2025 IN-PERSON
PROSTATE CANCER
PATIENTS & CAREGIVERS
CONFERENCE

SEPT 05-07, 2025 | LOS ANGELES, CA

GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN-PERSON

SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2025
FRIDAY - SUNDAY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Be part of a unique gathering where prostate cancer patients from across the U.S. and around the globe come together to learn, connect, and empower each other. This immersive event features presentations by world-renowned physicians who specialize in various aspects of prostate cancer care.

You'll gain insights on a wide range of topics, from the latest treatments and technologies to supportive care strategies. The conference culminates in a lively and extended Q&A session featuring Mark Moyad, MD and Mark Scholz, MD, who will answer questions submitted directly by attendees, offering expert guidance in an open, engaging format.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, and supported by the prostate cancer community!

SPEAKERS

ADVANCED TREATMENTS
& SIDE EFFECTS

ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE, GENETIC TESTING, BIOMARKERS & MORE

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION, TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY, & PEYRONIE’S DISEASE

RADIATION & SIDE EFFECTS

THE POWER OF EXERCISE FOR ALL PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS

HOST & MODERATOR

EXTENDED Q+A & HOST

THE VENUE

Hosted at The Los Angeles Airport Marriott!

BOOK YOUR ROOM

Reserve Your Room

Take advantage of our special accommodation rate of $160 per night - $202.14 per night, inclusive of taxes and service fees, by booking your room through our dedicated link or by calling the Marriott’s toll-free reservation line at 1-800-228-9290 and use code “PCRI” when booking.

Seating for this conference is limited, so it's important to register and reserve your room as soon as possible!

Parking Information

On-Site Parking (includes overnight): Daily: $20.00
ParkingValet: Daily: $60.00.

LAX Shuttle
The Marriott also offers a complimentary shuttle to and from LAX Airport running every 20 - 25 mins.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The Prostate Cancer Research Institute prioritizes the well-being of our visitors and staff. While we strive to maintain a safe space, we encourage anyone who feels unwell or has health concerns to prioritize their well-being. Your health is our top priority, and we are here to support you in whatever way feels safest for you.

AGENDA

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

4:00pm - 6:00pm - Early PCRI Registration | Lobby

5:00pm - 6:30pm - PCRI Patient Welcome Meet & Greet with Mark Scholz, MD, Alex Scholz & The PCRI Team | Marriott Patio (Ballroom Level)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2025

6:30am - 5:00pm - Registration Open | Marquis Ballroom Foyer

6:30am - 7:30am - Breakfast Sponsored by Pfizer; Testing in Prostate Cancer | Imperial Ballroom (C&D)

7:30am - 5:30pm - Exhibit Hall Open

8:00am - 8:15am - Opening Remarks | Alex Scholz & Mark Moyad, MD, MPH | Marquis Ballroom

8:15am - 9:05am - General Session: Advanced Treatments & Mitigating Side Effects | Elisabeth Heath, MD & Mark Moyad, MD, MPH | Marquis Ballroom

9:05am - 10:00am - Break

10:00am - 10:50am - General Session: Erectile Dysfunction, Testosterone Deficiency, & Peyronie’s Disease | Juhn Mulhall, MD & Mark Moyad, MD, MPH | Marquis Ballroom

10:50am - 1:30pm - Lunch Break

11:30am - 12:30pm - Lunch Sponsored by Dendreon | Learn About Provenge | Imperial Ballroom (C&D)

12:30pm - 1:30pm - Support Groups | Ballroom Level

Low Risk (Active Surveillance) Support Group | Moderated by Bill Manning | Pacific Coast 1

Intermediate Risk Support Group | Moderated by Peter Kafka | Pacific Coast 2

High Risk Support Group | Moderated by Kevin Axelrad, PhD | Pacific Coast 3

Relapsed Support Group | Moderated by Jonathan Levy | Pacific Coast 4

Advanced Support Group | Moderated by John Shearron | Pacific Coast 5

1:30pm - 2:20pm - General Session: The Power of Exercise for all Prostate Cancer Patients | Robert Newton, PhD & Mark Moyad, MD, MPH | Marquis Ballroom

2:20pm - 3:10pm - General Session: Active Surveillance, Genetic Testing, Biomarkers & More | Matthew Cooperberg, MD & Mark Moyad, MD, MPH | Marquis Ballroom

3:10pm - 3:30pm - Break

3:30pm - 4:30pm - General Session: Radiation & Side Effects | Amar Kishan, MD & Mark Moyad, MD, MPH | Marquis Ballroom

4:30pm - 5:00pm - General Session: How To Win An Insurance Denial | Alex Scholz & Mark Moyad, MD, MPH | Marquis Ballroom

7:00pm - 9:00pm - Casino Night: Join us for casino games, music, and fun on the Marriott Ballroom Patio! | Advanced RSVP Required | RSVP Below

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2025

6:30am - 7:30am - Breakfast Sponsored by Bayer: Bayer Patient Voices | Imperial Ballroom (C&D) | RSVP Required

7:30am - 11:00pm - Registration Open | Marquis Ballroom Foyer

7:30am - 1:00pm - Exhibit Hall Open

8:00am - 9:45am - Ask the Experts Q&A | Ballroom Level | Get Your Questions Answered

Sexual & Urinary Function | Wayne Brisbane, MD | Pacific Coast 1

PET/CT and Prostate MRI | Steve Raman, MD | Pacific Coast 2

Hormone Treatments | Przemyslaw Twardowski, MD | Pacific Coast 3

Clinical Trials | Tanya Dorff, MD | California 1

Radiation Therapy | Henry Yampolsky, MD | Pacific Coast 5

Advanced Treatments (Chemo, Pluvicto, and More) | Richard Lam, MD | Pacific Coast 6

Active Surveillance | Kristin Geiger, MNS, FNP | Pacific Coast 4

9:45am - 10:00am - Break

10:00am - 11:00am - General Session: The Best & Healthiest Exercises For Any Prostate Cancer Situation | Robert Newton, PhD & Mark Moyad, MD, MPH | Marquis Ballroom

11:00am - 11:15am - Award Ceremonies | Marquis Ballroom

11:15am - 12:30pm - Conference Review | Mark Moyad, MD, MPH & Mark Scholz, MD | Marquis Ballroom

*Agenda subject to change

EXTRA CONFERENCE EVENTS

Welcome Receptions With Mark Scholz, MD & The PCRI

Friday, September 06, 2025 | 5:00pm-6:30pm

For those checking in or interested in attending, join us for a meet-and-greet with Dr. Mark Scholz, a leading prostate cancer oncologist, and the PCRI team! Whether you're seeking advice, curious about new therapies, or simply want to say hello, this event is perfect for you. Reserve your spot today!

FREE Casino Night

Saturday, September 06, 2025 | 7:00pm-9:00pm

Enjoy the classic casino games, music, dancing with other attendees! When you join the event, you will be given casino chips to use. Win more chips and they can be used to earn raffle tickets that will be entered to win gift cards. We hope to see you there!

THIS EVENT IS CLOSED DUE TO CAPACITY