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PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility)
HALIFAX, N.S., January 16, 2012/CNW/ Prostate Cancer Canada Atlantic is proud to announce the launch of PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility), a free nine week exercise program for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. PSA Fitness, resistance training and yoga, is an important patient-centered therapy for prostate cancer survivors in Halifax.

TELUS donation to support Prostate Cancer Canada
Toronto, ON- January 13, 2012- On January 10th, Prostate Cancer Canada received a generous donation of $100,000 from TELUS at the launch of the TIEd Together exhibition. TELUS’ donation was made possible through the Canadian Football League Grey Cup cause marketing campaign. The donation will support Prostate Cancer Canada’s ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease through research, education, support and awareness.

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Improving Standard Therapies

Dr. Brad Nelson (2003 and 2004 Research Grants)

Dr. Brad Nelson’s research hopes to improve popular prostate cancer treatments like hormone therapy and radiation. In March 2007, he published a study that showed for the first time that, in addition to fighting cancer themselves, these therapies also stimulate the body’s own immune system to fight tumours.

Dr. Nelson identified 21 specific antigens that are released by prostate tumours and attacked by the immune system. He is now using these antigens to develop a drug that can improve the immune-friendly effects of radiation and hormone therapy. Ultimately, this drug – which would be given to men before treatment - could be a cost effective way of making therapy more effective and help men live longer.