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Articles from the Internet are regularly gleaned from the website and posted. An attempt is made to categorize them, as listed in the sidebar on the right. Click on the Categories widget to see the categories, and select the category of interest. They will appear on a new page in order from the most recent to the oldest. Some are from refereed scientific journals, while other are from more popular press websites. Almost all posts include a very brief description with a link to the actual article. As always, be careful about the source.

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Video: “Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer – promise or peril?”

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July 2026 Awareness Night Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer – promise or peril? Dr. Nathan Perlis MD, MSc, FRCSC Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto Staff Surgeon, University Health Network, Toronto,     Presentation Overview: We will review the updated evidence for and against focal therapy in prostate cancer and focus primarily on the technologies (HIFU, Lase, IRE) available in Ontario. We will also explore the clinical trials open for prostate cancer focal therapy. CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation time is 1:18:05 Disclaimer:  The contents of this video is solely for the

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Video: “Erectile Dysfunction, Incontinence, and Voiding Dysfunction in Prostate Cancer”

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May 2026 Awareness Night Erectile Dysfunction, Incontinence, and Voiding Dysfunction in Prostate Cancer Dr. Sidney Radomski, MD FRCSC Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto Site Chief of Urology, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto Staff, Princess Margaret Hospital (University Health Network), Toronto,Staff, Division of Urology, Toronto Western Hospital (University Health Network), Toronto, Staff, Division of Urology, Toronto General Hospital (University Health Network), Toronto, Director, Urodynamics Laboratory, The Toronto Hospital – Western Division, Toronto, Canada Presentation Overview: The session will focus on erectile dysfunction, incontinence, and urinary symptoms related to prostate cancer treatment. CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The

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Video: “Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC) Treatment Intensification”

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Mar. 2026 Awareness Night Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC)  Treatment Intensification A Patient’s Guide to Choosing with Confidence Dr. Urban Emmenegger MD Medical Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre (Division of Medical Oncology) Associate Scientist, Sunnybrook Research Institute (Biological Sciences Platform) Associate Member, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto     Presentation Overview: Pros and cons of treatment intensification (hormone therapy alone vs. adding androgen receptor inhibitors, chemotherapy, or other intensification strategies). Key decision factors: survival benefit, quality of life, travel/monitoring needs, cost/insurance considerations, and personal priorities. How doctors weigh disease features (tumor volume, symptoms, PSA, scans) and patient factors (age,

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Video: “The Dawn of A New Era in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer”

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Jan. 2026  Awareness Night   Dr. Andrew Loblaw  MD, FRCPC, MSc Radiation Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Senior Scientist, Head, GU Clinical Radiation Oncology Clinical Studies Unit, Sunnybrook Research Institute   Dr. Roger Buckley, MD, FRCSC Staff Urologist, Former Chief of Urology from 2002 until 2023, North York General Hospital     CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation time is 1:47:49 Disclaimer:  The contents of this video is solely for the purposes of education and information and does not constitute personal diagnostic advice or personal medical advice.    Presentation Overview: To review the current pathway

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Video: “Improve Your Quality of Life with Prostate Cancer”

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Nov. 2025 Awareness Night Dr. Hannah Nette, MD, CCFP, FCFP Director Clinical Services, InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care Supportive Care Physician, InspireHealth   Learn simple tips & tools that can make a big difference! CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation time is 1:03:04 Disclaimer:  The contents of this video is solely for the purposes of education and information and does not constitute personal diagnostic advice or personal medical advice.   

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Video: “Exercise and Prostate Cancer – Why Moving Matters”

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Sept. 2025 Awareness Night Dr. Daniel Santa Mina PhD Professor, University of Toronto, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education; Director, Research and Programming, UHN Surgical Prehabilitation Program Clinician-Investigator, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute   CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation time is 1:15:04 Disclaimer:  The contents of this video is solely for the purposes of education and information and does not constitute personal diagnostic advice or personal medical advice.   <span style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” data-mce-type=”bookmark” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span

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Newsletter Winter 2026

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  In this issue: Integrative Support for Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Managing Side-Effects Naturally The Evolving Facilitator at PCS Toronto Meetings Donation to Dr. Loblaw’s Research PCS Toronto Co-Chair Shares Personal Story in Wake of Alarming New Research PCS Toronto Helps Man Information Table at Snowmobile, ATV and Powersports Show PCS Toronto Volunteers Gather for Year-End Dinner.       Read it by clicking the link below to open the pdf file: PCS Toronto Newsletter Winter 2026 Final

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Newsletter Winter 2025

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  In this issue: The Role of Nutrition in Prostate Cancer PCS Toronto’s Path-breaking Work Lights a Bright Spark in Faraway India Hope for Incontinence and ED: July Awareness Night Speakers Offer Helpful Advice Exercise and Prostate Cancer: How Moving Early, and Often, Can Help Walking with the Bachers on Father’s Day There’s ‘snow business’ like support business PCFC Welcomes Mark Mahl as New Executive Director Another Successful Father’s Day Walk-Run   Read it by clicking the link below to open the pdf file: Winter 2025 Newsletter

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Newsletter Fall 2025

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  In this issue: Toronto Warriors Seek Sustainable Support for the Unique Needs of Advanced Patients PCS Toronto Member Featured in CBC Article on Advanced Prostate Cancer Hope for Incontinence and ED: July Awareness Night Speakers Offer Helpful Advice Exercise and Prostate Cancer: How Moving Early, and Often, Can Help Walking with the Bachers on Father’s Day There’s ‘snow business’ like support business PCFC Welcomes Mark Mahl as New Executive Director Another Successful Father’s Day Walk-Run   Read it by clicking the link below to open the pdf file: Fall 2025 Newsletter

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