CONACT US
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute
300 Corporate Pointe, Suite 383, Culver City, CA 90230
Learn More About The PCRI Helpline
PCRI facilitators are patients or relatives of patients who have been intensely trained about prostate cancer by Dr. Mark Scholz and other PCRI Medical Advisors. They understand your situation and are able to help. They have access to a Board of Medical Advisors to obtain information pertinent to an individual situation. The Helpline staff reviews medical articles from The Journal of Urology, Urology, the Journal of Clinical Oncology, The Oncologist, and Cancer to stay current with the latest developments in prostate cancer research and treatments. They can provide you with medical information and understand your situation. We recommend that you watch the PCRI YouTube Channel for brief educational videos and collect your medical records.
Jonathan Levy
was diagnosed in 2009 with intermediate risk prostate cancer, at age 63. He underwent two years of androgen deprivation therapy (hormonal therapy), and radiation treatment. After a few years off treatment, he developed metastatic recurrence in 2014, but continues to do very well with his current regimen. He was surprised to find he had much fewer side effects when restarting androgen deprivation in 2014, than he did in 2009. From the beginning, Jonathan has taken a proactive position regarding his own cancer treatment, researching and evaluating his options in light of the best currently available tests and procedures. Jonathan is a retired Film Editor, and works from his home in Southern California.
Silvia Cooper
is the daughter of a prostate cancer patient. She has been advocating for her father and managing his care since his initial prostate cancer diagnosis in 2000. Through her work on Helpline, Silvia has been helping others on their prostate cancer journey since 2011. Her background in administration enabled her to also help PCRI with administrative needs. Due to her mother's death from cancer and her experience with her father's prostate cancer, she is passionate about helping others through this difficult time in their lives.
John Shearron
has been a passionate, obstinate and vocal advocate for men with prostate cancer since he himself was diagnosed at age 45 in 2001. He had an unconventional journey, to say the least. Choosing to apply the best available research at the time, he and his doctor decided he would use combinations of conventional drugs that had shown anti-cancer properties to treat his cancer. No radiation or surgery was performed at this time. Prior to starting on this regimen, which would last 6 years, he sent a letter to his doctor absolving him from any responsibility for the outcome. In year 7, the protocol stopped working. Focal cryoblation was performed. One year later mass biopsies showed the prostate to be clear and free of any cancer. He continues to monitor his cancer and works hard to stay healthy. He currently runs the Mets Mavericks group in the Chicago area, which specializes in helping men with metastatic cancer.