Read More
05/24/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation-Funded Study Sheds Light on Improving Access to Precision Oncology Care for U.S. Veterans with Prostate Cancer
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 24, 2023 – A team of Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)-funded researchers found that U.S. Veterans with cancer who receive in-person genetics counseling versus a telehealth consult are significantly more likely to complete full germline genetic testing, findings which may help address disparities in patient access to... Read More
04/05/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation-Funded Research Identifies Promising Precision Immunotherapy Approach for Advanced Prostate Cancer
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 5, 2023 – Although immunotherapies can successfully treat many types of cancer, they have shown limited effectiveness in advanced prostate cancer that has become resistant to treatment, known as metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). New findings from a Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)-funded investigator reveal the mechanisms... Read More
03/03/2023
Hawks Raise $144,000 for Fifth Annual ‘Black History Month Assist Challenge’ to Support the Prostate Cancer Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/3/23 CONTACT: Max Strauss or Malynda Washington, Hawks Brand Communications, [email protected] More than $777,000 Donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation Since the Launch of Campaign in 2019 ATLANTA – Earlier this evening at the Hawks’ game, the Atlanta Hawks Foundation presented a check of $144,000 to the... Read More
03/03/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation-Funded Genetic Study of Men of African Ancestry Finds New Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
The largest-ever genetic study of prostate cancer in Black men identified nine new gene variants that increase risk, determined polygenic risk score can predict more aggressive disease. LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 3, 2023 – One in six Black men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in... Read More
03/02/2023
Prostate Cancer Foundation-Funded Research Identifies Promising Combination Immunotherapy Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Study defines a mechanism by which prostate cancer cells evade the immune system and a possible new precision immunotherapy regimen that counters it in an aggressive form of advanced disease. LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 2, 2023 – Immunotherapies have successfully treated many types of cancer with the exception of advanced... Read More