SIRvivor BC: Prostate Cancer Exercise Program

SIRvivor BC is a specialised exercise program for men 19 years of age or older who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, in any stage of treatment or recovery, and at any fitness level, ability, and background. The program focuses largely on strength development through resistance-based exercise. It helps you improve muscle endurance, meet new people, and learn safe and effective exercises.

Why? The majority of men who have had a prostate cancer diagnosis are not meeting the recommended exercise guidelines. SIRvivor BC provides a structured environment where you can learn and practice safe, effective exercises and help you meet exercise recommendations. Resistance-based exercise may also help combat some side effects of long-term prostate cancer treatment, such as decreased muscle strength and bone density. SIRvivor BC also allows you to interact with men who share similar experiences to you and build your community. SIRvivor BC has been successfully piloted in BC, Calgary and Halifax, and results showed men improve their body composition, flexibility, dynamic balance and muscular endurance.

What? SIRvivor BC runs for 6 to 12 weeks, consisting of 2 one-hour sessions each week. The exercises are easily modified to be manageable for each individual, and the program is run by certified fitness trainers who have specific knowledge on working with men who have had a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Who? The SIRvivor BC program is run by the Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC) Program. The PCSC Program is a comprehensive cancer survivorship program developed at the Vancouver Prostate Centre, located at Vancouver General Hospital, serving people across British Columbia. The SIRvivor BC program is part of their provincial initiative to support men with prostate cancer to be more physically active.

For the programs currently being offered, visit the PCSC website: 

https://pcscprogram.ca/sirvivor/ 

For the Home Exercise Program - With Weights, click on this link: 

https://med-fom-cepl.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2020/03/SIRvivorBC_HomeProgram_Weights.pdf

For the Home Exercise Program - Body Weight, click on this link: 

https://med-fom-cepl.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2020/03/SIRvivorBC_HomeProgram_Body-Weight-Only.pdf

Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program 前列腺癌支持護理計劃 (多種語言服務)

 https://pcscprogram.ca/pcsc-program/about/

The PCSC Program is a comprehensive survivorship program developed in 2013 at the Vancouver Prostate Centre for men with prostate cancer, their partners, and families from the time of initial diagnosis onwards. Men can self-refer to this program or be referred by their doctor. 

The PCSC Program is a clinical, educational, and research-based approach to care, addressing the challenges of decision-making and coping along the entire disease trajectory to serve both the patient and their partner’s physical and psychological needs.

The PCSC Program currently includes eight modules which men can take part in with more modules in development. These modules include group educational sessions and clinical services in the following areas:

PCSC 計劃是溫哥華前列腺中心，於 2013 年為前列腺癌患者、伴侶和家人，從初次診斷開始製定的綜合生活計劃。男性可以自行參加該計劃或由醫生推薦。

PCSC 計劃是一種基於臨床、教育和研究的護理方法，旨在解決整個疾病過程中的決策和應對挑戰，滿足患者及其伴侶的生理和心理需求。

PCSC 計劃目前包括八個可供男性參與的單元，包括以下領域的小組教育課程和臨床服務 (國語影片請按此https:/pcscprogram.ca/videos/mandarin)：

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More resources for newsletters and videos

The Father's Day Walk & Run For Prostate Cancer 2025, June 15 Sunday

 

Click here to the Father's Day Walk & Run website

Join the Richmond Blue Walkers team:

https://www.gifttool.com/athon/SignUpAcceptWaiver?ID=1852&AID=4352

(If this link does not work, use the following link, then click on Join Richmond Blue Walkers )

Donate to the members of Richmond Blue Walkers :

https://www.gifttool.com/athon/OurTeamPage?ID=1852&AID=4352&TID=30608

2025年 4月至 6月實體講座與 Zoom 網上視像會議將會同時舉行 Apr-Jun 2025 In-person & Zoom Meeting

 PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 列治文前列腺癌支援網絡

www.ChineseProstate.com    Contact: Daniel Leung 604-836-6423

We speak English, Mandarin & Cantonese   我們說英語，國語和粤語

We meet monthly on the second Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm in the Multipurpose Room 1, (1033) 

Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, V6Y 1N9 

When arriving, please swipe your Facility Pass (annual $36 for seniors 55+) at the front desk.

 每月第二個星期四下午6:30-8:30在「明納健康活動中心」的長者中心多用途活動室1 (1033)。每次請在前台刷您的會員證 (55歲以上長者年費$36)。

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89187020670?pwd=ZHgzd3Nyd0cxSkpkRTVxekY4NlVmdz09 

Meeting ID: 891 8702 0670   Passcode: 800035   No registration needed

April 10, 2025 - 

• Prostate hyperplasia causes difficulty urinating! How can you choose between traditional and new minimally invasive surgery? (HKSE 54 minutes Cantonese video)
• No need to worry about prostate removal anymore! New technology eliminates incontinence (HOY TV 22 minutes Cantonese video)

May 8, 2025 - (Discuss the video content in Cantonese, any questions and sharing are welcome)

• The biggest threat to the health of prostate cancer patients? Heart disease (ASPI 50 minutes English video) (Slides PDF）
• Prostate cancer hormone therapy (4 minutes Mandarin video)
• Hormone therapy may increase cardiovascular disease risk?(4 minutes Cantonese video)

June 12, 2025 - Supportive Cancer Care Programs - PCSC, TrueNorth Peer Navigators, One-On-One Peer Support, SIRvivor BC, Butts In Motion, InspireHealth, PC-PEP

4月10日 -

• 前列腺增生導致小便困難！傳統、新式微創手術如何選擇？  (HKSE香港腔內微創泌尿外科學會 54分鐘粵語影片)
• 前列腺唔再怕切！新技術唔再失禁雄風還在 (HOY 電視台 22分鐘粵語影片)

5月8日 - (粵語討論影片內容, 歡迎任何問題和分享)

• 前列腺癌患者健康的最大威脅是什麼？心臟病 (ASPI 50分鐘英文影片) (英文簡報PDF)
• 攝護腺癌荷爾蒙治療，泌尿專科醫師解析 (4分鐘國語影片)
• 荷爾蒙治療或增加心血管疾病風險？(4分鐘粵語影片)

6月12日 - 支持性癌症護理計劃(PCSC)

Ride to Live (May 25, 2025) / Father's Day Walk Run (June 15, 2025)

 

https://www.ridetolive.ca/

https://www.thefathersdayrun.ca/

Learn about prostate cancer imaging in a new four-part video series

 

Learn about prostate cancer imaging in a new four-part video series.   This video series covers prostate cancer basics, testing, scanning, and advanced imaging.   The first video is about the basics of prostate cancer, its risk factors and the benefits of early screenings.   View Video Now   In the second video, you will learn the basics of scanning and imaging, PSA, DRE and biopsy.   View Video Now   The third video gives details about PET and PSMA with Prostate Cancer as well as MRI and Bone Scans.   View Video Now   The fourth and final video shares information about blood tests and PSMA advancements to include a patient's story of hope after prostate cancer.   View Video Now We invite you to share all four videos with anyone who hopes to learn more about prostate cancer imaging.   View Full Series in Care Blog This message is brought to you by the Urology Care Foundation.    Urology Care Foundation, 1000 Corporate Blvd., Linthicum, MD 21090 1-800-828-7866 www.urologyhealth.org

Prostate Cancer Patient Focus Group – Virtual Meeting March 3, 2025

If you are a Canadian currently undergoing active treatment for late-stage prostate cancer – specifically, metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) – the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) invites you to participate in a virtual focus group to discuss current treatments for prostate cancer. 

During the session, you will explore various aspects of prostate cancer treatments, including your experiences, challenges, and suggestions for improvement. Your insights and experiences will be vital in helping others understand the needs and preferences of individuals receiving treatment for prostate cancer. 

Details of the focus group:  

Date: 3 March 2025 

Time: 13:00-15:00 ET 

Platform: Zoom 

To confirm your participation, please register using the following link by 14 February 2025: 

https://meducomhealth.swoogo.com/Prostate_Cancer_Patient_Focus_Group