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Penn State Beautifully Captures the Legacy of Our Founder

by FFAPC Marketing | Jan 16, 2026 | Uncategorized

Penn State beautifully captures the legacy of our founder, Rick Merluzzi—an engineering alumnus whose giving, mentorship, and leadership changed lives. We’re proud to carry his mission forward through Friends & Family Against Prostate Cancer as we work to raise...

In Memoriam: Richard “Rick” A. Merluzzi, Jr. (1957-2025)

by FFAPC Marketing | Oct 28, 2025 | FFAPC News

It is with profound sadness that Friends & Family Against Prostate Cancer (FFAPC) announces the passing of our founder and chairman, Richard “Rick” A. Merluzzi, Jr., on October 27, 2025, at the age of 68. Rick was a devoted husband, father, mentor, and friend...
Dr. Clint Cary Agrees to Join the FFAPC Board

Dr. Clint Cary Agrees to Join the FFAPC Board

by FFAPC Marketing | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

FFAPC is pleased to announce that Dr. Clint Cary has a greed to join the FFAPC Board. Dr. Cary is the Chair of the Department of Urology at Indiana University School of Medicine.

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2 months ago

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🚨 Promising News for Men with High-Risk Prostate Cancer 🚨Every step forward in prostate cancer research brings new hope.Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have announced encouraging results from a new study showing that a combination treatment approach may significantly improve outcomes for men with high-risk localized prostate cancer. By combining therapies that attack the cancer in different ways, researchers are continuing to push the standard of care forward and improve the chances of long-term survival.While more research is still needed, studies like this remind us why clinical trials and continued investment in prostate cancer research are so important. Today’s promising results have the potential to become tomorrow’s life-saving treatments.To every patient, survivor, caregiver, and family member: there is reason to be hopeful. Progress is happening because of researchers, physicians, trial participants, and advocates who refuse to stop searching for better answers.Read more about the study here:news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2026/06/30/combination-therapy-shows-promise-in-high-risk-prostate...💙 Together, we’ll continue raising awareness, supporting those affected, and fighting for a future where prostate cancer no longer takes the people we love.#ProstateCancer #ProstateCancerAwareness #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch #Hope #FFAPC ...

Combination Therapy Shows Promise in High-Risk Prostate Cancer, Study Finds - News Center

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A large international clinical trial has found that adding the drug apalutamide to standard hormone therapy before and after prostate cancer surgery significantly improves outcomes for men with high-r...
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4 months ago

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Prostate cancer does not care how famous, successful, or strong someone is. Seeing baseball legend Wade Boggs openly share his battle with prostate cancer is a powerful reminder of why awareness and early detection matter so much.Too many men wait too long to get screened because prostate cancer can develop silently with little or no warning signs. Stories like this help encourage conversations that can truly save lives.Please keep Wade Boggs and all individuals and families currently fighting prostate cancer in your thoughts and prayers. 💙📰 Read the article here:www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/wade-boggs-cancer-update/3947368/At Friends & Family Against Prostate Cancer, we remain committed to raising awareness, supporting families, and helping fund research in the fight against this disease.#ProstateCancer #CancerAwareness #MensHealth #EarlyDetection #WadeBoggs #FFAPC ...

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs says he's free of prostate cancer, urges men to get tested

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Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs says he’s been declared cancer free two years after announcing that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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5 months ago

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Innovations in early detection continue to move the needle in the fight against prostate cancer.This research out of Kennesaw State University highlights how emerging technologies are being developed to improve how we identify prostate cancer earlier and more accurately—when treatment is most effective.Advancements like these matter.Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men, yet early detection dramatically improves outcomes. The challenge has always been catching it sooner, with greater precision and less invasiveness. Research focused on new detection methods brings us closer to that reality.At Friends and Family Against Prostate Cancer, this is exactly why awareness, education, and support for research are so important. Progress doesn’t happen by accident—it happens through continued investment, innovation, and conversations that encourage men to get screened.If there’s one takeaway:➡️ Early detection saves lives➡️ Research is accelerating that opportunity➡️ We all have a role in spreading awarenessTake a minute to read the article and stay informed on where the future of prostate cancer detection is heading.www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/researcher-emerging-technologies-prostate-cancer-detection.php#ProstateCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #MensHealth #CancerResearch #HealthcareInnovation #FFAPC ...

Researcher uses emerging technologies to improve prostate cancer detection

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Prostate cancer remains one of the most common diseases among men, yet current screening methods often lead to unnecessary biopsies and missed diagnoses. At Kennesaw State University, assistant profes...
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6 months ago

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New hope in the fight against prostate cancer. This article highlights a state-of-the-art PSMA PET/CT scan that may help doctors better identify aggressive prostate cancer while reducing unnecessary biopsies. Advances like this matter because earlier, more accurate detection can lead to better decisions, better treatment, and better outcomes for men and their families.At Friends and Family Against Prostate Cancer, this is exactly why we keep pushing awareness, education, and conversations around screening and men’s health. The more people know, the more lives we can impact.Read the article here: www.mydailyrecord.com/lifestyles/health/new-state-of-the-art-test-identifies-aggressive-prostate-...#ProstateCancerAwareness #MensHealth #EarlyDetection #ProstateCancer #FriendsAndFamilyAgainstProstateCancer ...

New state-of-the-art test identifies aggressive prostate cancer

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Australian scientists say it could also help reduce the risk of overdiagnosis by determining which cancers are low-risk and will never cause harm.
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7 months ago

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A new small early study found microplastics/nanoplastics in 90% of prostate tumor samples tested — and also in nearby benign prostate tissue. This doesn’t prove plastics cause prostate cancer, but it’s a serious signal that environmental exposures may matter and deserve much larger research studies.At Friends & Family Against Prostate Cancer, this is why we push so hard for:✅ better awareness✅ more funding for prevention + prostate cancer research✅ stronger advocacy for the men and families affectedIf you or someone you love is dealing with prostate cancer, you’re not alone. And if you want to support research and awareness, we’d love to have you with us. ...

Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study

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Plastic particles were found at higher levels in tumor tissue than nearby noncancerous tissue, raising questions about the role they may play in tumor development.
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