Navigating the Prostate Cancer Screening Process: Questions to Ask Your Urologist September 22, 2023 Geoff McLennan, MPA, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate How is prostate cancer (PCa) detected? You or a male relative or friend just got a high PSA te... Continue Reading
This biomarker test is defining shared decision-making in celebration of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month September 15, 2023 While androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is effective at slowing the progression of prostate cancer by suppressing androgen production, it is often associated ... Continue Reading
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023 September 15, 2023 Geoff McLennan, MPA, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate Men and their families should be aware of prostate cancer (PCa), as roughly 300,000 men are diagn... Continue Reading
Living with Prostate Cancer – How to Cope and Seek Support for a Healthy Lifestyle August 18, 2023 Geoff McLennan, MPA, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate - August 2023 One of my hardest days was when my urologist told me I had prostate cancer. For thos... Continue Reading
Exploring the Components and Utility of a Full Workup for Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer Patients July 28, 2023 https://myriad-1.wistia.com/medias/z6zrgjhd4m We gathered a distinguished panel of experts, including Dr. Neal Shore, Dr. Ben Lowentritt, Dr. Ted Schaefer... Continue Reading
Biomarker Testing: Empowering Patients in Prostate Cancer Management July 14, 2023 Geoff McLennan, MPA, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate - July 2023 Welcome back to my blog series on helping patients understand prostate cancer. I hope ... Continue Reading
Uncovering Genetic Abnormalities: A Prostate Cancer Patient’s Journey to Personalized Treatment June 27, 2023 https://myriad-1.wistia.com/medias/1x6w5p6mip In the field of Urology, every patient's journey is unique, and sometimes, the unexpected can unfold. Kara C... Continue Reading
Empowered by Genetic Testing: How MyRisk® Hereditary Cancer Testing Helps Take Preventive Measures May 25, 2023 Larry underwent a radical prostatectomy when he was first diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 62. Although the surgery was successful in removing the cancer,... Continue Reading
Detecting more prostate cancer earlier with PSMA PET Scans May 24, 2023 Prostate cancer doesn't always require aggressive treatment. Most men can delay complex treatment until necessary through Active Surveillance according to a ne... Continue Reading
Understanding Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men and Their Loved Ones May 1, 2023 Prostate cancer is a very common disease, roughly 1 in 8 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Receiving a prostate cancer... Continue Reading
Healthcare Hero: Kara Cossis, Chesapeake Urology April 12, 2023 At Myriad Genetics, our mission is to advance health and well-being for all, and a big component of that is developing reliable, accessible genetic tests for a... Continue Reading
Medical Experts Discuss Benefits of Genetic Testing in Prostate Cancer Care March 23, 2023 In a recent Myriad Live webinar, our Chief Medical Officer, Thomas Slavin, hosted a lively conversation about prostate cancer with two experts from the field: ... Continue Reading
Prostate Cancer Proactive Healthcare Steps March 17, 2023 Author: Geoff McLennan, prostate cancer patient and advocate Every January since 1951 the American Cancer Society (ACS) has published an annual report about... Continue Reading
Expanding access to PARP inhibitors in prostate cancer treatment March 14, 2023 Last month, Myriad attended the 2023 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (ASCO GU) to connect with researchers and doctors around emergent and controversial a... Continue Reading
Personalized Prostate Cancer Treatment: The Role of the Prolaris® Test March 10, 2023 Prostate cancer is a common cancer affecting men, and historically the most common approach to treatment would be either surgery or radiation therapy. However,... Continue Reading