Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium to Be Held Virtually on May 16
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading physicians and medical professionals to share the latest in diagnosis, treatment, and research at the 2025 Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium. The virtual event, moderated by Jordan Rich, host of the “MPCC Prostate Cancer & You” podcast, will be held on Friday, May 16 from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. With sessions on new treatments, clinical trials, and family impacts, the symposium will present innovative dialogues, understanding, and state-of-the-art research for those who are diagnosed at risk, survivors, and caregivers.
“Even as a survivor of 27 years, I find this event a unique opportunity to stay updated on latest treatments and innovations, hear directly from healthcare professionals, and gain firsthand knowledge from patients and families,” said Allen Snyder III, MPCC chairman and prostate-cancer survivor. “If you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, a survivor or family member, this symposium is for you.”
Dr. David Einstein, assistant professor of Medicine and an academic medical oncologist at Beth Israel Medical Center, specializing in genitourinary cancers, and a symposium presenter, noted that “there are many myths around clinical trials — how they work, who is eligible to participate, and much more. This symposium session will demystify the process, answer questions, and hopefully encourage you to consider joining a clinical trial.”
The event acknowledges the importance of research and sharing the latest information to improve outcomes. Presenters at the MPCC symposium are leading experts, researchers, and professionals dedicated to enhancing and advancing positive results for individuals affected by prostate cancer.
Speakers include: Dr. Jean Joseph (keynote), University of Rochester Medical Center; Dr. Alexander Cole, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dr. Sophia Kamran, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center; and Einstein. Panelists for “Prostate Cancer, a Family Affair” include John Colbert, MPCC board member, Fran Halvorsen and Gary Halvorsen, prostate-cancer advocates and support-group leaders; and Landi Maduro, MPCC board member and filmmaker.
For more information and to register for the event, visit masspcc.org.