Advocating for the prostate cancer community Your voice matters. It is the most important factor when decisions are made about prostate cancer research funding, early detection, and high-quality care. Take Action Now Jump To Jump To Your Impact Take Action Advocacy Blog The Summit Policy Priorities State Statistics Your Voice Matters.No matter who you are, where you live, or who your elected officials are, you have the power to make sure that prostate cancer research, early detection, and quality treatments are a national priority.You don't need to be a "beltway insider," or have powerful political connections — speaking out to tell your personal story is powerful. And it really is as simple as sending an email or making a quick phone call when your elected officials are actively considering decisions that will impact prostate cancer patients and their loved ones.Learn more about the power of showing up and speaking out I'm alive today because other people advocated for research into new treatments. And now I pay it forward by advocating, too. — Darrell Wilson, Prostate Cancer Patient and ZERO Champion The Impact of Speaking Out: Research Funding The ZERO community has led the charge for more than 25 years, and it's consistent: when people like you — patients, caregivers, and loved ones — speak out, the results speak for themselves. Take Action to Support Research 3,947 projects receiving funding 12 life-saving treatments newly discovered $2.520 billion in total PCRP funding Take action Legislative Action Alerts make it quick and easy to make your voice heard. Just visit these links, fill out the form (it only takes a minute!), and your message will be sent directly to the office of your elected officials. The PSA Screening for HIM Act The PSA Screening for HIM Act Supporting free prostate cancer screenings for increased-risk individuals Prostate Cancer Outreach at the CDC Prostate Cancer Outreach at the CDC Ensuring that the CDC has the resources it needs to conduct prostate cancer outreach. Increasing Funding for the Prostate Cancer Research Program Increasing Funding for the Prostate Cancer Research Program Growing the most important and impactful Federal research program for prostate cancer. Advocacy Blog Sign Up to Receive Alerts Prostate Policy Pulse - September 30, 2025 The Federal Fiscal year 2025 comes to a close - and the government shuts down. Read to learn what this may mean for the prostate cancer community. Prostate Policy Pulse - August 13, 2025 A lot has been happening at the federal level, but what about at the state level? Here is what you need to know about ZERO's current efforts to pass legislation in the states. Prostate Policy Pulse - July 16, 2025 H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has been signed into law. Read to learn how it will impact healthcare and the prostate cancer community. Prostate Policy Pulse - June 27, 2025 The Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision about insurance coverage of preventive services as decided in Kennedy v. Braidwood. Read to learn about the implications for prostate cancer screenings. ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit Every year, the ZERO community comes together for a life-changing two days of fellowship, education, and in-person meetings with Senators and Congressmen in D.C. Learn more about the most impactful event in the movement to end prostate cancer. Learn About the 2027 Advocacy Summit Want to do more? Action alerts are a great initial step in your advocacy journey; it's a great way to have a quick impact on both national and state-level issues. But it doesn’t need to end there. Right in your own backyard, you can make a significant impact by building relationships with leaders in your community. Advocacy at Home: District Visits Make your prostate cancer advocacy a year-round activity and learn how to schedule and hold meetings with your elected officials in their district offices. Proclamations Toolkit A proclamation is an official designation within a city, state, or county to honor and raise awareness for a certain day or month. It brings awareness to prostate cancer by reminding communities of the burden of prostate cancer on men and their families. Advocacy Leaders Program Are you interested in taking your prostate cancer advocacy to the next level? Do you want to learn how to become a more effective advocate both in Washington and at home? We are building a team of committed advocates to hone into leaders in the prostate cancer community. Become a Prostate Cancer Research Consumer Reviewer Interested in becoming a Consumer Reviewer for the Prostate Cancer Research Program? Learn about our policy priorities Federal Research Funding (PCRP) Advocacy is crucial for funding programs like the PCRP, which has already led to twelve prostate cancer treatments, identified cancer biomarkers, and more. Coordinating Federal Research (PC-CARE Act) Early Detection of Prostate Cancer: Eliminating Costs of Screening Prostate Cancer at the CDC (PDF) We're powerful togetherWhen those who have been impacted by prostate cancer band together and speak out, the impact saves lives. And we need you to make it work; elected officials listen most intently to the people in their own districts, so national coverage is key to making change to benefit patients and their loved ones. Interactive Map ZERO Priority State Bills Improving Prostate Cancer Screening Explore ZERO’s priority state legislation focused on improving prostate cancer screening, featuring an interactive map and searchable database with bill summaries, status updates, timelines, and key details across states. Open the Map
Your Voice Matters.No matter who you are, where you live, or who your elected officials are, you have the power to make sure that prostate cancer research, early detection, and quality treatments are a national priority.You don't need to be a "beltway insider," or have powerful political connections — speaking out to tell your personal story is powerful. And it really is as simple as sending an email or making a quick phone call when your elected officials are actively considering decisions that will impact prostate cancer patients and their loved ones.Learn more about the power of showing up and speaking out
I'm alive today because other people advocated for research into new treatments. And now I pay it forward by advocating, too. — Darrell Wilson, Prostate Cancer Patient and ZERO Champion
The Impact of Speaking Out: Research Funding The ZERO community has led the charge for more than 25 years, and it's consistent: when people like you — patients, caregivers, and loved ones — speak out, the results speak for themselves. Take Action to Support Research 3,947 projects receiving funding 12 life-saving treatments newly discovered $2.520 billion in total PCRP funding
Take action Legislative Action Alerts make it quick and easy to make your voice heard. Just visit these links, fill out the form (it only takes a minute!), and your message will be sent directly to the office of your elected officials. The PSA Screening for HIM Act The PSA Screening for HIM Act Supporting free prostate cancer screenings for increased-risk individuals Prostate Cancer Outreach at the CDC Prostate Cancer Outreach at the CDC Ensuring that the CDC has the resources it needs to conduct prostate cancer outreach. Increasing Funding for the Prostate Cancer Research Program Increasing Funding for the Prostate Cancer Research Program Growing the most important and impactful Federal research program for prostate cancer.
Advocacy Blog Sign Up to Receive Alerts Prostate Policy Pulse - September 30, 2025 The Federal Fiscal year 2025 comes to a close - and the government shuts down. Read to learn what this may mean for the prostate cancer community. Prostate Policy Pulse - August 13, 2025 A lot has been happening at the federal level, but what about at the state level? Here is what you need to know about ZERO's current efforts to pass legislation in the states. Prostate Policy Pulse - July 16, 2025 H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has been signed into law. Read to learn how it will impact healthcare and the prostate cancer community. Prostate Policy Pulse - June 27, 2025 The Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision about insurance coverage of preventive services as decided in Kennedy v. Braidwood. Read to learn about the implications for prostate cancer screenings.
Want to do more? Action alerts are a great initial step in your advocacy journey; it's a great way to have a quick impact on both national and state-level issues. But it doesn’t need to end there. Right in your own backyard, you can make a significant impact by building relationships with leaders in your community. Advocacy at Home: District Visits Make your prostate cancer advocacy a year-round activity and learn how to schedule and hold meetings with your elected officials in their district offices. Proclamations Toolkit A proclamation is an official designation within a city, state, or county to honor and raise awareness for a certain day or month. It brings awareness to prostate cancer by reminding communities of the burden of prostate cancer on men and their families. Advocacy Leaders Program Are you interested in taking your prostate cancer advocacy to the next level? Do you want to learn how to become a more effective advocate both in Washington and at home? We are building a team of committed advocates to hone into leaders in the prostate cancer community. Become a Prostate Cancer Research Consumer Reviewer Interested in becoming a Consumer Reviewer for the Prostate Cancer Research Program?
Learn about our policy priorities Federal Research Funding (PCRP) Advocacy is crucial for funding programs like the PCRP, which has already led to twelve prostate cancer treatments, identified cancer biomarkers, and more. Coordinating Federal Research (PC-CARE Act) Early Detection of Prostate Cancer: Eliminating Costs of Screening Prostate Cancer at the CDC (PDF)
We're powerful togetherWhen those who have been impacted by prostate cancer band together and speak out, the impact saves lives. And we need you to make it work; elected officials listen most intently to the people in their own districts, so national coverage is key to making change to benefit patients and their loved ones.
Interactive Map ZERO Priority State Bills Improving Prostate Cancer Screening Explore ZERO’s priority state legislation focused on improving prostate cancer screening, featuring an interactive map and searchable database with bill summaries, status updates, timelines, and key details across states. Open the Map
