Educating and Empowering Black Men Since 2003
“Knowledge is the Best Defense Against Prostate Cancer.”
Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) provides education and awareness to African American Men about prostate cancer, early screening and detection, treatments, clinical trials, statistics, managing survivorship and bone risk. PHEN’s mission is to eliminate the African American prostate cancer disparity, and to increase the overall support and resources for a war on prostate cancer. Initiatives include: Survivor Network, monthly support group meetings, annual summit, online television and videos, symposiums, screenings, treatment pathway portal, early educational portal, clinical trials portal, church partnership portal. We provide both printed information and webinars for everyone.
News & Information
PHEN’s Faith and Partnerships in Action: Summit Session Overview
PHEN’s Prostate Cancer Community Rally Initiative has reached over 20 million people through extensive awareness...
Prostate Health Education Network Launches New Website to Empower Black Men in the Fight Against Prostate Cancer
The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website,...
Summit Session One: Examining Key Questions Around Prostate Cancer Early Detection Screening
Session one will examine these key questions: What responsibilities do primary care doctors have in meeting the prostate...
Summit Session One Speakers and Agenda: Prostate Cancer Early Detection Screening – What’s Needed Today?
This session reviews the critical role of early detection, examines the effects of fractured primary care support,...
Treatment Options Update for Patients with Recurrent or Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer
This Managing Survivorship session was titled Treatment Options Update for Patients Newly Diagnosed or with Recurrent...
Community Rally on a Roll through DMV
PHEN's DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia) Rally continues to roll through the area, educating large crowds and...
DMV Rally in Action = Success!
PHEN held its first DMV Prostate Cancer Community Rally, at Reid Temple AME Church in Glenn Dale, MD, on Saturday, June...
Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning Shares Alarming Prostate Cancer News
Dr. Grainger Browning Jr., Senior Pastor of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, joined PHEN's Prostate Cancer Community Rally and...
7 Ways to Prioritize Your Emotional Health When You Have Advanced Prostate Cancer | Everyday Health
A diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer affects more than just your physical health - it takes a toll on your mental...
Director of DC Health Department Joins Community Rally
Early detection of prostate cancer is crucial to saving lives, especially with the PSA Blood test recommended starting...
Real-World Data Can Lead to Better Care
Did you know that real-world data can lead to better care for ALL prostate cancer patients? Hear from Dr. Sabree...
Early Detection Saves Lives
Early detection of prostate cancer saves lives, explains Rev. Matthew L. Watley, Pastor at the Kingdom Fellowship AME...
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PHEN Resources
Knowledge is the Best Defense Against Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer survivors and their loved ones can share their knowledge and experience to help others. The PHEN survivor network has served as an invaluable resource to help educate and support others about prostate cancer. Register Today.
Introducing Dr. PSA
Prostate cancer early detection screening aims to reduce deaths from prostate cancer by detecting cancer that may be life threatening at an early stage where it may be treated and managed effectively.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
PHENPath helps patients to understand their treatment pathways and treatment options.
Increasing Participation in Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials to Save Lives
PHENTrials.com provides easy access to clinical trials for all prostate cancer diagnoses. Patients can identify and review trials that may be appropriate for them.
Personalized Prostate Cancer Treatment
Precision medicine is all about finding the right treatment for you, based on your genetic makeup, environment, and lifestyle.
Knowing and Managing Your Bone Health is Important
Prostate cancer progression and treatments can cause bone loss, which can lead to fractures. BoneRisk.org shows the link between prostate cancer and bone risk, as well as symptoms of bone loss and treatment information.
Upcoming & Featured Events
PHEN’s 21st Annual African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit
This year, our virtual summit will focus on critical topics essential for advancing progress in meeting the needs of the men most affected by prostate cancer. Medical specialists, survivors, community leaders, industry...
Register for PHEN’s Monthly Managing Survivorship Meetings
Every month, PHEN brings in leading doctors and survivors to discuss issues facing prostate cancer patients. You will also be shown how to use the many tools and resources PHEN offers to help empower you along your prostate...
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