For ASCO 2019 Janssen asks Rick D – “What the elimination of cancer” means to him?
How does exercise guard against cancer?
In 2012, a couple of years after we started our MedaFit program, one of the senior researchers at UCSF, Professor June Chan Ph.D published research linking vigorous exercise to a change in your genomic profile that may restrain #prostatecancer. This was one of the first studies I recall that tried to explain what we know intrinsically to be true – exercise is an important antidote to #cancer and its side effects.
Last week an article was penned by the New York Times’ health correspondent, Gretchen Reynolds, addressing the same issue – Well : Why Does Exercise Guard Against Cancer? Inflammation May Play a Role. There is plenty of linkage between inflammation and cancer – as our friends at #Nike like to say …’ Just Do It!’
Slides now posted for 4/29/19 9-11 Victims Compensation Fund presentation
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4/23/19 – Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Men & Caregivers Support Group
Genomic sequencing; Bipolar Androgen Therapy; Docetaxel v Cabazitaxel/Jevtana; prolactin; killer T-cells; quick results from LHRH+abiraterone; medical marijuana; cramps; threshold to switch treatment; Intermittent Hormone Therapy – 27 month holiday!; ADT and breast cancer
NEW: Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Group
We’re excited to announce our new Active Surveillance virtual group. It will be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8pm EST/EDT.
Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer presents its own challenges that are very different from other treatment protocols. This virtual group is for men and caregivers on or considering AS to treat their condition. New participants are given priority to discuss their situation.
Moderators: Mark Lichty & Ken Mason
When group members meet in-person!
Two of our high risk/recurrent/advanced prostate cancer virtual group participants, Carl F. and Alan M. recently discovered they both live in Monroe Township, NJ. So off they went to attend “Hot Topics In Prostate Cancer Presentation” at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey on April 11 …. as you see!
4/15/19 – Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Men & Caregivers
Early intervention along the treatment path; genetic testing; Neulasta side effects; blood clot issues; bone strengtheners; can radiation be repeated?; debulking primary with radiation; any prep for radiation; success with Bipolar Androgen Therapy; lung nodules in PCa
When Love & Gratitude Isn’t Enough – Earning From Patient Leadership …. Webinar
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Peer advice and patient advocacy are often the most valuable sources of information for many facing serious and chronic illness. While most readily admit that, they are reluctant to pay for the advice …. there is a strong sense of entitlement that those who have trodden the path before them have an obligation to share their experiences gratis.
For those who work 24/7 as patients advocates, figuring out how to get remunerated is a major challenge. This recorded session from the 2019 Janssen HealtheVoices Conference in Dallas considers strategies to achieve this goal. Led by AnCan’s Rick Davis and Julie Croner at WEGO Health, it also features AnCan Adviusory Board Member and website designer, JackieZimmerman.
4/9/19 – High Risk/Recurrent/Advanced Virtual Group Recording
When enzalutamide stops working; apalutamide availability & benefits; pembrolizumab + trial for PCa – NCT02861573; ‘scanxiety’; GE’s Discovery digital scanner; combating fatigue on LHRH – exercise and intervals; American Ginseng; statins and cholesterol; ‘All of Us’ research project; T returning; oligoMx and neurosis; Dr. Oh visit; urgency issues – no transcript available