World traveling, baseball mom-ing, cancer survivor and caregiver passionate about driving systemic progress in public health. All opinions are my own.
Atlanta, GA
Joined September 2023
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Courtney Bugler retweeted
Game-changing news during #MensHealthMonth: Iconic broadcaster and cancer survivor Ernie Johnson Jr. (@TurnerSportsEJ), the beloved host of TNT's Inside the NBA, Sports Emmy award winner, author, and television host, joins us as our newest Global Brand Ambassador!
"I've faced cancer. I've lost loved ones. And I've spent my life sharing stories that matter," says Ernie. "This story—about screening, survival, and saving lives—matters."
His trusted voice strengthens our $20M Blitz the Barriers initiative to close the prostate cancer survival gap for Veterans, Black men, and underserved communities.
Our goal: save 100,000 lives by 2035 by breaking down barriers to early detection and quality care.
Learn more: zerocancer.org/blitz
#ZEROProstateCancer #BlitzTheBarriers #ZeroStigma #ZeroBarriers #BreakTheSilence #MensHealthMonth
Courtney Bugler retweeted
The FY26 President’s Budget is not just budget math—it’s a rollback of decades of progress against cancer:
🚨 37% cut to NCI
🚨 40% cut to NIH
🚨 CDC cancer prevention programs eliminated
We’re urging Congress: #ProtectTheFunding because lives depend on it.
🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4kLvc2J
#ZEROProstateCancer #ProstateCancer #CancerResearch #PublicHealth #NIH #NCI #CDC #AdvocacyMatters
Courtney Bugler retweeted
Sports Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr. (@TurnerSportsEJ) is bringing his powerful story to our 2025 Virtual Education & Support Summit!
On Thursday, June 5, at 6:00 p.m. ET, the beloved host of TNT's "Inside the NBA" will join our Chief Mission Officer Brian Bragg for an intimate Fireside Chat about his journey with prostate cancer. Beyond his public persona, Ernie will share reflections on faith, fatherhood, and finding purpose through adversity, including his experiences as a cancer survivor and supporting loved ones through their own health challenges.
What makes this conversation so special isn't just Ernie's celebrity status, but his genuine wisdom, humility, and heart. His perspective on balancing a high-profile career while navigating cancer offers insights that will resonate with anyone on this journey.
This closing session promises to leave you feeling seen, understood, and inspired—the perfect way to conclude our three days of education and support.
📅 June 3–5, 2025
💻 zeroprostatecancer.vfairs.co…
#ZEROProstateCancer #VirtualSummit2025
Courtney Bugler retweeted
Our team is #OnTheBlitz at #ASCO25! We’re thankful to @ASCO for bringing together this community of professionals shaping the future of cancer care, and for the opportunity to share what we’re doing to support prostate cancer patients and their loved ones. #ZEROProstateCancer
Courtney Bugler retweeted
We are deeply saddened to learn Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Our thoughts and well wishes for strength and healing are with the Biden family as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.
According to a statement released today by a family Spokesperson, President Biden’s diagnosis includes a Gleason score of 9–indicating a highly aggressive cancer.
The Gleason score is a tool doctors use to assess prostate cancer aggressiveness based on how abnormal the cells look under a microscope. A score of 9 is among the most severe, and Biden’s Spokesperson indicated that the cancer has metastasized to the bone.
This moment is a sobering reminder that prostate cancer does not discriminate. It can affect anyone.
Men–this is your call to action.
It's time to talk to your doctor about your risk for prostate cancer. If you haven’t scheduled your annual check-up this year, do it. Early detection through a simple PSA blood test can mean the difference between life and death. Don’t wait.
Be proactive. Prioritize your health for yourself, your family and for your future.
Click the link below and visit our Prostate Cancer Resource Center to learn more about the PSA screening test, get information about both early and advanced-stage diagnosis, and support options available for patients and caregivers.
#ZEROProstateCancer #ProstateHealth #EarlyDetection #PSASavesLives #MensHealth #ProstateCancerAwareness
Courtney Bugler retweeted
.@ZEROProstateCEO on #CancerScreening: Are your communities & patients, the ones who have the most to lose, driving this process? Or are they an afterthought? We have to do a better job of educating & empowering to feel like they can fight for what they need. #CancerNationalForum
Courtney Bugler retweeted
New ACS CAN report shows a third of patients surveyed report being more than a year behind on a recommended routine #CancerScreening. The single most frequently mentioned reason for falling behind is concerns about costs.
Read more: fightcancer.org/policy-resou…
#CancerNationalForum
Courtney Bugler retweeted
“Early detection saves lives…but access remains a problem. Not everyone who should or could get screened does.” Keynote @stanlap, Chairman of Mercy BioAnalytics, underscores the need to make tests, follow-up & interventions more accessible. #CancerNationalForum
#CancerScreening
This #MentalHealthMonth reminds us that prostate cancer impacts not just your body, but your soul, emotions & thoughts. Our MENtors offer more than guidance—they're a lifeline for mental wellbeing when you need it most.
#ZEROProstateCancer
“If only we’d known sooner.”
That’s why Blitz the Barriers isn’t just another initiative, it’s personal.
With @Novartis standing beside us, we’re breaking down barriers so that no one misses a diagnosis because of ZIP code or background.
#ZEROProstateCancer #BlitzTheBarriers
Leo climbed 2,700 steps every day after his prostate cancer diagnosis and turned fear into fuel. Now I’m honored to join him on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Because healing doesn’t always look like rest. Sometimes it looks like rising—step by step, with purpose. #PeaksForProstateCancer
Our Board doesn't just lead—they show up when it matters most. With experience as survivors & caregivers, they ensure no one faces prostate cancer alone. Their leadership extends beyond boardrooms into meaningful connections. Thank you for inspiring us! 💙 #ZEROProstateCancer
Interesting data on accuracy and empathy comparing AI answers to patient questions vs urologists. Spoiler alert: it’s not good news for doctors. When patients prefer the empathy of a chatbot to their doctor, things need to change. #patientadvocacy #AUA25 @ZEROCancer
Our @ZEROCancer Support Group Leaders are the heartbeat of our mission. Leading 165+ groups across the country, they offer strength, compassion & connection for those facing prostate cancer. Thank you for all you do–your impact is immeasurable. #VolunteerAppreciation
Our @ZEROCancer Run/Walk volunteers embody the spirit of service & action. From dawn setups to final cheers, you create spaces where communities unite to raise awareness & dollars for our mission. Thank you for being the force that drives our work forward! #VolunteerAppreciation
Courtney Bugler retweeted
This is not cost-saving; this is abdicating US leadership in health sciences. Maybe permanently. 🤦♂️
jeremymberg.github.io/jeremy…
Courtney Bugler retweeted
False positives more common with conventional imaging than PSMA PET. Consider imaging as an extension of physical exam and a biomarker to direct patient management -@DrMHofman #APCCCDiagnostics25 @OncoAlert
Courtney Bugler retweeted
🌟🔵 LIVE from #APCCC25! #APCCCDiagnostics25
📢 What imaging should you use in case of suspected metastases?
🎤 Insightful discussion by @NaounNatacha on refining imaging strategies for mCSPC and oligometastatic disease!
🔍 Key takeaways:
✅ Conventional imaging (CT/MRI + bone scan) is still used, but PSMA PET improves staging.
✅ PSMA PET shifts classification: 20% of high-volume disease (HVD) is reclassified as low-volume disease (LVD), and 30% of LVD is downstaged to non-metastatic disease.
✅ New drugs & definitions: ARPIs, RLT, PARPIs, and redefining disease burden.
✅ Challenges in imaging: cost, availability, sensitivity, and balancing treatment decision-making.
✅ Oligometastatic disease: MDT (metastasis-directed therapy) improves outcomes—trials like STOMP, ORIOLE, and GETUG-AFU are shaping the field!
✅ 2025 paradigm: Should we treat based on conventional imaging, or rely on next-gen imaging for low-burden mHSPC?
@APCCC_Lugano @OncoAlert @ProfKHerrmann @stefanofanti4 @Silke_Gillessen @AOmlin @Albert0Briganti @Ecastromarcos @drlouiseemmett @DrAGafita @karolien_goffin @ProfHadaschik @DrMHofman @Prof_Nick_James @piet_ost @gpalapa2 @MoniqueRoobol @TylerSbrt @DrSpratticus @Tilki_De @BertrandTOMBAL @Nina18205 @UrsulaVogl @ResearchWyatt – at Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Courtney Bugler retweeted
🌟🔵 LIVE from #APCCC25! #APCCCDiagnostics25
📢 PSA Relapse: When do you need to act?
@APCCC_Lugano @OncoAlert @ProfKHerrmann @stefanofanti4 @Silke_Gillessen @AOmlin
🔥 Masterful presentation by #JochenWalz on defining the optimal timing for intervention in PSA relapse!
🔑 Key takeaways:
✔ Biochemical recurrence (BCR) is a heterogeneous scenario—one size does not fit all!
✔ Before treatment, assess life expectancy and the potential for cancer progression.
✔ Active monitoring is reasonable for low-risk patients.
✔ Early salvage therapy offers the best outcomes.
✔ PET imaging refines patient selection for optimal treatment strategies.
Tagging experts for further insights:
@bjartell @Albert0Briganti @Ecastromarcos @drlouiseemmett @DrAGafita @karolien_goffin @ProfHadaschik @DrMHofman @Prof_Nick_James @piet_ost @gpalapa2 @MoniqueRoobol @TylerSbrt @Tilki_De @BertrandTOMBAL @Nina18205 @UrsulaVogl @ResearchWyatt
#ProstateCancer #GUOnc #OncoTwitter 🚀 – at Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Courtney Bugler retweeted
Risk stratification using a genomic classifier for localized #ProstateCancer: What is the added value? Presentation by @DrSpratticus @caseccc. #APCCCDiagnostics25 written coverage by @zklaassen_md @GACancerCenter > bit.ly/41xiRsm @APCCC_Lugano #APCCC25
