Information and Resources
Dr. Levy spoke to Prostatepedia about his clinical trial looking at the impact of vitamin D, curcumin, and Omega-3 fatty acids on prostate cancer.
Read details of this on the Prostatepedia Blog here.
Making mindful dietary and lifestyle decisions is an important part of your life as a prostate cancer survivor. By applying the latest findings in diet, nutrition, and exercise, a prostate cancer diagnosis can be the beginning of your best, healthiest self.
Download the guide from here
FDA has approved the FoundationOne CDx (F1CDx) cancer biomarker assay concurrently with a decision from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide insurance coverage for the next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test.
FDA Approves Foundation Medicine’s FoundationOne CDx™, the First and Only Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Test for All Solid Tumors Incorporating Multiple Companion Diagnostics.
Read more about it here
Prostate Cancer International announces the development and official opening of its online Active Surveillance Virtual Support Group. This group will meet by webinar or conference call once a month, with the next webinar on Wednesday, December 6, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time (11:00 am Pacific). Registration is required to join.
For more information, click here
US Too Prostate Cancer Panel Discussion and Webcast on Advanced Prostate Cancer
Watch the recording here
Dr. Mark Scholz participated in a tumor board session with a discussion of Prostate Cancer Cases at El Camino Hospital in November 2017.
Participants included:
View the recording of the event here
The Prostate Cancer Patient Guide, available from pcf.org is a useful and a must-have resource for prostate cancer patients, loved ones, or caregivers.
Download it from the pcf.org web site here
Dr. Mark Scholz will participate in a tumor board session – Discussion of Prostate Cancer Cases. It will be an open seating event.
Friday, November 10, 2017, 4:30-7:00 PM PST
El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040
Conference Rooms E, F & G
Download the event flyer from here
The purpose of this short eBook is to provide men facing prostate cancer with a lot of up-to-date information in a compact format.
The information and opinions provided in this book are not specific medical advice for any individual. It should not substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. The author is not a medical doctor. The reader is advised that any information or opinions expressed or implied in this book are those of a layman and should not be acted upon without the consent of a licensed physician. This book is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician.
Download the pdf ebook here.
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation offers cancer patients help with copay assistance, out-of-pocket costs, insurance premiums, and travel expenses.
Focus is largely under insured Medicare patients with income between 200%-400% of the federal poverty level, living in the US – grant of about $7500 a year for prostate cancer patients.
Read more on Prostatepedia here