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ZERO President & CEO Courtney Bugler’s dad was her “plus one” throughout her breast cancer journey. When he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, it was her turn to be there for him. We all need that advocate, whether a spouse, partner, parent, daughter, son, or friend. This Father’s Day, be someone’s person if you can.

Meet Brian Bragg, ZERO's first Chief Mission Officer! With 20+ years in healthcare, he's leading our mission to reduce late-stage diagnoses & improve lives.

The Nunes' life was turned upside down by a prostate cancer diagnosis before 50. Attending ZERO's Summit provided the community, support, and hope they desperately needed.

Prostate cancer cases and deaths are rising. ZERO advocate and support group leader David McElhaney held a local event highlighting the importance of awareness, advocacy, early detection, and support for men and families affected by the disease.

A quarterly blog from ZERO's President & CEO, Courtney Bugler, sharing her vision of how to make prostate cancer a national priority through bold actions and an increased urgency to save more lives.

Dr. Guha explains explains the concerning link between prostate cancer and heart disease, especially for Black men, and provides recommendations for maintaining heart health during prostate cancer treatment through a holistic approach.

After losing his brother to prostate cancer and later being diagnosed himself, Jerry Bembry shares his personal story to raise awareness about the disease and encourage men to get screened regularly.

Side effects of prostate cancer often hinder healthy sex. Dr. Katz, Certified Sexuality Counselor, answers patient queries, aiding sex, intimacy, relationships.

In "A Forum for Her" part 3, Kathie Houchens & Karen Bernatis share women's insights on caregiving, grief & loss while supporting partners with advanced prostate cancer.

Dive into the challenges faced by partners of stage 4 Advanced/metastatic prostate cancer and explore coping strategies, shared experiences, and the crucial role of virtual support groups.

ZERO partners with companies like Johnson & Johnson to tackle healthcare disparities for prostate cancer patients.

ZERO's CEO, Courtney Bugler, reflects on her first three months, unveiling mission-driven strategies to propel prostate cancer awareness and support.

Catherine Plevy shares why she #GrowsandGives every year for prostate cancer patients.

As we're closing out our 2023 Run/Walk season, read how our ZERO community rallied at our events throughout the year and helped support prostate cancer patients.

Support groups for stage 4 prostate cancer offer shared experiences and coping tips. Caregivers stress the need for early awareness and self-care practices.

Bob Jacobs faced a delayed prostate cancer diagnosis due to unclear guidelines about screening. He wants to spread awareness about researching family history, getting a baseline PSA test, and advocating for prostate cancer testing when necessary, regardless of age.

Our new President & CEO, Courtney Bugler, may be new to ZERO, but she has a deep, personal connection to cancer that drives her passion for our cause.

The New York Proton Center is a leading provider of highly precise proton therapy for prostate cancer, offering a 5-fraction SBRT treatment option that reduces treatment duration while maintaining efficacy and minimizing side effects.

Jamie looks back on his 21-year journey with ZERO, highlighting transformative moments such as patient support initiatives, the evolution of the ZERO Run/Walk, and advancing healthcare equity.

The long-anticipated Memphis Run/Walk marked the start of the 2023 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk season, highlighted by PSA testing and fundraising efforts, all showcasing the unwavering commitment to raise awareness and combat the disease.

Research suggests that achieving a healthier weight could enhance sensitivity to the benefits of vitamin D, potentially impacting conditions like cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Experience the power of community support as the #Harrity4Charity Match Day exceeds fundraising goals and makes a direct impact on prostate cancer patients and families.

Discover the strides made in prostate cancer advocacy in 2022, including funding for the Prostate Cancer Research Program, increased support for high-risk populations, and the passage of the Veterans Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act.

I’m gay. And I’ve had my prostate removed. Will I be able to still stimulate the prostate bed area to orgasm as I did before. Have not tried. Afraid. Thank you.

Explore the potential link between cholesterol-lowering statin medications and anti-prostate cancer effects.

Clarence Williamson's journey as a prostate cancer warrior, educator, and advocate, highlighting the disparities in prostate cancer risk for African American men and his active involvement in initiatives like the PROMISE Registry.

"I’m 68, and have undergone laparoscopic surgery in 2007. I have bladder control 99% of the time. I do not have erections you can count on for sexual function...."

My name is Bryce Olson. I’ve been battling aggressive stage IV metastatic prostate cancer in my bones for eight-and-a-half years. I’ve been on thirteen completely different lines of drug therapy, including standard of care drugs, off-label drugs, and clinical trial drugs. But this lucky number thirteen deserves some attention, because you won’t see it promoted from the pharmaceutical industry.

"Ever since my surgery (open radical prostatectomy) my orgasms are pretty non-existent. Seems they’re not really worth all the bother of taking the pills to get an erection in the first place. Hope that works and, if it does, get the ‘deed done’ and then pretty much nothing in terms of feeling. Why is this happening and why didn’t someone tell me that would happen?"

"I am a 52-year old gay man whose 10-year relationship just ended. That was a long time coming, but of more concern to me right now is that I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and I don’t know what to do about choosing a treatment. I have been offered surgery (radical prostatectomy using a robot) but I am not sure I want to go that route because of the potential for loss of erections. The surgeon I saw looked really embarrassed when I asked him about anal sex and left the exam room in a big hurry..."

I am sorry to inundate you with yet another reason to be physically active in any manner, but another wonderful study came across my treadmill, so I could not ignore it. Yet before we actively (Get it? “Actively” refers to exercise) talk about it, let me let you in on another observation.

"Ever since my surgery (laparoscopic prostatectomy with the DaVinci robot) I leak urine during sexual activity/oral sex. This is NOT sexy and I don’t know what to do about it. I need help!"

"When I received my prostate cancer diagnosis, my wife was my rock as we met with the doctor and decided on treatment. I’m now struggling with managing post-treatment side effects of ED and incontinence. It’s taking a toll on our marriage and my sense of being a man. While I have never loved her more, I’m not able to perform sexually like I used to and we don’t talk about it. It pains me that we’re not able to be intimate and I sense that she’s withdrawing from me. How do we move forward?"

"I am the wife of a man who had prostate surgery 3 months ago. Ever since then we have been fighting non-stop. He is distant and irritable and we can’t get along. We’ve always had a pretty difficult relationship but things are really bad right now. Could this have something to do with the side effects of surgery?"