ZERO Virtually Hosts Annual Summit Featuring Top Minds in Medicine, Research, Advocacy, and Support February 28, 2022 Media Contact: Jessica Fetrow jessica.fetrow@zerocancer.org 202-923-1113Premier event offers latest developments and resources for thousands of patients and familiesWashington, D.C. - Feb. 28, 2022 - ZERO Prostate Cancer will virtually host its annual ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit, the most impactful and largest nationwide event for the prostate cancer community. For more than two decades, the ZERO Summit has been the premier destination for patients, survivors, and their families to get the latest on cancer research breakthroughs, emerging treatments, early detection, managing health after diagnosis and critical support resources. This year’s Summit is virtual and open to the public from March 4-8.This year’s program is packed with some of the most inspiring voices in the prostate cancer community including Jay Jay French, guitarist of Twisted Sister, who will share his experience as a prostate cancer survivor as this year’s keynote speaker. Among the more than 20 educational sessions included are health equity in prostate cancer, sexual health and side effects, personalized medicine, clinical trials, and survivorship. In addition, a full day will be dedicated to providing support group discussions for both patients and caregivers on a variety of topics.“Each year, the Summit amplifies prostate cancer knowledge, promotes advocacy, and continues to build our amazing community on the local, regional, and national level,” said Jamie Bearse, ZERO CEO. “As we experience the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more critical than ever to bring everyone together to get much needed support and education from the safety of their homes.”ZERO’s Summit will kick off with the fourth annual Bold for Blue Awards — a celebration of the passionate and dedicated companies, men, women, and families who have made a bold impact in the fight against prostate cancer. The Summit will also continue its critical advocacy work, helping to protect and expand billions of dollars in crucial research funding, break down barriers to testing, and expand awareness that saves lives in your local community.ZERO extends sincere thanks to AbbVie for their sponsorship of the Bold for Blue Awards. ZERO also gives many thanks and gratitude to our Premier Sponsor, Pfizer Oncology, and Platinum Sponsors: Bayer, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Janssen Oncology, and Viatris. Gold Sponsors: Blue Earth Diagnostics, Lantheus Holdings, Boston Scientific, and Exact Sciences. Silver Sponsors: Myovant Sciences, Merck, and AbbVie, and Bronze Sponsors: Astellas Oncology, Phrma, Intuitive, and Genentech. To view a full list of speakers or to register to attend ZERO’s annual Summit for free, please visit us at https://zerocancer.org/about-prostate-cancer/videos-webinars/welcome-2023-summit. Press Release
Media Contact: Jessica Fetrow jessica.fetrow@zerocancer.org 202-923-1113Premier event offers latest developments and resources for thousands of patients and familiesWashington, D.C. - Feb. 28, 2022 - ZERO Prostate Cancer will virtually host its annual ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit, the most impactful and largest nationwide event for the prostate cancer community. For more than two decades, the ZERO Summit has been the premier destination for patients, survivors, and their families to get the latest on cancer research breakthroughs, emerging treatments, early detection, managing health after diagnosis and critical support resources. This year’s Summit is virtual and open to the public from March 4-8.This year’s program is packed with some of the most inspiring voices in the prostate cancer community including Jay Jay French, guitarist of Twisted Sister, who will share his experience as a prostate cancer survivor as this year’s keynote speaker. Among the more than 20 educational sessions included are health equity in prostate cancer, sexual health and side effects, personalized medicine, clinical trials, and survivorship. In addition, a full day will be dedicated to providing support group discussions for both patients and caregivers on a variety of topics.“Each year, the Summit amplifies prostate cancer knowledge, promotes advocacy, and continues to build our amazing community on the local, regional, and national level,” said Jamie Bearse, ZERO CEO. “As we experience the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more critical than ever to bring everyone together to get much needed support and education from the safety of their homes.”ZERO’s Summit will kick off with the fourth annual Bold for Blue Awards — a celebration of the passionate and dedicated companies, men, women, and families who have made a bold impact in the fight against prostate cancer. The Summit will also continue its critical advocacy work, helping to protect and expand billions of dollars in crucial research funding, break down barriers to testing, and expand awareness that saves lives in your local community.ZERO extends sincere thanks to AbbVie for their sponsorship of the Bold for Blue Awards. ZERO also gives many thanks and gratitude to our Premier Sponsor, Pfizer Oncology, and Platinum Sponsors: Bayer, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Janssen Oncology, and Viatris. Gold Sponsors: Blue Earth Diagnostics, Lantheus Holdings, Boston Scientific, and Exact Sciences. Silver Sponsors: Myovant Sciences, Merck, and AbbVie, and Bronze Sponsors: Astellas Oncology, Phrma, Intuitive, and Genentech. To view a full list of speakers or to register to attend ZERO’s annual Summit for free, please visit us at https://zerocancer.org/about-prostate-cancer/videos-webinars/welcome-2023-summit.
