Help Us Help Men with Prostate Cancer
Project HERO is the Health Empowerment and Recovery Outcomes research study. We are trying to learn how treating body and mind may affect how men with prostate cancer recover and thrive.
Our study may suggest ways to improve clinical care and the healing process of prostate cancer fighters and survivors.
We need volunteers like YOU! This study is open to men of all physical ability levels.
You may qualify if you:
The first step is to complete a screening interview. Men who qualify will be asked to come into our clinic to:
You will be randomly assigned to one of three groups.
One group will simply continue with their regular care. The other two groups will participate in classes that focus on body training or body-mind training.
No matter which group you are assigned to, you will be asked to complete some follow-up assessments over 12 months.
Richard Lauer, MD, FACP
Deputy CEO and Chief Medical Officer
UNM Cancer Center
Volunteers like YOU are vital to the success of this project! Help us help men with prostate cancer.
Yes! Your personal and health information will not be shared with anyone outside this project. Your information will be protected according to federal laws. Participating in this project, or your decision not to participate, will have no effect on your medical care.
Anita Kinney, PhD, RN
HERO Principal
Investigator UNM Cancer Center
If you would like to join or have questions, please call 505-272-6557 to have all your questions answered.