What Is This Study About?<\/strong><\/p>\n We’re conducting a research study to learn whether chemicals found in drinking water\u2014 Who Can Join the Study?<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re currently enrolling participants for a research study on drinking water chemicals and You May Be Eligible If You:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Are 20 years or older<\/p>\n \u2022 Have been diagnosed with prostate cancer<\/p>\n \u2022 Are receiving or have received treatment at Rutgers Cancer Institute<\/p>\n \u2022 Live in New Jersey as your primary residence<\/p>\n \u2022 Can read, write, and speak in English<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When Can You Join?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 If you had radiation or surgery as your main treatment, you can join between 3 and \u2022 If you’re on active surveillance (monitoring your cancer rather than treating it right <\/p>\n Who Can I Contact For More Information?<\/strong><\/p>\n You can contact our team at repel@cinj.rutgers.edu. If you\u2019re unsure whether you qualify, Community Advisory Board<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re proud to introduce our Community Advisory Board, comprised of three dedicated individuals whose contributions have been instrumental to our work: Barbara Weiland, JC Irons, and Jimmie Staton. With their guidance, our team is gaining valuable insight into how to better engage with the community and share our findings in meaningful ways. We are deeply grateful for their support and commitment to advancing our research efforts.<\/p>\n Contact Information for CAB members:<\/u><\/p>\n JC Irons – jcirons1@bellsouth.net<\/p>\n Barbara Weiland – bweiland74@gmail.com<\/p>\n Jimmie Staton – jimmieastaton@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nspecifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)\u2014might affect the health of men
\ndiagnosed with prostate cancer. PFAS have been linked to several types of cancer, but we
\nstill don\u2019t know if they play a role in how prostate cancer develops or progresses. This study
\nis one of the first to explore that question.<\/p>\n
\nprostate cancer. If you’re interested in taking part, here\u2019s what you need to know about who
\nis eligible:<\/p>\n
\n12 months after your treatment ends<\/p>\n
\naway), you can join any time after your diagnosis<\/p>\n
\nor if you have any questions, our research team is happy to talk with you and help determine your eligibility. We\u2019re here to support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n