Caring for the Caregiver: Emotional Well-Being in SurvivorshipThis month’s Managing Survivorship recap, “Caring for the Caregiver: Emotional Well-Being in Survivorship,” features Dr. Keith Crawford, Director of Clinical Trials and Patient Education at PHEN, and a...
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Wishing You a Happy Father’s Day
This Father's Day, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, and father figures who show up every day for their families and communities. But as we honor the men who have sacrificed so much for others, we must also remember to prioritize something too...
Celebrate Men’s Health Month with PHEN: Three Events That Could Save Lives
June is Men’s Health Month, and we are not only celebrating the fathers in our lives, but we are also celebrating all men. For Black men, prostate cancer deserves special attention because it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. Early detection is critical because...
PHEN’s HBCU Strong Rally Saves Lives Through Education, Screening and Action
This Spring, PHEN’s HBCU Strong Rally mobilized communities across North Carolina in a powerful 46-day campaign (March 21- April 25) to fight prostate cancer through education, awareness, and free PSA screenings. Hosted at four Historically Black Colleges and...
Caring for the Caregiver: Emotional Well-being in Survivorship
For men living with prostate cancer, caregivers and family members are often the quiet strength behind the journey. They help coordinate appointments, support treatment decisions, communicate with healthcare providers, and manage the day-to-day needs of cancer care....
Men’s Health Month: Early Detection Can Save Lives
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to shine a light on the health issues that impact men and to encourage early action that can make a real difference. It is a reminder to slow down, check in on your health, and have honest conversations with your doctor. For Black...
Understanding Clinical Trials: A Part of Your Treatment Options – Watch This Replay
Understanding Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer | Treatment Options, Survivorship & Emerging Therapies For many prostate cancer survivors and their families, treatment decisions can become more difficult when standard therapies stop working or no longer feel...
PHEN Supports Bipartisan Clinical Trial Modernization Act
The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is proud to join a coalition of organizations supporting the newly introduced Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440), bipartisan legislation led by Sens. Tim Scott and Mark Warner. The bill aims to expand access to...
The Benefits of Prostate Cancer Screening Outweigh the Harms
A new publication from The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN) is now available. The guidance outlined is there to take some of the uncertainty out of the prostate cancer screening process. As Thomas A. Farrington, President and Founder, Prostate Health...
Understanding Clinical Trials & How They Are Part of Your Treatment Options
Clinical trials can offer people with prostate cancer new treatment options, especially when standard treatments are no longer effective. Two studies underway are the MK-5684-01A trial by Merck and the EvoPAR-PR02 trial by AstraZeneca. The MK-5684-01A trial is testing...