Billy Connolly – Prostate Examination
Enjoy this hilarious bit by Billy Connolly about a prostate exam!
3/26/19 – Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Men & Caregivers
Side effects and remedies from Neulasta during chemo; non-palliative spot radiation for oligo-Mx; more on Neurontin; ProstVac fails; Neuroticism impacts treatment results; Language of Cancer; return of testosterone after stopping LHRH on IHT; how second line anti-androgens function
3/21/19 – ‘The Language of Cancer’ … Speaking Freely Virtual Group
AnCan’s men-only Speaking Freely group makes an exception to record a fascinating conversation on the ‘Language of Cancer’ – how do you feel about certain words and phrases used in a cancer discussion. Journalist Howard Wolinsky, Professors Jamie Aten and Richard Wassersug and others living with cancer voice opinions.
Cancer Genetics 101 – a (Very) Basic Primer
Presented by:
- Dr. William C. (Bill) Burhans,
- Emeritus Associate Professor Oncology
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
And joining for questions:
- David Marshak
- Manager, Patient Advocacy
- Foundation Medicine Inc.
No scientific background required …. this talk targets the lay public addressing:
- What is DNA?
- What are genes and proteins?
- What is a mutation?
- How do mutations alter the function of proteins?
- How do mutations lead to cancer?
- How can mutations be exploited in cancer therapy?
- Targeted therapies and personalized medicine
- What is genetic testing?
- Genetics vs. genomics testing
- Germline vs. somatic
- Solid tumor biopsies vs liquid biopsies
Download the slides for this presentation HERE.
Professor Bill Burhans
In 2013 Bill was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer caused in part by an inherited mutation in the BRCA2 gene. His own research laid the foundations for current therapies that have contributed to some of his treatments. Bill serves on AnCan’s Board of Directors and Board of Advisors.
AnCan’s Rick Davis in Men’s New York Week Fashion Show
Rick Davis, AnCan’s Founder, was honored to be one of Janssen’s guest asked to walk the runway at the 3rd Annual PCF Blue Jacket Gala held at Chelsea Piers, NYV on Feb 7, 2019. Dressd by Mens Wearhouse, Rick walked in memory of our dear co-founder, Rob Barniskis, who was not well enough to walk the runway last year. Rick also remembered Dan Zenka, the former PCF VP of Communications.
Want to show & tell …. please send news and/or pix to info@Ancan.org.
9/11 Related Illnesses and Available Compensation
Lawyer Michael Barasch and Dr. Robert L. Bard speak about 9/11 related illnesses and specifically the 68 cancers and many other conditions that have been associated with the 9/11 tragedy. Mr. Barasch has represented over 14,000 claimants among the total 450,000 that may have been impacted. He speaks about eligibility and to what claimants may be entitled. For more information, you can reach Michael Barasch at michael@wtclawyers. com www.911victimfund.org Dr. Bard can be found via https://bardcancercenter.com/ This presentation is bought to you by: MBCC https://malebreastcancercoalition.org/ peggy@malebreastcancercoalition.org
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AnCan at 2018 PCRI Conference LAX Marriott
Three AnCan Board members (l-r: Peter Kafka, Rick Davis, and Len Sierra) thank our sponsor Janssen Oncology together with Foundation Medicine for allowing us to attend the PCRI Conference.
And here’s a pictures of the portable Man Junk Contraption with AnCan folks l-r Rick Davis, Sylvester Mann,Peter Kafka, Ken Mason (front), Len Sierra.
Thanks to John Teisberg and The Reluctant Brotherhood for partnering with AnCan.
Learn about your own Man Junk …
To watch the Man Junk Contraption demonstrated live, click here.
To watch the Monty P-like Man Junk cartoon, click here.
Read this inspiring Boston Globe article about how genomic sequencing helped an advanced PCa patient
Exercise & Cancer Articles, Slideshows and Research Studies
Exercise & Cancer: Cancer Network Slide show
How Exercise May Lower Cancer Risk – NYT
Maximizing the Benefits of Exercise in Patients With Cancer (ASCO)
Exercise Cuts the Risk for Many Cancers -JAMA
Exercise Intervention Improves Fatigue, Other Outcomes in Cancer Patients*
*Requires free sign-up to Medscape
For a comprehensive list detailing the benefits of exercise for other conditions and specific cancers, please click here for the full list from MedaFit.
Exercise in Men with Metastatic Prostate Cancer – Interval Study
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Exercise for Cancer Survivors: Donna Wilson RN, PT, MSKCC (Video)
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Donna Wilson, a clinical nurse specialist and fitness expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Integrative Medicine Center, urges cancer survivors to include regular physical activity in their post-treatment plan.
Studies have shown that regular physical activity – including aerobic activity, weight training, core exercises, and stretching – can help to reduce the impact of cancer treatments on bones, muscles, energy level, and mood. Exercise has also been shown to increase survival and decrease the risk of a cancer recurrence.
In her practice, Ms. Wilson assesses each patient’s fitness level before developing a customized physical activity program. In this video, she demonstrates a variety of techniques that patients and survivors can use to improve breathing, flexibility, muscle strength, and balance.