Cleveland Clinic prostate cancer specialists tailor prostate cancer treatment plans to their patients’ needs, taking into account the type of cancer, the age of the individual, the degree to which the cancer has spread and the general health of the patient. Read the Guide here.
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For men who are weighing the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening, a new study strengthens the evidence that testing can reduce deaths from this cancer, something two earlier large landmark clinical trials appeared to reach different conclusions about. Read the article here.
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This is a new program at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre that connects prostate cancer (PCa) patients or caregivers with trained peer navigators who have been through the journey first-hand. They are looking for PCa patients and caregivers who are looking for one-on-one support from someone who has already been there! 1. Have you been diagnosed with PCa, who will receive or have received treatment for PCa? 2. Are you a caregiver of a man with PCa? 3. Are you comfortable using computers and the Internet? What’s involved: 1. Use a website to be matched with a peer navigator who
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Awareness: The PCCN-Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this Issue: B.C.’s Dr. Juanita Crook delivers powerful message about Brachytherapy In Memoriam: William Griffin and Jerry Stevens PCCN-Toronto thanks Dr. Rob Bristow November 22nd Awareness Night: Leah Jamnicky will host a Partner, Caregiver, and Survivor forum! July Awareness Night: Dr. Nathan Perils discusses Focal Therapy 2018 AWARENESS NIGHT MEETING SCHEDULE! TrueNTH (True North) Peer Navigation. They are looking for PCa patients and caregivers who are looking for one-on-one support from someone who has already been there! Meet our newest board member: Keith Braganza Ask the Doctor:
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September 2017 Awareness Night Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer and Breast Cancer Dr. Juanita Crook, MD, FRCPC Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of British Columbia Radiation Oncologist, Center for the Southern Interior in Kelowna BC CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation 47:27 minutes
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This article with comments is a good explanation of the principles of our philosophy as a support group for men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their caregiver/families. There is no ‘right’ answer for everybody. Read the article.
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When you receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer, you may experience a range of feelings — including disbelief, fear, anger, anxiety and depression. With time, each person finds his own way of coping with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Read the article to get suggestions for coping with a diagnosis of prostate cancer plus some suggestions for helping to prevent it.
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UK scientists find chance of high-grade prostate cancer rises by 21% with every 10cm increment in height. Read the article here.
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The latest approach to treating prostate cancer uses nanoparticles of gold and lasers to kill the cancer cells. Read the article here.
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Predicting outcomes on active surveillance for intermediate-risk patients Read the article here. Active Surveillance for Intermediate-risk Prostate Cancer Challenged Read the article here. Active Surveillance versus Watchful Waiting Read the article here. Surgery isn’t necessarily best for prostate cancer, according to study led by Minneapolis VA Read the article here.
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