Newsletter Winter 2023
Awareness: The Prostate Cancer Support Toronto Newsletter. In this issue: A message from the outgoing co-chairs – introduction to the incoming The status of Prostate Cancer Support Canada: A prospective Sept. 2023 Awareness Night – Naturopathic Care for Prostate Cancer Awareness Nights schedule for 2023 (note: move to Tues. nights) NYGH Prostate Centre marks 15th anniversary A successful 2022 Father’s Day Walk/Run Celebrating Lives: Remembering Bill Lifchus and Glen Tolhurst A Message for Men on Active Surveillance A successful Movember 2022 In the news: Black Men in Ontario at Higher Risk, Study Shows Also: NDP MPP calls for OHIP coverage …
Newsletter Spring 2022
Awareness: The Prostate Cancer Support Toronto Newsletter. In this issue: Co-chairs’ message: 2 New board members What the board is working on Please support us – The Annual Father’s Day Walk/Run Awareness Nights schedule for 2022 A Tribute to Aaron Bacher Take advantage of PCS Toronto’s vast video library In the news: The latest on PSA testing Read it by clicking the link below to open the pdf file: Spring 2022 Newsletter
Newsletter Winter 2022
Awareness: The Prostate Cancer Support Toronto Newsletter. In this issue: Co-chairs’ message:Providing support in a pandemic Awareness Nights: Fall 2021 Highlights Awareness Nights schedule for 2022 PCST Health Team invites your suggestions A Tribute to Stan Mednick Read it by clicking the link below to open the pdf file: Winter 2022 Newsletter
Newsletter September 2021
Awareness: The Prostate Cancer Support Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this issue: The passing of Bill Deane Ask the Health Care Team – Dr. Danny Vesprini – reflections on the effect of Covid on medical practice Our next Awareness Night – Thurs. Sept. 30th with Dr. Rajiv Singal Thank you to our sponsors Our November Awareness Speaker – Christina Dzieduszycki Ask the Health Care Team – Dr. Sharon Sharir – reflections on the effect of Covid on medical practice Winston Klass Joins Board of Prostate Cancer Foundation of B.C. On going projects and general …
Newsletter May 2021
Awareness: The Prostate Cancer Support Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this issue: The Father’s Day Walk/Run is back! How to join our team or make a donation Thank you to our sponsors Our next Awareness Night – May 26th with Dr. Andrew Matthew On going projects and general information Read it by clicking the link below to open the pdf file: May_2021_Newsletter
Newsletter January 2021
Awareness: The Prostate Cancer Support Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this Issue: Covid times PCC/CCS amalgamation Apology to Bill Mandel Phil Segal steps down Jan. Awareness Night – Dr. Urban Emmenegger – via Zoom North York Harvest Food Bank Thank you to our sponsors Support group update Awareness Newsletter celebrating 20 years Ask the health team – Dr. Dean Elterman Year-End Message from the Co-chairs On going projects and general information Read it by clicking the link below to open the pdf file: Jan_2021_Newsletter
Newsletter December 2019
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 …
Newsletter September 2019
Awareness: The PCCN-Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this Issue: 25 Years means having many dedicated volunteers Parking Situation solved at Toronto Botanical Garden July Awareness Night Dr. Chirag Patel talks about imaging Our Sponsors Our next Awareness Night – Sept. 2019 – Dr. Neil Fleshner, a special evening celebrating our 25th anniversary Decription and photos from this year’s Social Event at the Mandarin Halifax’s Dr. Rob Rutledge presents special presentation on Complete Prostate Cancer Care: the Science and Practice of Empowerment – Oct. 17th Ask the Health Care Team – Dr. Nathan Perlis on …
Newsletter June 2019
Awareness: The PCCN-Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this Issue: Do It For Dads Walk/Run on Father’s Day – Sunday June 16, 2019 March Awareness Night with Justin Lorentz, Msc May Awareness Night with Claudia Aronowitz Our Sponsors Our next Awareness Night – July 2019 – Dr. Chirag Patel Photos from this year’s Do It For Dads Walk/Run Ask the Health Care Team – Drs. Sharon Sharir (urologist/surgeon) and Danny Vesprini (radiation oncologist) respond to questions raised at our Prostate Cancer Canada Network-Toronto (PCCN-Toronto) support group meetings by men who have been recently diagnosed with …
Newsletter March 2019
Awareness: The PCCN-Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this Issue: Do It For Dads Walk/Run on Father’s Day – Sunday June 16, 2019 Sponsors back again in 2019 – Thank you Miscellaneous Notes Our next Awareness Night – May 2019 PCCN-Toronto celebrating our 25th year including a bit of history PCC celebrating 25 years in 2019 Ask the Health Care Team – “Prostate cancer and prostate enlargement (BPH) – what’s the connection” by Dr. Sharon Sharir (Humber River Regional Hospital) Our 2019 Awareness Nights lineup On going projects Read it by clicking the link below …