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Anyone in NJ? NY? Philly? CT?

Of course - please share away. Please feel free to email me at [email protected]. I can send you a 1-page Flyer if you like. So glad you're coming - it will be a great conference!...

4/12/2023 9:13 PM

Prostate Cancer

Anyone in NJ? NY? Philly? CT?

You're very welcome. This is my 6th conference I've produced (and 2nd one with Joel Nowak & Cancer ABCs). I work hard to make things patient-first...because I lived this journey for 13 years. I...

4/9/2023 12:44 PM

Prostate Cancer

Active Surveillance for PCa: Past, Current, and Future Trends

Right - great news for patients......

4/8/2023 5:57 PM

Prostate Cancer

Active Surveillance for PCa: Past, Current, and Future Trends

Yeah - I suspect you're right. No idea how long that might take. The Pylarify FDA Label says it is for PC patients: "* with suspected metastasis who are candidates for initial definitive therapy. *...

4/8/2023 5:03 PM

Prostate Cancer

Anyone in NJ? NY? Philly? CT?

If so, I wanted to let you know about this FREE Conference that Cancer ABCs is producing on Saturday, May 6th in New Jersey. Lunch is also FREE and Parking is only $10. If you need a Hotel Room we...

4/8/2023 12:33 PM

Prostate Cancer

Active Surveillance for PCa: Past, Current, and Future Trends

I believe you're right about PSMA PET playing a role in AS eventually. I don't know how long that will take, though, as insurance will only pay for men who are "on label" for the PSMA PET. There is...

4/8/2023 12:20 PM

Prostate Cancer

May 6th-FREE Conference in Jersey City! Dr Sartor, Petrylak, Tagawa, Tewari, and more!

Hi Everyone. We're producing our next FREE Conference on Saturday, May 6th in Jersey City, NJ! FREE Registration - FREE Morning Snacks - FREE Lunch - Parking only $10 Full AGENDA & Registration...

4/5/2023 6:15 PM

Prostate Cancer

FREE Conference Nov 2nd in VIRGINIA

Hi everyone. PCa International (Prostate Cancer InfoLink) is doing our next FREE conference for patients & caregivers in Virginia Bch, VA on Saturday, November 2nd. Don't miss it! We have 16 breakout...

9/18/2019 3:57 PM

Prostate Cancer

Dr Snuffy Myers, and much more - October 13th in VIRGINIA

Hi Everyone. Mike Scott and I (Jan Manarite) are producing our 2nd conference for Prostate Cancer International. (You probably know Mike better as author of www.ProstateCancerInfoLink.net ) Dr Snuffy...

7/8/2018 3:44 PM

Prostate Cancer

Overtreatment is Alive and Well in SW Florida

I know what you mean about overtreatment in SW FL. I have been an advocate in SW FL for 15 years. I attend a lot of the physicians' dinners. Sometimes it gives me opportunity to build a connection,...

12/27/2016 1:19 PM

Prostate Cancer

I hit SEND (Retired)

Hi everyone. I lost my husband to prostate cancer in 2013. But he fought a long battle where he beat every odd you could throw at him. His PSA was over 7,000 at diagnosis - but he lived for 13 years....

12/27/2016 12:45 PM

Prostate Cancer

March 4th in SW FL - Conference for Patients & Caregivers

Yeah, thanks Jim. The $139.00/night in peak season in Florida is almost unheard of. So I was happy to get that rate. The conference will have an intimate feel - lots of Q&A and panel discussion. We...

12/5/2016 9:05 PM

Prostate Cancer

March 4th in SW FL - Conference for Patients & Caregivers

Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you know about a conference I'm producing, with Prostate Cancer International on Saturday, March 4th in Punta Gorda, Florida. The title is Prostate Cancer TODAY -...

12/4/2016 9:16 PM

Prostate Cancer

July 26th - FREE Conference in CHICAGO (PCRI/UsTOO)

Right now the agenda looks like this, but Dr Catalona is supposed to confirm on Thursday: DETAILS Here - http://www.snmmi.org/AboutSNMMI/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=11428 REGISTER for FREE Here -...

6/18/2014 1:34 AM

Prostate Cancer

Dr Fabio Almeida in St Louis, MO - JUNE 8th - FREE

FYI - Dr Fabio Almeida from Arizona Molecular Imaging will be speaking about PET Scans at the America's Center in St Louis, MO on Sunday, JUNE 8th. Dr Jeff Michalski from Siteman Cancer Center will...

5/23/2014 6:41 PM

Prostate Cancer

Help me understand my bone scan.

Sorry I didn't see this post earlier - I just wrote an article on this: Understanding Your Bone Scan: and other bone imaging Hope this helps others... Jan Manarite PCRI...

7/4/2012 3:40 PM

Prostate Cancer

MDV3100 (enzalutamide) Now Available in 13 States‏

From the Early/Expanded Access Committee Now available in 11 states (more sites expected): Expanded Access to MDV3100 in Patients With Progressive Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Previously...

6/10/2012 11:31 AM

Prostate Cancer

Remember Helpline Harry? The Harry Pinchot Award

Does anyone here remember Harry? He lost his battle in 2008, but made a difference in the world. Working for PCRI, he earned the nickname Helpline Harry. PCRI is looking for nominees for the Only...

6/10/2012 2:15 AM

Prostate Cancer

Alpharadin (Radium 223) Now Available in New Orleans‏

Breaking News from the Early/Expanded Access Committee - Now available [color="#ff0000">in New Orleans, LA (future potential sites include AZ, CA, FL, MA, MO, NV, PA, SC, TX, WV - check link below):...

4/14/2012 8:28 PM

Prostate Cancer

Alpharadin (Radium 223) - anyone had it?

BOGEE - Read the criteria closely - * Must have at least 2 bone mets * Must be progressing on hormone therapy * Must have some amount of pain - taking meds for it (even if it's tylenol) Hope you...

4/7/2012 4:40 PM

Prostate Cancer

Alpharadin (Radium 223) - anyone had it?

Watch for Alpharadin (Radium 223) to be available in a loosely designed trial w/ No placebo, called "Expanded Access" - possibly next week. I will send you and email as soon as I know. Important to...

4/7/2012 1:06 PM

Prostate Cancer

Alpharadin (Radium 223) - anyone had it?

Has anyone been part of the ALSYMPCA clinical trial using Alpharadin (Rm223)? I'm looking for any patient experiences. Email me direct if you've had this treatment - [email protected] . Thanks. Jan...

4/6/2012 1:43 PM

Prostate Cancer

PSA of 11.7 in 90 yr old man

Joe's Wife, Here's a couple of things that might help you decide: Why not re-run the PSA and ask for a free % PSA? Ask the nurse what the estimated size (volume) of his prostate is from the...

1/18/2012 11:02 PM

Prostate Cancer

Need your help Team

I'm a little biased, but have you looked at www.PCRI.org ? The newsletter page has some very helpful articles. I would also look at Dr Charles "Snuffy" Myers' short online videos - there are a bunch,...

1/18/2012 10:54 PM

Prostate Cancer