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Coronavirus Part 1

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(Here is a preview of an article by one of PCCN-Toronto’s favourite Awareness Night speakers.  He has a regular column in US Too’s Hot Sheet.) Coronavirus Part 1 (Hopefully There is No Part 2 Because We Will Have Conquered Corona Quickly) by Mark A. Moyad, MD, MPH My Hot SHEET column does not come out for a few weeks, so I have been asked to provide some personal thoughts on the obvious situation occurring. In addition to my public health background, I have previously worked with other infectious agents that have impacted many people. Let me be candid here. I am […]

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Upcoming Meetings and Latest Update

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Last updated: 2025 Apr. 23 Welcome! Butts in a Boat-Toronto. Click here for information.  Join us for some dragon boat racing fun! Reef Knot Kit is a free information package, especially useful for the newly diagnosed.  Order yours here. The Father’s Day Walk/Run is back for 2025.  To support our team, click here to donate through a team member or to the team itself.  (This is our only fundraiser.) Meetings: Our next Zoom meeting will be on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, the first Tuesday of the month.  To register for the meeting click here.  After registering, you will receive a

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Video: “Active Surveillance Decisions”

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November 2019 Awareness Night Active Surveillance Decisions (Why, Who, How, and When you know it’s time to be treated) Dr. Danny Vesprini, MD, MSc, FRCPC Affiliate Scientist, Biological Sciences, Odette Cancer Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute Radiation Oncologist, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre Asst. Prof., Dept. of Radiation Oncology, U. of Toronto     CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation 1:04:57 minutes <

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New Incision-Free Ultrasound Treatment for Prostate Cancer Unveiled

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A new study of this pioneering new approach uses sound waves to heat and destroy tumors and leaves the healthy surrounding tissue untouched according to Science Daily. This minimally invasive method that is called MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) relies on a rod-shaped device that is inserted directly into the urethra and are controlled by a software algorithm. What’s even more remarkable is that the entire procedure — called Tulsa-pro – is done in an MRI scanner and not in an operating room. This treatment is not available in North America at present. Read the article.

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Video: “Imaging in Prostate Cancer”

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July 2019 Awareness Night Imaging in Prostate Cancer, The Whats, Wheres, Whys and Whens Dr. Chirag Patel,]BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP, FRCR Asst Prof., U. of Toronto Dept of Medical Imaging Site Lead, U. of Toronto Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Program Abdominal Radiologist and Head of Abdominal Imaging Division, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Dept of Medical Imaging   CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation 1:06:02 minutes <  

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Video: “Complete Prostate Cancer Care: the Science and Practice of Empowerment”

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October 2019 Special Awareness Night Complete Prostate Cancer Care: the Science and Practice of Empowerment Dr. Dr. Rob Rutledge MD, FRCPC Radiation Oncologist, Nova Scotia Cancer Centre Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology Dalhousie University Chair & CEO, Healing and Cancer Foundation     Oncologist Rob Rutledge provides a dynamic overview of science of the healthy lifestyle habits-mind-body connection, proven healing skills and much more.  The presentation offers a complete guide of what you should be doing to maximize your health and happiness after a prostate cancer diagnosis. CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Main Presentation 46:56

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Prostate Cancer Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society agree to amalgamate

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Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC) and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) have agreed to amalgamate. See the announcement here. (https://www.prostatecancer.ca/In-The-News/Foundation-News-Releases/Prostate-Cancer-Canada-and-the-Canadian-Cancer-Soc) It is important to note that PCCN-Toronto will continue to provide support, as we have for over 26 years (before PCC was formed) to prostate cancer patients, their families, caregivers and friends. That means that Peer Support Meetings, Awareness Nights, hospital/clinic visits, phone/email support, etc. will carry on as before. At this time, it is not clear where our group will fit within CCS. PCCN is an umbrella organization of support groups across the country, which our group, formerly known as

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Newsletter December 2019

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Awareness: The PCCN-Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this Issue: Phil Segal ends three year term as chair John Roth and Keith Braganza become co-chairs November Awareness Night  Dr. Danny Vesprini talks about active surveilence TrueNTH Peer Navigation program for one-on-one support Our next Awareness Night – March 25, 2020 – Program to be determined Our sponsors September Awareness Night – Dr. Neil Fleshner discussed different risk factors and the Genetic Risk Assessment Program at UHN Holiday Get-together photos PCCN-Toronto represented at PCC Wake UP Call Breakfast PCCN-Toronto receives award from PCC This just in

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