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Third annual free IAMA of Northeast Florida health fair at the Wyndham Hotel Downtown Jacksonville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www.iamahealthfair.com

The Commission on Cancer is a consortium of 47 professional organizations dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for cancer patients.

Dr. Joel Schwartz's, "To Pee or Not to Pee," approaches the prostate discussion from a different prospective that just might save lives.

ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos, ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in the Dash for Dads Prostate Cancer 5K benefitting families affected by prostate cancer.

The 19th Annual Evening of Good Taste raised more than $140,000 to benefit the programs and services of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital.

“Evening of Good Taste” will benefit the ongoing expansion of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center. The center is the only one on Long Island that is equipped with the Varian Novalis Tx™, da Vinci® Surgical System and Gamma Knife®.

Dr. Rajiv Datta, chair of the dept. of surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital, was cited by the AAPIQLI for his leadership, accomplishments and excellence as a cancer surgeon.

The draft recommendation by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) urging men to avoid using the PSA blood test for prostate cancer screening is a major blow to men’s health that will cost thousands of American lives during the next decade.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and prostate cancer patients need to become the ‘CEO’ of their treatment team.

The prestigious ACR-ASTRO accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR and ASTRO.

Third annual free IAMA of Northeast Florida health fair at the Wyndham Hotel Downtown Jacksonville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www.iamahealthfair.com

The Commission on Cancer is a consortium of 47 professional organizations dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for cancer patients.

Celebrity Host Alan Thicke welcomes Olympus America Inc. to the set to educate viewers about common prostate problems that occur as men age

Dr. Joel Schwartz's, "To Pee or Not to Pee," approaches the prostate discussion from a different prospective that just might save lives.

November is the month to get tested for diabetes and get your prostate checked.

Midtown Urology,a local Urology private practice, will be hosting its annual Community Health and Men's Promotion Summit (CHAMPS) at the Georgia World Congress on September 8, 2012 from 10am to 3pm in Building A,411/412 for Prostate Cancer Awareness

ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos, ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in the Dash for Dads Prostate Cancer 5K benefitting families affected by prostate cancer.

Hampshire Labs, Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Life Extension Foundation to provide the full line of Life Extension vitamins, supplements and other health and personal care products to its growing customer base.

The 19th Annual Evening of Good Taste raised more than $140,000 to benefit the programs and services of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital.

Super Beta Prostate is a revolutionary product that was created by research chemist, Roger Mason, who formulated it to provide men with an easy and convenient way to give their prostate the nutrients it needs.

“Evening of Good Taste” will benefit the ongoing expansion of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center. The center is the only one on Long Island that is equipped with the Varian Novalis Tx™, da Vinci® Surgical System and Gamma Knife®.

Dr. Rajiv Datta, chair of the dept. of surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital, was cited by the AAPIQLI for his leadership, accomplishments and excellence as a cancer surgeon.

The draft recommendation by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) urging men to avoid using the PSA blood test for prostate cancer screening is a major blow to men’s health that will cost thousands of American lives during the next decade.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and prostate cancer patients need to become the ‘CEO’ of their treatment team.

Saw Palmetto, a Natural Ingredient Found in Premium Prostate Supplements, Aids in Reversing Hair Loss

The prestigious ACR-ASTRO accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR and ASTRO.

The afternoon of golf was followed by an evening of fine dining, camaraderie and fun, including a lavish buffet and raffle prizes ranging from tickets to professional sporting events to foursomes at the area’s most prestigious courses.

New Healthcare market report from Business Insights: "Advancing Molecular Diagnostics to Personalize Cancer Therapy"

Latest Technique for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Decreases Need for Prostatectomy

In 2009, the Center treated a total of 1,326 patients, including 1,047 new cases and 279 cases with recurrent cancer or cancer in progression. South Nassau is a recipient of the prestigious ACoS Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award.

A new feature added to this year’s outing is a generously priced spa day option for those who do not or don’t want to play golf. The spa option will be provided by Maximus Salon and Spa on site at The Seawane Club.

“Evening of Good Taste” showcases the very best foods, desserts and wines in the region and serves as an official competition to determine the top culinary artists and vintners on Long Island and the New York metro area .

Harris County Hospital District in Houston, Texas announces its largest single, private donation—a gift of $15 million from The Lester and Sue Smith Foundation to the public healthcare sytem through the Harris County Hospital District Foundation.

Integrative Therapeutics introduces ProstaPro®, a unique, clinically validated preparation of saw palmetto berry, developed in Germany over 50 years ago, to the US for the first time.

Men that have worn Dr Allen’s Device for Prostate care constantly for a period of 3-6 months have enjoyed symptoms relief of enlarged prostate and prostatitis by recovering from inflammation and the enlarged prostate (BPH) shrinking.

Highland Brewing Co. is releasing PSA Pilsner to help raise awareness about prostate cancer and generate funds for the Pints for Prostates campaign.

Established in 1974, TSK Japan, the leading single-use medical device manufacturer specialised in biopsy needles for soft tissue aspiration expands its distribution for hospitals in ASEAN.

A new study of prostate cancer patients has found that those who exercise more have a lower risk of overall death, and death due to the disease itself.

KEVIN BYRD is named as one of the most influential African American Male entertainers under 30 years old. Kevin Byrd at 29; stands at the Threshold of International Superstardom.

The Business Achievement Award is presented annually in appreciation of a business that is proactive in its support of the chamber’s mission and objectives and for the well being of the residents and community.

New Pharmaceuticals research report from GlobalData is now available from Fast Market Research

The number of robotic-assisted procedures performed at hospitals around the world has increased from 80,000 in 2007 to 205,000 in 2009.

The study revealed that when the loss of heterozygosity (LOH) was identical (concordant) in the tumors they were metastatic. New multifocal primary cancers had discordant LOH, meaning their LOH was not identical.

Several milestones achieved following its first year treating patients in Suffolk County, New York.

Outstanding results of a cooperative venture between the Clinical Program on Urological Tumours at the Medical University of Vienna and Harvard Medical School, USA

Prostate cancer patients need to become the CEO of their treatment team rather than the primary doctor. So says Norris Beren, a survivor and author of a new book – Prostate Cancer – Hope Is Not a Strategy.

Prostate Conditions Education Council Hosts Awareness Week, September 19-25

MyVitaminPlan.com launched this week as a nationwide provider of specially-formulated vitamin supplements. The company hopes to help to simplify its customers' vitamin regimens through its pioneering "one pill" concept.

Dr. Cox is trained in advanced urological care for men and women, including da Vinci robotic prostatectomy, laparoscopic prolapse repair and outpatient surgical management of stress urinary incontinence. Dr. Cox speaks both English and Spanish.

South Nassau Communities Hospital continued the expansion of its cancer program, naming David A. Silver, M.D, FACS, director of urologic oncology. Dr. Silver is a leading surgical oncologist and pioneer in robot-assisted surgery.

Kyongah Hwang has been named manager of South Nassau's Center for Comprehensive Radiation Services and Long Island Gamma Knife® Center. She previously served as a senior radiation therapist at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ.

Allstate recently presented LI Cruizin’ for a Cure with a check for $15,000, as the exclusive named sponsor for their fifth annual classic car event benefitting prostate cancer research and education, which takes place Sept. 12, 2010 in Melville.

A group of urologists and radiation oncologists working with 21st Century Oncology have come together to provide a comprehensive resource for information and treatment for men with prostate cancer in Southwest Florida.

Having been approved by the FDA in castration-resistant prostate cancer, Dendreon's Provenge represents the first therapeutic cancer vaccine to reach the market.

Indianapolis, IN – Prostalex Plus, an all-natural supplement clinically shown to promote good prostate health, has announced its co-sponsorship of driver Graham Rahal and the David Letterman/Bobby Rahal race car at this year’s upcoming Indy 500.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Dendreon's Provenge® (sipuleucel-T) to treat certain men with advanced prostate cancer marks a significant advance in the development of biological therapy for prostate and other forms of cancer.

A one-day car show dedicated to increasing awareness of Prostate Cancer.

South Nassau is one of just five hospitals in New York and only 82 in the United States to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award.

Three clinical trials started at the Medical University of Vienna / Commissioned by multinational pharmaceutical firms

The implantable balloon prostate immobilizer, “increases the effectiveness of external beam radiation technologies by preventing the prostate from moving at the time radiation is delivered to the cancer,” said Dr. Mullen.