CHICAGO, IL USA (Press Release) - September 1, 2012 - Us Too International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network, Janssen Biotech, along with R&B singer-songwriter Charlie Wilson, teamed up earlier this year to increase awareness of prostate cancer, dedicating the website www.myprostatecancerroadmap.comto the patients who are navigating prostate cancer.
Janssen spokesperson Lisa Vaga, commented "we were very encouraged to see the engagement and the collaboration of the local organizations in Chicago, Atlanta, and New York. Charlie's message really resonated with men and their families, especially African American men."
Wilson, a survivor of the disease, has been urging men and their families to M.A.P. (Making Awareness a Priority) their destiny. Prostate cancer has the highest incidence among African American men in the U.S. These men are 2.4 times more likely to die from the disease than Caucasian men.
Wilson is quoted as saying, “When I first learned I had prostate cancer, I thought my career was over. I thought it was a wrap for me, My wife stood tall and told me we were going to get through it. You just have to have a positive heart and go on. That’s what we did, and now I want others to know about the resources that are available to them.”
Thomas Kirk, CEO and President of the Us Too organization commented, "Until the disease is metastatic, you don't necessarily know you have it." As one of the oldest prostate cancer awareness organizations (now 21 years old), UsToo is more than a resource center. "We facilitate programs around the world so men can assemble their team to learn, empower, and be in charge of this disease." Today, Us Too events can be found in more than 10 countries and has a solid presence in the Bahamas and Caribbean.
PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS EVENTS: Chicago
Sunday, September 16: 8:30 AM registration, 8th annual SEA Blue Event Walk-Run and free PSA testing, Lincoln Park, Chicago. SEA stands for Support, Educate and Advocate for prostate awareness, to be hosted by WGN Ch 9 news personality Steve Sanders, a prostate cancer survivor. Register at www.ustoo.com .
Wednesday, September 19: 5 PM (Central) Webinar on Prostate Clinical Trials to be presented by Tomaz Beer, MD, medical oncologist, Oregon Health and Science University Knight Cancer Institute. Dr. Beer will present the researcher/patient perspectives based on his newly released book co-authored with Larry Axmaker, EdD, a cancer survivor and clinical trial participant. The book is entitled Cancer Clinical Trials: A Commonsense Guide to Experimental Cancer Therapies and Clinical Trials. Webinar online registration at www.ustoo.com .
Saturday, September 22: 8 PM concert at Park West near Lincoln Park, Chicago, the Original Blues Brothers Band benefit for prostate cancer awareness, Steve Sanders, WGN TV will be the master of ceremonies. Tickets available at www.ustoo.com. The event includes an auction of celebrity items.
Us Too International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network
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