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International Conference On Prostate Cancer, 2006:
Keynote Speaker Announced: Dr. Clifford Kuhn, "The Laugh Doctor"

JJune 26, 2006, Charlottesville, VA: The Foundation For Cancer Research (FCRE) and Education and Us TOO International are thrilled to announce their keynote speaker, Dr. Clifford Kuhn, also known as The Laugh Doctor, for their Saturday night gala and banquet at the International Conference On Prostate Cancer 2006 (ICPC) held October 19-22 at the Regency Hyatt Hotel In Reston, Virginia.

In addition to the well-rounded medical content usually featured by these organizations, this year’s focus will be on optimism and its positive impact on overall health.

"Too many men immediately despair when facing a cancer diagnosis, but these days itπs far from a death sentence," says Dr. Charles "Snuffy" Myers, oncologist, cancer survivor, and FCRE President. "In my clinical practice, pessimism kills, quite literally. The current research confirms this. So we wanted this conference to let patients know how positivism, laughter included, can have a beneficial impact on your prognosis. If anyone can deliver this message, Dr. Kuhn can."

Known best for helping individuals and groups enhance performance, productivity, and health by creating and sustaining more fun, Dr. Kuhn teaches people how to rediscover their natural humor resources. Dr. Kuhn has attracted national attention in radio, print, and television, garnering coverage in numerous media sources ranging from CNN and The Washington Post to The New Yorker and The AARP Bulletin.

"I have learned that humor is a powerful antidote to the stress and ultimately fear associated with illness. Healing humor is a natural gift that we all possess, but learn early in life to suppress," Kuhn says. "My HA HA HA Prescription is a three step process designed to free up and unleash the healing power of humor to those that need it most."

Originally created to provide patients and their families with much-needed information, the ICPC also seeks to unite patients in their fight against prostate cancer by providing them with an emotional support system in what some view as a solitary struggle. By offering men and their loved ones these support opportunities along with cutting-edge lectures from todayπs best medical practitioners, all groups involved wish to create a common information stream from which patients can drink in both life-saving knowledge and hope.

Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly-diagnosed cancers with approximately 232,090 new cases in the United States alone. While many of the newest treatments are highly effective, there is still no cure, and many men still remain unaware of the treatment options available to them. It is only through excellence in education that patients receive the information that can ultimately save their lives. Registration for the ICPC 2006 is $100 per person until September 1 and $125 thereafter. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $50 per person. For conference details or to register, call 718-522-7512 or go to www.cancer-foundation.org. A $5 discount is offered to those who register online.

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The Foundation for Cancer Research and Education (FCRE) is dedicated to educating cancer patients about prevention and treatment in the context of their overall health. With science based on the most well designed research protocols, FCREπs goal is to prolong patientsπ lives by making them active participants in their own treatment. For more information or for a list of FCREπs outreach programs call 800-305-2432 or go to www.cancer-foundation.org.

Us TOO is a not-for-profit organization providing information, counseling and educational meetings to assist men with prostate disease (and their spouses / partners) in making decisions about their treatment with confidence and support. Us TOO chapter meetings are free and open to newly diagnosed patients, patients currently in their treatment regimen, survivors, family members, friends and healthcare professionals interested in prostate disease. For questions go to 800-808-7866 or log on at www.ustoo.org