How to be a PCAP Prostate Cancer Pony Express Rider

We’re looking for Prostate Cancer Pony Express Lead Riders.  Do you want to be part of the team? (It’s really easy!)

They rode when it counted. We have a more important message. Can you us?

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Inherited Prostate Cancer Gene Identified – Will this help?

The HOXB13 gene identified as a prostate cancer predictor

A news release from Johns Hopkins on January 11, 2012, reported that researchers have identified the HOXB13 gene mutation as a predictor of prostate cancer development.

You can read the full news release at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_120695.html

How can this discovery help?

If you can afford it, it might be worth exploring the possibility of having the test done. Men who discover they have the gene then could take lifestyle measures to prevent the actual development of the disease, such as dietary modification as suggested in The China Study.

But, what if you can’t afford genetic testing?

It’s not perfect, but the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test still is the best tool to early detection of prostate cancer.

Although I am not a medical doctor and can not and do not provide medical advice, I believe that we men should begin testing annually for prostate cancer at age 35.

Just like women know they need an annual PAP smear and mammogram, we guys need a PSA test to see if our risk is increasing.

How can I track my PSA results?

Beginning in April 2012, men will be able to track this information online at www.ProstateTracker.org and receive an email reminder when their next test is due.

Follow this site for information on how to create your free ProstateTracker account.

We made history!

Why is the Pony Express riding again?

The Pony Express is back but this time the message in the bag is about the critical importance of early detection through prostate cancer screening and the need for continual funding support for prostate cancer research.

Memorial Service - Congressional Cemetery

On September 18th, 13 dedicated men and women rode their motorcycles to the nation’s capital to raise awareness for prostate cancer.  In the process we held a memorial service at the Congressional Cemetery for the more than 1.4 million men who have succumbed to prostate cancer.

 Photo Opportunity at the White House

Following the memorial service, the Prostate Cancer Pony Express moved to the fence in front of the White House where they joined members of MaleCare’s Blue Light Brigade and the DC Cancer Consortium.

Prostate Cancer Pony Express "at" the White House

It was great to have multiple prostate cancer organizations in the same place working together.  If we can do more of this, we’ll be able to have the White House illuminated blue next September.

 

2012 Prostate Cancer Pony Express

We already are making plans for the 2012 Prostate Cancer Pony Express, which will take place on Sunday, September 9, 2012.  Put this on your calendar and be sure to visit the official Pony Express site at http://prostatecancerponyexpress.wordpress.com.

Riders wanted! (and needed!)

The Inaugural Prostate Cancer Pony Express is in the Record Books

The Prostate Cancer Pony Express is a Reality

38 men and women made history yesterday as they became the inaugural riders for the Prostate Cancer Pony Express.  There were 15 actual riders and passengers and 23 “virtual riders” from across the United States.

We did Great!

• Thanks to WTOP radio reporter Kathy Stewart and her editor, we reached a major portion of the Washington, DC metropolitan area with our “early detection” message
• The Prostate Cancer Pony Express is a reality
• We supported MaleCare.org‘s Blue Bulb Brigade project
• The DC Cancer Consortium with there at the White House fence with us
• We had riders and virtual riders from 12 states
• Thousands of people saw our Prostate Cancer Pony Express flags and message as our riders rode to and back from the event
• We had a great time and made new friends!

Ride with us in 2012

Put September 9, 2012 on your calendar because that is the date of the 2012 Prostate Cancer Pony Express ride to Washington, DC.

Click this link to join the information list: http://prostatecancerponyexpress.wordpress.com/ride-information-update/

36 Hours Until the Prostate Cancer Pony Express

Our Prostate Cancer Pony Express riders coming from Florida are already on the road and Saturday will see everyone converging on the meeting place in Mt. Vernon, Virginia.

It you can’t ride with us, be at the fence in front of the White House [along Pennsylvania Avenue) at 12:15 PM on Sunday, 9/18, and be part of our photo shoot.

If you do, you’ll be part of history.

Follow our ride to Mt. Vernon at http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0RZFZ0QqhG2ZBOvnqlcj8zFKDC1axeY9I.

Just another day in Paradise. Warm regards, Robert

48 Hours from the Prostate Cancer Pony Express

Riders are converging on Mt Vernon from Florida, Wisconsin, the Carolinas, Pennsylvania and California!

Here’s the link to the final route along the George Washington Parkway: http://g.co/maps/s696y

Even if you aren’t riding, please join us at the fence in front of the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue for our photo shoot. The Blue Bulb Brigade from Malecare will be there and many others.

Warm regards, Robert

September 18th, 2011 Pony Express Route

Image by rockcreek via Flickr

Why Not Visit the Historical Congressional Cemetery?
SE Washington, DC is home to the historic Congressional Cemetery.

The Prostate Cancer Pony Express will visit the Congressional Cemetery at 12:30 pm on September 18th. The riders will lay a wreath in memory of the men who have perished from prostate cancer.

We also will be honoring the memories of men by reading their names. If a family member has died from prostate cancer, we would like to add his name to our memorial list.

To add a name, just enter a comment here on this post: Name, year of passing, and state.

Warm regards, Robert