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Ralph’s story: Facing prostate cancer head on

Ralph’s story: Facing prostate cancer head on

by admin | Apr 7, 2026 | Early Detection & Screening, Prostate Cancer

Ralph Puckett of Dacula, Georgia, learned he might have prostate cancer in December 2018, when a routine annual physical with his primary care physician revealed an elevated PSA and an enlarged prostate.  He followed up with a urologist for a complete urological...
Twin brothers, one journey: Facing prostate cancer together

Twin brothers, one journey: Facing prostate cancer together

by Prostate Cancer Roundtable | Oct 9, 2025 | Prostate Cancer

When twin brothers Juan and Gil Diaz were diagnosed with prostate cancer just months apart, they made a decision that would bring them closer than ever: to undergo surgery on the same day, side by side. Their story is one of courage, connection and the life-saving...
SGMC Health Offers Breakthrough Prostate Cancer Treatment

SGMC Health Offers Breakthrough Prostate Cancer Treatment

by Prostate Cancer Roundtable | Oct 3, 2025 | Prostate Cancer

SGMC Health now offers PLUVICTO®, a cutting-edge therapy for men diagnosed with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This FDA-approved therapy represents a significant advancement in the fight against one of the most aggressive forms of prostate...
Brothers in Battle: Americus Brothers Share Prostate Cancer Journey To Inspire Screening and Early Detection

Brothers in Battle: Americus Brothers Share Prostate Cancer Journey To Inspire Screening and Early Detection

by Prostate Cancer Roundtable | Sep 8, 2025 | Prostate Cancer

When George Edge sat in an Albany doctor’s office at age 46, he noticed a magazine headline that read, “170,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year.” He never imagined he would soon be one of them. George, now CEO of the Americus Housing Authority,...

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