Schedule

Monday, February 1, 2021

6:00-6:05 PM   Welcome and Session Expectations (Hill)

6:05-6:20 PM   Explain the Prostate Cancer Problem and why it concerns us (Ani)

6:20-6:35 PM   Contributors to Prostate Cancer Racial Disparity: Diet, Physical Fitness, Testing & Treatment Differences, Genetic Abnormalities and Others (Asher)

6:35-6:40 PM   Answer FAQ’s and tell where the answers for all other questions can be found

Monday, February 8, 2021

6:00-6:05 PM   Welcome and Session Expectations (TBA)

6:05-6:20 PM   Importance of annual Early Detection Testing and Exams (Powell)

6:20-6:35 PM   Importance of the RESPOND Study (Haiman & Hamilton)

6:35-6:40 PM   Answer FAQ’s and tell where the answers for all other questions can be found

Monday, February 15, 2021

6:00-6:05 PM   Welcome and Session Expectations (TBA)

6:05-6:20 PM   Importance of a healthy lifestyle before and after Prostate Cancer—Pre-habilitation (Hentosh)

6:20-6:35 PM Family/Caregiver Story (Bethune-Hill)

6:35-6:40 PM Answer FAQ’s and tell where the answers for all other questions can be found (TBA)

Monday, February 22, 2021

6:00-6:05 PM   Welcome and Session Expectations (TBA)

6:05-6:20 PM   ASCO Prostate Cancer Research Update (Fleming)

6:20-6:35 PM   Answer FAQ’s and tell where the answers for all other questions can be found (TBA)

6:35-6:40 PM   Close the Series and Explain the Early Detection, Educational, Clinical Studies and Partner/Sponsor/Demonstration Tracks—Subject to Social Distancing and other COVID-19 related guidelines. (Hill)

COMBINED EARLY DETECTION + CLINICAL STUDIES TRACKS

Up to ten combined Early Detection and Clinical Studies Sessions including two-hour PSA testing and digital rectal exam events across the region in February and March. These events will include opportunities to learn about and register for the RESPOND, COMPPARE and METASTATIC PROSTATE CANCER PROJECT Studies.

COMBINED EDUCATION + PARTNER/SPONSOR/DEMONSTRATION TRACKS

Up to four, two-hour Educational Sessions to talk about survivorship, financial issues, treatment options & experiences, exercise & relaxation techniques, emotional toll, communication with significant others, fear of rejection, genetic counseling, support groups, medical insurance. Partners, Sponsors and others to have resource tables and demonstrations such as preparing healthy food and exercise options, etc.