Subject: Join us on the Journey to ZERO
From: "ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer" <[email-masked]>
To: "R. Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:16:22 -0600

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ZEROHour Newsletter: February 2017

Welcome to the Journey to ZERO

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Interested in reading patient stories, insights from medical
professionals, and perspectives from the ZERO team? Check out ZERO's
brand new blog, Journey to ZERO. We won't settle for a world where
prostate cancer takes our fathers, brothers, husbands, and children
from us. Our Journey to ZERO blog follows our fight with commentary
and discussion about what's happening in the prostate cancer
community, stories and inspiration from people impacted by the
disease, and insights on news and current events.

Read more from ZERO CEO, Jamie Bearse.
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Advocates to Descend on Capitol Hill

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Hundreds of advocates will put their passion to work as they descend
on Capitol Hill at the end of February to fight for increased prostate
cancer research funding during ZERO's Annual Advocacy Summit.

During the Summit, ZERO advocates will meet with more than 70
congressional members that have influence over prostate cancer funding
and legislative priorities. It is through these meetings that we make
a statement on Capitol Hill during the 2018 appropriations process.
We're fighting for increased prostate cancer research funding on
behalf of all men and their families.

Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS, Chair of the U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force, will join this year's speakers list. Summit
attendees will have the opportunity to hear her speak about the Task
Force and what the future recommendations on the PSA could mean for
prostate cancer diagnosis.

Melissa Cunningham, PhD, Program Manager, Prostate Cancer Research
Program. She will be speaking to advocates about the high-risk,
high-reward research that PCRP takes on at the Department of Defense
and how advocates can be involved in the research review process.

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FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH AND WE'LL DO THE REST!

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Prostate cancer is complicated. Thanks to ZERO360, you don't have to
face it alone. Call our team today to get answers to questions about
treatment options and financial resources. Get started.

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February is Cancer Prevention Month

We are proud to partner with the American Institute for Cancer
Research for #CancerPrevention Month to spread awareness about the
prevention of many cancers - including prostate cancer.

Though many risk factors for prostate cancer lie outside of our
control, such as increasing age, race, and family history, there is
strong and consistent evidence that staying at a healthy weight lowers
risk for advanced and aggressive prostate cancer. During Cancer
Prevention Month and beyond, ZERO is encouraging men to adopt a
healthy diet and exercise regularly. 

Read more about how we're taking action for cancer prevention this
month! 

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Want to make your miles count?

Join Team ZERO!

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African American Men are at Increased Risk for Prostate Cancer

African American men are 1.7 times as likely to be diagnosed with
prostate cancer and 2.3 times as likely to die from the disease. This
Black History Month, we'll be sharing stories from some of our
dedicated advocates who fight daily to increase education and
awareness among the African American community. One of those men
is Anthony Minter.

When Tony Minter was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012, he was 50
years old and had been monitoring his PSA with his doctor since he
began testing at 40. He is now a passionate ZERO advocate who attends
the ZERO Summit each year in Washington, D.C. and educates men in his
local community about their risk for prostate cancer.

Read more of Anthony's story here and more about prostate cancer in
the African American community here.

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Prostate Cancer and Your Family Tree

Hear from Dr. Veda Giri, Director of Cancer Risk Assessment
and Clinical Cancer Genetics at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center and a
genetic counselor. Dr. Giri will share what you need to know about
hereditary cancer, as well as the importance of understanding the BRCA
gene and what it means to be a carrier. Register here.

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FEATURED EVENTS
Brewers Bocce Tournament

On Saturday, February 18, Brewers in four cities are taking their
rivalries to the court -- the bocce court, that is.

In Kansas City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and
Minneapolis, Pinstripes will host the second annual Brewers Bocce
Tournament, with all proceeds benefiting ZERO! We hope to see you
there.
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ROKA is the Official Swim Sponsor for Team ZERO.

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IN THE NEWS
Hormone Blockers Can Prolong Life if Prostate Cancer Recurs

Men whose prostate cancer comes back after surgery are more likely to
survive if, along with the usual radiation, they also take drugs to
block male hormones. The finding comes from a long-running study that
experts say will help clarify treatment for many patients. Read more
in The New York Times.

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