Mr. Euvon Jones

Sep 16, 2022

Prostate Cancer Survivor

Prostate Cancer Survivor

Mr. Euvon Jones, a stage IV prostate cancer survivor, Euvon Jones is a motivational speaker who advocates annual prostate checkups and, if diagnosed with prostate cancer, maintaining a healthy and meaningful quality of life through any treatment process.
The Baltimore, Maryland, native used his HVAC Mechanical Design skill set to manage and supervise projects in California, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., including, but not limited to, government contracts, NIH, Med-Star Georgetown University Hospital, and Georgetown University.
In 2011, while co-operating his HVAC firm, Mr Jones was suddenly diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer, with a psa level of 398, and which had metastasized to his lymph nodes and bones. He initially received the daily Casadex hormone therapy, as well as tri-monthly Lupron shots. Once the Casadex failed to be effective, his oncologist, Dr. Nancy A. Dawson, of Med-Star Gerogetown Hospital, recommended a six-week immunotherapy procedure designed to use his own white blood cells to boost his immune system to fight the cancer.
Euvon believes the immunotherapy, administered in 2013, along with his nutritional and environmental changes, have been successful in providing him with a positive quality of life. Since 2016, his psa levels have remained at 0.0, and the cancerous lesions in his bones and lymph nodes have receded. His wife, Janet, who steered their lifestyle in a healthier direction, chronicled their journey in her memoir, The Trial of Stage IV Prostate Cancer; A Wife’s Case for Faith, Hope, and Help, which is available on Amazon. The video, Euvon’s Story, which profiles the immunotherapy treatment he received, is also available to view online.
Currently, in addition to celebrating life with Janet, their four children, and six grandchildren, Euvon attends conferences, workshops, and symposiums encouraging men to get regular wellness checkups and, if diagnosed with prostate cancer, to become a student of their diagnosis, seek an astute medical team, and consider immunotherapy, if appropriate and available. Men are also challenged to include their loved ones in the process, since prostate cancer is not just an individual disease; rather, it involves an extensive and strong support system along with the medical team that, when fighting together, can be overcome. 
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Ms. Linda Murakami

Sep 16, 2022

Director of Advocacy Relations

Director of Advocacy Relations

Amgen Oncology Division

Ms. Murakami serves as the Director of Advocacy Relations in Amgen Oncology Division. She manages a wide range of cancer advocacy programs, which help patients and reduce the impact of these cancers. Ms. Murakami works collaboratively with patient and patient advocacy organizations, like PHEN, to identify better ways to serve patients. Prostate is one area of focus involving educating the community and making them aware of the importance of early detection screening and the available treatment options, including clinical trials, for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. In addition to her work with Prostate cancer patients, she works to decrease the disparity gap in other cancer therapeutic areas. 

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Carmen White

Sep 15, 2022

Multicultural Participant Experience Lead

Multicultural Participant Experience Lead

Pfizer's Global Product Development Division

Carmen White serves as the Multicultural Participant Experience Lead in Pfizer’s Global Product Development Division and has clinical trials patient engagement and healthcare communications experience serving the public sector, academia, and the pharmaceutical industry on both the specialized-service agency and sponsor side. In her role, Carmen leads educational and awareness programing and works to continuously improve the participant experience to enable diverse and inclusive participation in clinical trials through equitable access and practices. Over her career, she has supported clinical trials for various Sponsors in multiple therapeutic areas and developed protocol review, public awareness, and community outreach programs for a leading multi-center comprehensive cancer center. Carmen holds a B.A. in Psychology from Hampton University, and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and resides in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Justin Lorentz, MS

Sep 15, 2022

Genetic Counselor

Genetic Counselor

Odette Cancer Center, Sunny Brook Health Center, Toronto, Canada

Justin Lorentz is a certified genetic counselor and graduate from McGill University. He practices clinically at Medcan and he is the lead of Sunnybrook Health Science Centre’s Male Oncology Research and Education (MORE) Program; a registry for men with hereditary cancer. Justin is affiliated with the University of Toronto as an instructor. His academic interests are in hereditary prostate cancer and clinical applications of whole genome sequencing.
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Neil Fleshner, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Sep 12, 2022

Chair, Division of Urology Professor, Department of Surgery

Chair, Division of Urology Professor, Department of Surgery

University of Toronto

Dr. Neil Fleshner is a surgeon and clinician scientist and an established leader in the field of cancer prevention. He holds the Martin Barkin Chair, Division of Urology at the University of Toronto and is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the same University. Additionally, he is Staff in the Division of Urology at the University Health Network and Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Canada and holds the Love Chair in Prostate Cancer Prevention at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is also Head of Urology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Fleshner earned his MPH degree from the School of Public Health at Columbia University and completed his oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has achieved international reputation as a talented cancer researcher who has made significant contributions in the field of urologic oncology. His current research priorities include translational, clinical and health services research, focused primarily on understanding of prostate cancer pathogenesis, progression, and prevention. In addition to his clinical, academic and research commitments, he heads the University Health Network GU BioBank, a central data and specimen repository designed to support the use of biological fluids in disease discovery, prognostication and management. Dr Fleshner is an avid music lover and father of three. He has authored over 450 scientific papers and is a sought after speaker, both locally and internationally.

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Mr. Lee Moultrie

Sep 9, 2022

Prostate Cancer Survivor and PHEN Ambassador, Charleston, SC

Prostate Cancer Survivor and PHEN Ambassador, Charleston, SC

Lee H. Moultrie II is formerly a community outreach coordinator for the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing, and the REACH Charleston and Georgetown Diabetes Coalition (www.musc.edu/reach). In these positions, he works to promote healthful living; and connect people with public and private resources that can help them fight disease and raise their awareness of risk factors. After retiring from the United States Air Force, Moultrie became increasingly active in promoting health and wellness awareness. He participates in several ongoing research and awareness projects, including US TOO’s Minority and Underserved Populations Prostate Cancer Awareness Program, Men’s Health Network, National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer III, US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Groups and the South Carolina Cancer Disparities Community Network. In 2005, Moultrie participated in a national PBS video special called “A Lion in the House,” which helped educate the community about the impact of childhood cancer on families. In 2006, he co-authored an article in the August Journal of South Carolina Medical Association entitled “Prostate Cancer Disparities in South Carolina: Two Generations Talking from a Male’s Perspective.” Moultrie also serves on the Executive Committee of the statewide South Carolina Cancer Alliance; the Executive Board for the Noisette Foundation; Chairman of the 100 Black Men of Charleston, Inc. School Improvement Council; Chairman for North Charleston High School; Promoting Health and Wellness Vision Council of the Trident United Way; Charleston County Diabetes Coalition; American Legion Veteran’s Organization; Royal Baptist Church and the Brotherhood Association; and also on the National Health and Wellness committee of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Moultrie hosts a monthly health-related talk radio program, and he participated in the production of a video called “Clinical Trials Awareness at the Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina to encourage African Americans to participate in clinical trials. He has participated in several educational television sessions about health throughout the state and is frequently quoted in the newspaper. He serves on a leadership committee with the Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Glaucoma Awareness Initiative, United Negro College Fund committee in Charleston, legislative ambassador with the American Cancer Society, Toast Master and a member of the 50 Million Pound Challenge. A strong civil rights activist, Moultrie was nominated for the Jefferson Award for community service in 2007.
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