ZEROHour Newsletter: June 2020

New COVID-19 Educational Resources for Patients and Caregivers

To help you and your loved ones during this COVID-19 crisis, ZERO has created resources to provide you with the latest information and tools related specifically to prostate cancer and COVID-19. Check out the latest educational videos from ZERO:

• Earlier this spring, Dr. Alicia Morgans shared information on prostate cancer and COVID-19 from a medical perspective including questions you might ask your medical team.
• Expert social worker Ali Sachs reviewed strategies for managing mental health, providing a helpful checklist to download.
• Our newest video features social worker Kelly Conen Jablonski discussing common hardships faced by caregivers during this time. She also provides a useful guide for caregiving during COVID-19.

The ZERO team is regularly updating and adding to our resources and support offerings during this time. Be sure to bookmark our resources, videos, and webinars page, and stay tuned for future updates!

Join ZERO’s First-Ever Virtual Run/Walk Celebrations!

ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walks in Salt Lake City and Washington, D.C. are going VIRTUAL on Saturday, June 20!

Our first-ever virtual events will feature some of the best aspects of our Run/Walks including a COVID-19 update with our urology and other event partners, a celebration of our amazing fundraisers, and a ceremony to honor those we are #ZEROStrong for and are fighting for. Plus, to kick off a fun-filled weekend, on Friday, June 19 at 6:00 EST, Nashville recording artist Jimmy Charles will perform a LIVE concert to get the party started. One week from tomorrow, tune in to ZERO's Facebook page or the ZERO Run/Walk Website – you don’t want to miss this!

Not based in the D.C. or Salt Lake City areas? We still want you there! Registering as a virtual participant for Capital Area and Salt Lake City Run/Walks are free for EVERYONE, regardless of location. Let’s come together as one nationwide prostate cancer community!

You Are Not Alone: Sexual Side Effects After Prostate Cancer

Earlier this week, ZERO and Boston Scientific hosted a webinar about erectile dysfunction and other common side effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Hundreds of participants joined the webinar, where they learned ways to reduce common side effects caused by some prostate cancer treatments. Watch a recording of this webinar on ZERO’s website or YouTube channel, and hear the latest expert insights from Dr. Edward Soffen, a radiation oncologist, and urologist Dr. Gary Karlin.

Match Ends Soon: Don’t Miss the Chance to Help Patients Affected by COVID-19

More than ever, prostate cancer patients need your support. With the effects of COVID-19 adding increased isolation, delayed treatments, and other disruptions to the cancer care process, patients and families need direct and immediate help from ZERO.

Through June 30, all funds raised will go to our COVID-19 Support Fund, making donations more critical than ever. These donations will help patients in need who are struggling through this crisis. Any donation made by June 30 will be DOUBLED to have twice the impact, and help twice the patients. Make a gift now to help make a much-needed difference in the lives of men and families.

Champions Corner Jessica Tolman: Virtual Event Rockstar! When Jessica Tolman’s friend was diagnosed with prostate cancer, she knew she had to fight for him. So she joined the committee of her local Run/Walk in Salt Lake City, and became a driving force in the event’s success. Now as the Salt Lake City Run/Walk has turned virtual, Jessica isn’t slowing down! As an event volunteer, fundraiser, and ZERO Champion, she’s a triple threat and the epitome of #ZEROStrong! » Join Jessica's Fundraising Team

Research Breakthrough Two New Prostate Cancer Drugs Hit the Market Just last month, two new prostate cancer drugs were approved by the FDA within one week of each other. Both drugs serve as new treatment options for late-stage, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer patients. Read more about Lynparza and Rubraca. » Learn more about these exciting developments

Educational Events The Latest Technology in Prostate Cancer Diagnostics Join ZERO CEO and urologist Dr. Ali Kasraeian for an informative discussion on ExosomeDx’s innovative technology for diagnosing prostate cancer. Learn about the ExoDx Prostate, a simple, non-invasive urine test that can assess your risk of having clinically significant high-grade prostate cancer. Join the conversation on Facebook at 4:00 p.m. EST, June 17. » Tune in on Facebook

Clinical Trials Now Registering Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients There are many investigational clinical trials of metastatic prostate cancer being conducted at this time by Merck. These studies are trying to find out if investigational medications are safe and work to slow down or stop the growth of metastatic prostate cancer. » Register for a Merck clinical trial