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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Medical News Today have located the 10 best prostate cancer blogs that provide guidance, information on what to expect, and support. Read the article here.
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Medical journalist Anna Magee reveals the eight proven ways to lower your risk. Read the article here.
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Read this article for a perspective on what it’s like to be part of a support group like PCCN-Toronto, including: What role does a support group play in helping those diagnosed with prostate cancer? Who attends support group meetings? Is there anything that wives, significant others, partners, or loved ones should know? There are also comments on this page from others.
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The Prostate Disorders Bulletin is an indispensable quarterly journal written for men with prostate cancer. The Bulletin goes beyond the basics to give in-depth reports on treatments and clinical trials, as well as detailed answers to subscribers’ concerns about all aspects of prostate health. Click here to link to it.
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Dr. Juanita Crook, formerly with Princess Margaret Hospital, is now a professor of radiation oncology at UBC and an oncologist with the B.C. Cancer Agency. She specializes in brachytherapy. Read the article here.
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November 2014 Awareness Night – 20th Anniversary Celebration Watch this video of our 20th anniversary celebration: A bit of history from our founding as Man to Man to our joining the Prostate Cancer Canada Network Congratulatory messages from the medical community Our position on PSA testing as presented by PCC’s President and CEO Rocco Rossi CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation 54:38 minutes
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Recent findings published in the Annals of Family Medicine showed that most patients with prostate cancer underestimated their life expectancy without treatment and overestimated their life expectancy with treatment. Read the article here.
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Seemingly overnight, treatment of men with early-stage prostate cancer has undergone a sea change. Five years ago, nearly all opted for surgery or radiation; now, nearly half are choosing no treatment at all. The approach is called active surveillance. It means their cancers are left alone but regularly monitored to be sure they are not growing. Just 10 percent to 15 percent of early-stage prostate cancer patients were being treated by active surveillance several years ago. Now, data from three independent sources consistently finds that 40 percent to 50 percent of them are making that choice. Read the article.
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