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Us TOO Webinar Series
Video is now available of the fourth webinar in our series, What is Right for Me in My Prostate Cancer Treatment?, a discussion on Imaging. Continuing advances in imaging technology and usage can mean more accurate testing and diagnosis related to prostate cancer, and can help guide patients toward the best treatment options for them. The event was recorded on June 24th and featured Dr. Brian T. Helfand and Dr. Laurence Klotz. We thank series sponsors Astellas Pfizer, and webinar sponsors Blue Earth Diagnostics and Lantheus. View the video at: https://youtu.be/kLHOIUWtzQY.
The fifth, and final, webinar in this series will be on Genetics and Genomics. Genetics and genomics technology is changing rapidly and there are a growing number of options available to help guide treatment decisions. Join us as we discuss the latest developments in this exciting area with Dr. Heather H. Cheng and Dr. Brittany Szymaniak. Thursday, July 29th, 7:00 - 8:30pm Central. Register at www.ustoo.org/mypcawebinar.
Other Webinars
Join ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer for their webinar: What Veterans Need to Know About Prostate Cancer and How to Get Care in their Community. Veterans are a high-risk population for prostate cancer, with an incidence rate that is twice that of the general population. It is critical that we protect our protectors. Join this educational webinar and hear from a physician, VA representative, and an elected official, all who play an important role to ensure Veterans have access to screening, quality care, and treatment options. A prostate cancer patient will share his story about the importance of Veterans taking an active role in understanding available support resources and treatment decision-making. July 27th, 6:00pm, Eastern (US and Canada). Register at https://bit.ly/3ed62ue.
Prostate Cancer Calendar
The Prostate Cancer Calendar webpage is a resource for the entire prostate cancer community. If you are looking for a prostate cancer event, please check the calendar. If you have a support group, webinar, seminar, or other prostate cancer event that will benefit the community, please post it to the calendar at www.prostatecancercalendar.org.
SEA Blue 2021 is On!
We are very excited that the 2021 SEA Blue Prostate Cancer Walk and Run is on and registration is now open! We are happy we will be able to finally see everyone's lovely faces again, in person, this September 26th in Lincoln Park, Chicago. We are also hoping that those not in the Chicago area can join us by either fundraising virtually or by creating a Satellite SEA Blue event. This event helps us to raise funds to offer Support, Education, Advocacy, and Awareness (the SEA in SEA Blue) at no cost to those affected by prostate cancer. Register or donate today at www.seablueprostatewalk.org.
Prostate Cancer Survey with Stipend
A market research company has asked Us TOO to share a paid survey opportunity for prostate cancer patients with advancing disease, and their caregivers. (The survey is particularly in need of caregiver responses at this time). Qualified respondents who complete the survey in its entirety will be eligible to receive $50 from the market research company paid via check within four weeks. The survey should take no longer than 20-25 minutes to complete. Please note, you will need to finish this study in one sitting. If you do not, you will receive an email from Elizabeth Lawson with a unique link to continue where you left off in the survey. The company will also make a donation to Us TOO. This is for US residents only at this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the company directly at support@alphadetail.com. To take the survey, visit http://alphadetail.com/pcpt.
The Black Men's Prostate Cancer Initiative
Check out our webpage for the Black Men's Prostate Cancer Initiative. The page has links to resources, videos, podcasts, brochure, info on our new Black Men's virtual prostate cancer support group (who recently had their first meeting), and more. Visit www.ustoo.org/blackmen.
New Podcast
Check out the latest Prostate Cancer: REAL TALK Podcast, Episode 02: It's Okay to Laugh. In this episode, hosts El and Shay talk to JP Mac, author of They Took My Prostate: Cancer, Loss, Hope. They discuss how important it is to be able to find humor and happiness in their lives, especially during a time of change. Listen to this episode at
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