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Prostate Cancer Resource announces the appointment of Dr. Brian K. Golden, MD as spokesman.and consultant responsible for the promotion of our free PSA screening campaign and the latest treatment options.The appointment is effective May 02, 2008.

Dr. Brian Golden graduated in 2000 from the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) medical school. He then completed two years of general surgery and four years of urology residency at the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Denver. He subsequently completed a clinical fellowship in laparoscopic and robotic surgery with Urology San Antonio in Texas. This specific training and subsequent surgical experience combine to make Dr. Golden one of the most experienced surgeons in the Southwest U.S. in robotic prostatectomy and laparoscopic kidney and adrenal surgery.

Dr. Golden joined the Urology Institute of Nevada in 2007. Services are provided at offices in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. Dr. Golden is a member of the American Urological Association (AUA), Western Section of the AUA, and Endourological Society.

When not seeing patients, Dr. Golden enjoys spending time with his wife and baby girl. He is an avid snow skier and mountain biker.

A decade ago, Prostate Cancer Resource became the first public non-profit organization in the United States to offer free, confidential prostate cancer screenings to reduce the mortality rate.

Founded in 1997 in the memory of my father to prevent the devastation prostate cancer impose on individuals and their families. Our primarily focus is to encourage men over 35 years to take the PSA test (Prostate Specific Antigen) involve obtaining a couple of drops of blood from nick of the finger and deposited in a Biosafe collection card which is sent to a laboratory.

We're the only prostate cancer non-profit agency in the nation to advocate testing from 35 years of age. Recently, David Hillier, 37, Barclay Bank executive was diagnosed with advance prostate cancer. Pre-cancerous lesions have been found in men who died in accidents as young as 20 years. Over 25 percent of men autopsied who have died in their 30's were found to be affected and 55 percent in their 40's. The lack of early screening is one reason 60 percent of the cases that are diagnosed have already spread. Another reason for early screening, a study indicates that the mortality rate may be higher because prostate cancer plays an aggravating role in other ailments such as heart attacks.

Our tenth anniversary celebration includes the opening in January 2008 of the first ever no-cost prostate cancer screening facility in Las Vegas, a city with the highest population without health insurance. Also, the launching of our Rapid Testing Program (RTP) which will provide test results reviewed by licensed health physician in 72 hours and eliminate three weeks of agonizing waiting period.

Coming soon, our website will feature a video and audio browse about the lastest FDA approved new drugs such as Provenge by Drendron Corporation which increases the survival rate We are proud of the numerous recognitions our screening campaigns in California received from former Governors:Hon. Gray Davis and Hon. Pete Wilson, California State Assembly, S.F. Board of Supervisors, California Pacific Medical Center, Ira and Leonore Gershwin Fund, (partial list).

As we commemorate our 10th year of continuous services, I would like to extend a heart felt thanks to our past sponsors such as Walgreens, Safeway, St. Anthony Foundation, Ira and Leonore Geshwin Fund, Glide Memorial, California Pacific Medical Center et al for their past financial support for our free screening program.

We will like to acknowledge Wal-mart Inc for supporting our PSA screening program. University of Nevada, Las Vegas for the donation of a computer, printer and monitor. Businessman Cy for the office furnitures. Mayor Oscar B. Goodman for the Proclamation recognizing our campaign to provide free screening in the Las Vegas. Doctor Flores, Nevada Cancer Institute and Doctor Coleman, Nevada Dept. of Health for their offer of cooperation.