PHEN News and Updates

PHEN and Johns Hopkins Partnered to Host Highly Effective Clinical Trials Learning Session

On March 2, 2023, PHEN partnered with the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center to host a clinical trials learning session aimed at increasing the understanding and participation of Black patients in prostate cancer clinical trials.

The Learning Session, a virtual webinar, was introduced by PHEN President Thomas A. Farrington who explained that Black patients have not obtained the full benefits of clinical research because of a lack of participation in clinical trials. PHEN’s Director of Clinical Trials and Patient Education, Dr. Keith Crawford, and Johns Hopkins trial investigators Dr. Catherine H. Marshall and Dr. Samuel Denmeade presented specific trials for review. The trials included the PROMISE registry for genetic testing and BAT for bipolar androgen therapy. The recorded learning session will be available on PHENTV.com.

The 35 patients in attendance participated in surveys before and after the learning session with the results highlighting the effectiveness of the session. For example, 95% of attendees answered that they are “very likely” to recommend PHEN clinical trials learning sessions to others.

Other post-session survey results highlights:

79% of patients better understand clinical trials, the enrollment steps, and their potential benefits better than before.
100% of patients are more likely to seek appropriate clinical trials for themselves.
89% of patients stated that the learning session improved their trust in clinical trials.

About four out of five patients taking the survey have not participated in any prostate cancer clinical trial. Yet, after the learning session, all will now consider participating in relevant clinical trials. The post learning session survey results are available here.

PHEN and Duke Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Learning Session Open for Registration

On March 20, 2023, at 5:30 PM EST, PHEN and The Duke Cancer Institute will hold a virtual learning session highlighting these clinical trial opportunities at Duke. Hear from Dr. Keith Crawford, Director of Clinical Trials and Patient Educaton and Drs. Daniel George and Andrew Armstrong, Clinical Trial Investigators at Duke Cancer Institute.

Information and Registration

Coming Soon: New PHEN Clinical Trials Patient Education Portal

PHEN 2023 Disparity Rally Kicks Off in New Jersey in April

Rev. Adrian Backus

Director of Church Partnerships and Community Outreach, PHEN

PHEN will launch its 2023 Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally in New Jersey in April. PHEN has held disparity rallies across 18 cities and 8 states in 2021 and 2022. Over 90 leaders have participated in these prostate cancer awareness campaigns through radio and social media communication channels.

The New Jersey will include the following participants:

Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, Senior Pastor, Shilo Baptist Church, Trenton, NJ
Rev. Dr. Charles Boyer, Senior Pastor, Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, Trenton, NJ
Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. (NJ-10th District)
Assemblywoman Shavanda E. Sumter (NJ-35th District)
Tawana Thomson-Johnson, Senior VP, American Cancer Society
Rev. Dr. Dante Quick, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Somerset, NJ

The rally will include a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on April 27th at 6 PM EST.

Upcoming PHEN Community Outreach Events

April 22, 2023 - Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church will hold the “Men Know Your Numbers” health event involving screenings, exams, panel discussions, social engagement sessions, and more.

May 19-20, 2023 - 11th Episcopal District AME Church Sons of Allen Retreat in Miami Gardens, Florida will include PHEN educational presentations, panel discussion and early detection PSA screening.

June 10, 2023 - PHEN Educational Symposium at St. Mathew Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC will include PHEN educational presentations. and panel discussion.

June 17, 2023 - First Baptist Church of South Richmond in Richmond, Virginia will include PHEN patient education sessions and early detection PSA screening.

PHEN Honored at the

ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit

The 2023 ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit was held from February 26 to 28 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. PHEN was honored with the “Health Equity Organizational Award.”

PHEN Ambassadors in Action

Lee Moultrie, PHEN South Carolina Ambassador

Mr. Lee Moultrie represented PHEN at the Zero Prostate Cancer Annual Summit on Thursday Feb. 28^th as part of the advocacy efforts. Mr. Moultrie met Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (pictured above) and spoke to her about PHEN's efforts. Congresswoman Pressley discussed her advocacy efforts in Massachusetts and appreciation for PHEN's efforts.

Dr. Artie Shelton, PHEN Maryland Ambassador

Dr. Artie Shelton represented PHEN at a Health Fair on Saturday Feb. 25^th in Springfield VA. The health fair was hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Dr. Artie Shelton also participated in a "Barbershop" video session on Friday Feb. 24^th with Rev. Deck at Reid Temple AME Church where prostate cancer was discussed.

Arnold Merriweather, PHEN Florida Ambassador

Mr. AJ Merriweather attended an event hosted at the American Legion Post 197 on Feb. 23^rd by the University of Florida Proton Cancer Center. He spoke about PHEN programs as well as the importance of prostate cancer education and awareness. He also attended an event at the Post on Feb. 4^th where PHEN materials were distributed.

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