Self Advocate and Do Your Own Research | Howard Wolinsky’s #ProstateCancer Patient Story | PCRI

Learn about Active Surveillance: https://howardwolinsky.substack.com Howard Wolinsky has spent most of his life working as a journalist in Chicago. When he was diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer in 2010, Mr. Wolinsky chose active surveillance--an option that was controversial at the time but is now considered the standard of care (although it has not been universally adopted). In this video, PCRI's Alex Scholz asks him about his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer, how he used his skills and experiences as a journalist to advocate for himself and other men with prostate cancer, and what we can expect in the near future in the sphere of prostate cancer advocacy and active surveillance. To learn more about Active Surveillance Patients International, visit their website at https://aspatients.org/ To see Mr. Wolinsky's articles on ASPI, visit https://aspatients.org/author/howard-... Don’t know your stage? Take the quiz: Visit http://www.prostatecancerstaging.org To learn more about prostate cancer visit http://www.pcri.org Sign up for our newsletter here to receive the latest updates on prostate cancer and the PCRI: https://pcri.org/join Who we are: The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians, for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better individualized care. Feel free to explore our website or call our free helpline at 1 (800) 641-7274 with any questions that you have. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors. The information on the Prostate Cancer Research Institute's YouTube channel is provided with the understanding that the Institute is not engaged in rendering medical advice or recommendation. The information provided in these videos should not replace consultations with qualified health care professionals to meet your individual medical needs. #ProstateCancer #activesurveillance #PCRI