Back in February this year we had told you about the development of a new type of social network that would (a) allow men to share information about their prostate cancer with each other and (b) collect that data to evaluate whether such networking improved patients’ quality of life. … READ MORE …
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As many regular readers will be aware, The “New” Prostate Cancer InfoLink likes to be able to assist researchers who are studying various aspects of prostate cancer and the use of online educational and informational services in addressing the needs of patients and caregivers. … READ MORE …
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According to a media release just issued by the US Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency has designated “Prostate cancer — hormone refractory disease — or with visceral metastases” as a disorder which will allow patients to be eligible for Compassionate Allowances (CAL). … READ MORE …
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As many readers will be aware, we have a social network as an adjunct to The “New” Prostate Cancer InfoLink. We were therefore very interested in what appears to be the first published scientific paper on the application of social networking specifically to prostate cancer education and support. … READ MORE …
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If you are on or thinking about active surveillance (AS) as a way to manage your low-risk prostate cancer, you may want to join Prostate Cancer International’s Active Surveillance Virtual Support Group.
Our most recent CureTalk on Prostate Cancer (on February 21 this year) features Eli Van Allen, MD, of the Broad Institute and the Dana-Farber Cancer Center, talking about the new “Metastatic Prostate Cancer Project” and how you can become part of the solution.
For access to the full list of CureTalks on Prostate Cancer, please click here.
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