2017 Prostate Cancer Conference Recap

Words by Alexandra "Xan" Oakley // PCRI Educational Writer
Pictures by Peter J. Scholz // PCRI Creative Director

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The 2017 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference was yet another incredible conference with presentations from some of the best medical professionals. The conference featured topics covering active surveillance, radiation therapy, sexual and urinary dysfunction, clinical trials for advanced prostate cancer, and prostatitis which are available on DVD. This was our first conference to cover the topic of prostatitis, a noncancerous condition common in men which causes inflammation of the prostate. With this new topic, the conference was opened up to all prostate issues, providing current, in-depth information applicable to all men. 

The conference also featured multiple educational meetings on subjects such as rectal protection for prostate cancer (SpaceOAR), Axumin PET scans, Xofigo, Provenge Immunotherapy, and prostate cancer risk for the newly diagnosed. Whether or not a man has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, this conference had something for everyone. As always, there were multiple social events and support groups available to pro-vide the opportunity for attendees to meet. One of the most valuable features of every conference is the emotional support. The conference creates a safe space for attendees to open up, discuss, encourage and be encouraged. At the close of the conference, attendees came away empowered and uplifted, with a newly gained confident understanding of prostate cancer. 

The Prostate Cancer Research Institute is grateful to all of the speakers and attendees of the 2017 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference. For those who were unable to make it, the conference is available on a DVD set for a donation of $150. Call us at 800-641-PCRI (7274) or click here. 

John Mulhall, MD

Dr. Mulhall discusses sexual dysfunction and how to save your sex life. 

Mark Moyad, MD, and Jonathan Epstein, MD

Dr. Moyad asks Dr. Epstein questions regarding his talk, "Your Pathology Report: What You Have to Know"

Charles "Snuffy" Myers, MD

Dr. Myers discusses how and when prostate cancer will be cured. 

Curtis Nickel, MD

Dr. Nickel discusses Prostatitis and Inflammation

Jeffrey Demanes, MD

Dr. Demanes presents on "Which Type of Radiation You Need and When"

Mark Moyad, MD, and Mark Scholz, MD

Mark Moyad, MD, and Luke Nordquist, MD

Dr. Moyad asks Dr. Nordquist questions on advanced prostate cancer and clinical trials. 

Luke Nordquist, MD

Dr. Nordquist delivers a presentation on advanced prostate cancer and clinical trials. 

Mark Moyad, MD and Luke Nordquist, MD

Dr. Moyad gives Dr. Nordquist a specially made t-shirt. 

Bob Each

Bob Each gives a speech after he receives an award for his incredible work in prostate cancer.

Bob Each and Mark Scholz, MD

Dr. Scholz presents Bob Each with his award.

Mark Moyad, MD and John Mulhall, MD

Dr. Moyad asks Dr. Mulhall about sexual dysfunction and ways to save your sex life. 

Jonathan Epstein, MD

Dr. Epstein discusses pathology reports.

Jonathan Epstein, MD

Dr. Epstein talks about "upgrading" of Gleason 6

John Mulhall, MD

Dr. Mulhall discussing sexual dysfunction in prostate cancer. 

Mark Moyad, MD, and Jonathan Epstein, MD

Charles "Snuffy" Myers, MD, and Mark Moyad, MD

Dr. Moyad asks Dr. Myers a question regarding prostate cancer "cure".

Charles "Snuffy" Myers, MD

A Frank Sinatra impersonator sings Dr. Myer's favorite song; 'I Did It My Way'

Charles "Snuffy" Myers, MD

Richard Lam, MD

Dr. Lam discusses Immunotherapy for prostate cancer.

Charles "Snuffy" Myers, MD

Dr. Myers discusses hormone treatments. 

Christine Carr, Mark Scholz, MD, and John Connell

Dr. Scholz takes a photo with the Catalyst Award winners - Christine Carr and John Connell

Mark Scholz, MD, and Steve Hentzen

Dr. Scholz with Steve Hentzen, the 2017 winner of the Harry Pinchot Award.

Mia Moyad

Mia and attendees of her "Art Therapy" class. 

Conference attendees review program book

Live Music at Happy Hour

Mark Scholz, MD, and Mark Moyad, MD

Celine Dion impersonator

"Celine Dion" performs for Canadian native Curtis Nickel, MD. Mark Scholz, MD, and Mark Moyad, MD stand alongside him.

Celine Dion impersonator

"Celine Dion" performs for Canadian native Curtis Nickel, MD. Mark Scholz, MD and Mark Moyad, MD stand alongside him.

Celine Dion impersonator

Celine Dion impersonator, Mark Moyad, MD, and Curtis Nickel, MD

Curtis Nickel, MD

Dr. Nickel discusses Prostatitis and Inflammation

Eric Darius

Jazz performance by the talented musician, Eric Darius.

Mark Moyad, MD, and Mark Scholz, MD

Mark Moyad, MD, and Mark Scholz, MD

Mark Moyad, MD, and Mark Scholz, MD