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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 […]

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.

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.

Medical journalist Anna Magee reveals the eight proven ways to lower your risk. Read the article here.

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.

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.

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.