NHPCC Headline News...
| Steve Ladew elected President of NHPCC
August 22, 2010
Stephen H. Ladew of Merrimack, whose father died of prostate cancer in 1994,
has been elected president of the NH Prostate Cancer Coalition. He succeeds
John N. Sias of Hollis who founded the organization in 2006 and has served as its
only president.
John Sias, the inspirational founder of the NHPCC will remain active
on the board of directors and will continue to play a vital role in the coalition.
The election took place as part of the August 19 NHPCC regular board meeting.
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Concord Hospital Prostate Cancer Meeting - September 8
August 3, 2010
September is Prostate Cancer Month. Join us and learn more about prostate cancer. Registration is required.
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NHPCC October 2008 to May 2010 Progress Report Now Available
July 24, 2010
The NHPCC has been a busy and productive team in the struggle against Prostate Cancer. As you read this,
consider how you can help us in our mission to save men from prostate cancer.
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New Developments in the Struggle Against Prostate Cancer....
Two articles one in the Wall Street Journal and the other in U.S. News and World Report
provide insight on recent developments concerning 'shared decision making' about screening
and how to make a treatment choice if prostate cancer is diagnosed.
New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Boost 'Shared
Decision Making'
U.S. News & World Report
March 3, 2010
The American Cancer Society has been cautious about making
blanket recommendations for prostate cancer screening for
years; since 1997, the group has said screening with a PSA
test should be offered to eligible men but that physicians
should explain the uncertainties and potential risks of the
test as well as the possible benefits. That basic
recommendation hasn't changed in the ACS's latest guidelines
for prostate cancer screening, published online today in CA:
A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. But the guidelines, updated
after two large trials of prostate cancer screening last
year reached mixed conclusions about whether it saves lives,
cast light on a process you may soon be hearing more about:
shared, or informed, decision making.
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The Prostate Cancer Quandary
Wall Street Journal
June 29, 2010 - by Melinda Beck
Scientists may soon be able to answer the agonizing question
facing men with prostate cancer: Does their cancer need
immediate treatment or can it be left alone?
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Celebrate Father's Day - Talk to him about Prostate Cancer!
We have a message for you: "TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER!"
You are welcome to join our NHPCC Monthly Business Meeting!
Our monthly business meeting is open all who are interested
in learning more about our Coalition and for anyone who would like to
volunteer a bit of time on any of our many Prostate Cancer outreach
projects.
We meet every third Thursday each month from 5:45 PM to to 8:00 PM at the Darthmouth-Hitchcock Manchester.
When: 3rd Thursday of each month
Where: 100 Hitchcock Way, Manchester, NH 03104
Room: 2nd floor, Conference Room A
When: 5:45 PM
Before our meeting begins we have a light meal. Let us
know a few days before the meeting and we will plan to have enough for
you.
If you would like to come to our meeting, please notify us by sending an e-mail; click the EMAIL button above
in the top navigation bar. Please include your full name, phone number
and e-mail address if you would like us to add you to our distribution
list.
We look forward to meeting you!
April 21, 2010: NHPCC Elects New Board Members
The NHPCC is pleased to announce the addition of two new board members; Jeff Kantor and Mike
Anderegg. Jeff is President of Car World in Candia and a prostate cancer survivor, Michael is Vice
President, Systems of Care for Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.
You can read more about their backgrounds on our officer's page.
Also, please note our expanding group of advisors and volunteers!
Thank you all!
March 1, 2010: Russ Leonard named NHPCC Treasurer
Russ Leonard was named treasurer at the February 2010 board meeting. Many thanks to the retiring Sal Magnano!
February 1, 2010 - SKIBOARDNTUBE 2010 is a Spectacular Success!
Ski, snowboarding and tubing enthusiasts gathered at McIntyre Mountain in Manchester to help raise money the support the fight against prostate cancer.
Sunday, January 31, 2010 was a beautiful winter day to be out in the
sunshine and fighting prostate cancer. And what a success it was!
We raised over $ 12,000 and had a blast doing it!
Thank you to all who participated and to all who helped and donated to our cause!
Click here to see our special SKIBOARDNTUBE 2010 thank you page.
See you next year for SKIBOARDNTUBE 2011!
October 22, 2009 - Breaking News concerning prostate cancer screening.
The New York Times
published a story about cancer testing that may
challenge some of our thinking about cancer screening of the prostate. Read
the article here...
The American Cancer Society has responded to this article in their blog
run by Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, Deputy Chief Medical
Officer of the ACS. Read
his comments here...
Also, Dr. Otis Brawley, Chief Medical officer of the
American Cancer Society responds in this NPR interview. Hear
his comments...
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