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

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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Newsletter Fall 2025

  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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Video: “Moving from Kegels to HEgels 2025 Approach to Understanding Pelvic Floor Health in Prostate Cancer Recovery”

July 2025 Awareness Night Christina Dzieduszycki Member, Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) Member, Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) Member, CPA Women’s Health Division Registered Physiotherapist, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO)   Melissa Barrett Melissa Barrett is the founder of Restorative Health Clinic and Restore Men’s Intimate Health. She is a Nurse Practitioner/ Sexologist with extensive experience in primary care. Melissa is one of the longest practicing Nurse Practitioners in Australia having qualified over 20 years ago. She is the co-founder of The Penis Project Podcast which is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Audible etc.   To find out more about

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Video: “Androgen Deprivation Therapy 2.0”

Jan. 2025 Awareness Night 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     CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation time is 1:47:47 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: “Developments in ED and Incontinence Support”

Dec. 2024 Awareness Night Dr. Dean Elterman, MD, MSc, FRCPC Lang Family Endowed Chair in Urologic Innovation Associate Professor, Dept. of Surgery, University of Toronto Division of Urology, University Health Network Fellowship Director, Functional Urology, Toronto Western Hospital Clinician Investigator, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network   CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation time is 1:07:19 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: “Optimizing Sexual Well-being and Intimacy after a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis”

November 2023 Awareness Night Reanne Booker, PhD(c), MN, BScN, NP University of Victoria Nurse Practitioner Hematology/Oncology Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary Alberta   CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation time is 1:33:09 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: “Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for the Management of Erectile Dysfunction and Bladder Leakage Following Prostate Cancer Treatments”

November 2021 Awareness Night Christina Dzieduszycki, MSc, PT, BA (Kin) Registered Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Hons Kin This session will include a consideration of the following topics: Why bladder leakage and erectile dysfunction happen after prostate cancer treatments (prostatectomy and radiation therapy) How Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy can help with the management of bladder leakage and erectile dysfunction A video demonstration on how to use a penis pump after prostate cancer treatments An evidence-based exercise protocol to manage bladder leaks and enhance erectile function CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO The Complete Presentation time is 1:31:51 Disclaimer:  The contents of

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Video: “Physical, Psychological, and Functional Aspects of Prostate Cancer”

May 2021 Awareness Night Physical, Psychological, and Functional Aspects of Prostate Cancer Dr. Andrew Matthew, PhD, C. Psych Beginning with coping strategies for managing the diagnosis and the distress of treatment decision-making, the presentation will summarize the physical, psychological, and functional aspects of prostate cancer from diagnosis to survivorship. A description of the physiological nature of the prostate, prostate cancer, and the impact of localized prostate cancer treatment will follow. Treatments discussed will include robotic and open radical prostatectomy (surgery), external beam radiation treatment, and brachytherapy (seed therapy). Each of these treatments will be examined in terms of their impact

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Video: The Physiotherapy Approach to Pre and Rehabilitating Prostate Cancer Surgery Patients

Christina Dzieduszycki, MSc PT, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Hons Kin, Exercise Professional Serving Men, Women & Children who suffer from Bowel & Bladder Dysfunction and/or Pelvic Pain Watch the video.

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The EUPROMS study

Europa Uomo’s unique study examining quality of life after treatment for prostate cancer You can read about our EUPROMS study and download the whole EUPROMS presentation at here. Specific sections can be accessed by click on them below: General findings about quality of life Findings about discomfort, tiredness and insomnia Findings about mental health Findings about sexual function Findings about urinary incontinence Key messages

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