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ASPI is a patient-run international organization founded by men with prostate cancer to support newly diagnosed men with low & intermediate grade prostate cancer. https://aspatients.org for more information
Nutrition won’t replace Active Surveillance — but research shows it may support inflammation, metabolism, and quality of life.

Our December ASPI Report reviews key diet studies for men on AS, with practical guidance for the holidays.

Check it out at: aspatients.short.gy/lFAOBV
December 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Our expert panel reviews what the latest evidence shows about transperineal vs. transrectal biopsies — infection risk, accuracy, pain, and what matters most for Active Surveillance.

Watch: aspatients.org/meeting/tran...

Note: No December meeting — see you in January!
November 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🎁 No tricks — just triple impact!
From Nov 1–Dec 2, all gifts to ASPI are matched, and IRA (QCD) gifts are double matched (tripling your impact, up to $5K).
Help men around the world live well on Active Surveillance. 💙
🔗 aspatients.org/donate
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This Sat, Oct 25: A new way for AS patients to monitor their prostate cancer?

Doctors are exploring bi-parametric MRI (bpMRI) — a simpler scan that may:
✨ Skip contrast dye
💨 Reduce anxiety
💰 Cut costs

Join our free expert panel + live Q&A:
🔗 aspatients.org/event/are-bi...

#activesurveillance
October 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Are Bi-parametric MRIs Ready for Prime Time?
📅 Sat, Oct 25 | 12–1:30 PM ET

Join Dr. Davenport, Dr. Kasivisvanathan, and Dr. Pockros as they explain what this new type of prostate MRI could mean for men on Active Surveillance.

🔗 Register now: aspatients.short.gy/DOvZVQ

#ProstateCancer
September 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The replay is up! 📺

Dr. Adam Kinnaird explains how micro-ultrasound compares to MRI for men on Active Surveillance for prostate cancer.

Watch here: aspatients.org/meeting/micr...
August 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Micro-ultrasound may offer a safe alternative to MRI for monitoring low-risk prostate cancer. What does the latest research say?

Join us Aug 23 to hear from lead researcher and expert Dr. Adam Kinnaird. Free webinar + Q&A, open to all.

Register now: aspatients.short.gy/xw0x5z
July 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“Why All Men with Prostate Cancer Should Undergo Germline Genetic Testing”
July 26, 12:00 pm EDT
Virtual expert panel + live Q&A with Drs. Shore, Paller & Perlman
Register: link.aspatients.org/july25-genet...

#ProstateCancer #GeneticTesting
July 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We’ve just released a 3-video lineup!
1️⃣ Dr. Cooperberg's Special Advocacy Award ceremony
2️⃣ His “Past, Present & Future” deep dive on Active Surveillance
3️⃣ Dr. Lapedis’ guide to decoding pathology reports

Normally 1 video/month—now get all 3 at once! mailchi.mp/aspatients/jun
July 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We are proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 awards, recognizing extraordinary contributions to #prostatecancer advocacy, research, and patient support and advancing #ActiveSurveillance as a safe, evidence-based approach for managing low-grade #prostatecancer: aspatients.org/awards/
June 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Struggling to read your biopsy report? Join Dr. Lapedis Sat Jun 28 12–1:30 pm EDT for our monthly ASPI webinar “Cracking the Code on Pathology Reports.”

See how patient-friendly reports clarify results & decode Gleason scores. Register now: aspatients.short.gy/cracking-the... #ActiveSurveillance
June 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM