Canada has over 70 Prostate Cancer Support Groups that meet once a month. This Richmond group in British Columbia is founded in 2013 by volunteers and focused on providing help to Chinese-speaking men, but everyone is welcome. We speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin, meet on the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Seniors Centre of Minoru Centre for Active Living (7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 1N9 Multipurpose Room 1 (1033)). Join us for the professional presentation and talk to other men and family members who have been dealing with prostate cancer for weeks, months or even years.

No registration is required and all ages are welcome. Please swipe your Seniors Facility Pass ($36/year for seniors 55+ or spouses) or pay a $5 drop-in fee at the front desk when arriving for each session.

If you want to chat one on one with a survivor, you may drop in our walking club. The Richmond Blue Walkers walk 5-10 km on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-11 am, along the beautiful river dykes and parks in Richmond (Walk in the Richmond Shopping Centre during the rainy days or cold seasons). Click here for the schedule or contact Daniel Leung at 604-836-6423 for the locations and meeting places.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada accepts donations online, please go to http://prostatecanada.ca/ 捐款前列腺癌基金會請到 http://prostatecanada.ca/

此支援小組乃義工組織,我們講英語普通話廣東話幫助您了解良性前列腺疾病與前列腺癌的病徵預防治療康復與最新醫療硏究等資訊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)

每次都需要在前台的會員證(55歲以上長者年費$36),也可以付$5的單次場地費

列治文前列腺癌友步行團「藍天健行」每週二和週四早上9時至11時沿著美麗的河堤和公園散步在下雨天或寒冷季節步行於列治文購物中心)。點擊查詢活動更新 打電話604-836-6423 (Daniel)

This blog is provided as a public service. Any persons using the information or documents provided on the blog do so at their own risk.

You are advised to seek professional services from licensed physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and health care professionals, if and when necessary.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

2026年1-3月「前列腺健康」華語實體講座與Zoom網上會議同時舉行 Jan -March, 2026 In-person & Zoom Meeting in Chinese Language

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) or Zoom

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

Upon arrival, please swipe your Facility Pass (annual fee: $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

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January 8, 2025, Thursday - Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC Program

Guest speaker Ms Monitor Sundar, Provincial Program Manager present in English (brief in Chinese)

February 12, 2025, Thursday - TBA

March 12, 2025, Thursday - TBA

2025年1月8日,星期四 - 前列腺癌支持治療(英文演講,中文簡單介紹)

2025年2月12日,星期四 - 待定

2025年3月12日,星期四 - 待定

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Richmond Blue Walker Schedule 列治文「藍天健行」步行團時間表

The Richmond Blue Walkers have walked/run/biked 5-10km along different beautiful river dikes of the Fraser River and parks twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) in 1-2 hours (9-11 am) since 2017. We adjusted the following walking route schedule after 2021, with a shift to 4 days a week in 2026 (Tuesday to Friday). Please join in or drop by to say hello:

2017 年開始,列治文「藍天健行」步行團,每週兩次(週二和週四)上午 9 點至 11 點,在 1 至 2 小時內,沿著美麗的菲沙河堤岸和公園進行 5 至 10 公里的步行/跑步/騎單車活動 2021 年後,我們確定了以下健行路線安排。並於 2026 年調整為每週四天(週二至週五)。歡迎加入我們,或隨時過來打個招呼: 

From 2026, we will walk/run/bike 4 days a week!

  

Meeting places:

On the 1st and 2nd weeks of the month, please meet at the "Terra Nova Public Washroom" parking lot. 

每月第12週請在 “Terra Nova公共洗手間停車場集合。

The 3rd and 4th weeks are at "Garry Point Park Parking Area". (The 5th week TBA at the top of this post) 

34 週在 “Garry Point 公園停車場” 集合。( 5 週容後公佈在此網頁上

You can find the meeting place on Google Maps by entering the address provided above.

Please click here for more programs of Butts In Motion.

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Choose to Move - A Free online and in-person programs across B.C. for 55+

2026 is coming fast! Even if you aren't the kind of person who sets 'New Year's Resolutions,' January can be a great time for a 'fresh start.' If you have wanted to become physically active, now is the perfect chance. Choose to Move is proven to help participants become more physically active and socially connected.

They are launching new FREE online and in-person programs across B.C. beginning in early January. This transformative support program for individuals aged 55 and older offers 1-on-1 consultations with a trained activity coach, group meetings, and personalized activity plans.

Choose to Move participants notice they have more energy, feel happier, and enjoy improved mobility. Being physically active and socially connected can support your health and independence and boost your quality of life. 
Upcoming Programs

Programs are launching in-person and online all over British Columbia. Check out the BC-wide options if Choose to Move is not available in your community.

Not available in your area?  NO PROBLEM!
If you are over 55 and live in British Columbia, you can join Choose to Move online. Add your name to join a virtual program with others from around the province. When a space becomes available, an activity coach will contact you directly.
 
Join an Online Program
About Choose to Move
Crafted by the Active Ageing Research Team at the University of British Columbia, Choose to Move has transformed the lives of 10,000+ individuals aged 55 and above across 65+ communities in BC since 2015. Delivered in collaboration with 100+ non-profit partners, this program offers participants free one-on-one consultations with trained coaches to set health goals and develop personalized activity plans. Eight engaging group meetings provide a supportive environment for group discussion, encouragement, and learning with coaches covering various health topics. Choose to Move is not a fitness program. 

For more information about Choose to Move, please visit www.choosetomove.ca

Monday, December 15, 2025

FREE INFORMATION PACKAGES - REEF KNOT KITS

 

A free kit with everything you need to know about prostate cancer

Click on the picture to go to the website

The above Reef Knot Kit information packages are free to prostate cancer patients, their loved ones, and health care providers’ offices anywhere in Canada.

Each Reef Knot Kit includes important resources to aid you in understanding your diagnosis, making difficult decisions surrounding your treatment options, and improving your quality of life with your cancer. We encourage anyone going through this journey to take the time to learn more about prostate cancer and take advantage of the resources provided in these kits.


Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Androgen Deprivation Therapy Educational Program Update

The www.LifeOnADT.com online ADT Educational Program is a free resource to help patients manage ADT side effects and engage in healthy lifestyle behaviours (e.g., physical activity). The program provides support to both prostate cancer patients and their partners or loved ones.

The next online classes will be held on January 14, February 9, and March 11, 2026, all at 3:00 PM Pacific time/ 6:00 PM Eastern time.

Classes are offered monthly; patients are asked to register ahead of time at www.LifeOnADT.com. The class is a one-time, live (90 min.), facilitated webinar. After attending, Canadian patients are mailed a free copy of the ADT book (linked below). 

https://www.springerpub.com/androgen-deprivation-therapy-9780826184023.html


You may click on the flyer to enlarge it!

Monday, October 6, 2025

2025年10-12月「認識前列腺疾病與治療」華語實體講座與Zoom網上會議同時舉行 Oct -Dec, 2025 In-person & Zoom Meeting in Chinese Language

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


October 9, 2025, Thursday – Knowing Prostate Diseases (in Cantonese/Mandarin)

November 13, 2025, Thursday – Prostate Cancer Treatment (in Cantonese/Mandarin)

December 11, 2025, Thursday - No guest speaker, Roundtable sharing (in Cantonese/Mandarin)

Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction after Prostatectomy


2025年10月9日,星期四-認識前列腺疾病 (國語和粤語)

2025年11月13日,星期四-前列腺癌治療 (國語和粤語)

2025年12月11日,星期四-無特邀嘉賓,圓桌分享 (語和粤語) 切除前列腺後 尿失禁 / 不舉

Reference:

US National Cancer Institute (NCI website) : Understanding Prostate Changes and Conditions

美國國家癌症研究所 : 瞭解前列腺的一些變化 (上述小冊子的中文翻譯)

Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC website) : 

American Urological Association (AUA website) : All conditions of urological diseases

European Association of Urology (EAU website) : 

Active Surveillance Patients International (ASPI website) :

香港前列腺基金 (Hong Kong Prostate Foundation Website) :

香港泌尿外科學會 (HKUA website) : 

香港泌尿腫瘤科學會(Hong Kong Society of Uro-Oncology website)

香港防癌會 (The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society) :

Hold or not hold your pee?
去廁所還是忍尿好?

Urinary Incontinence after Prostatectomy:

切除前列腺後尿失禁:
Erectile Dysfunction after Prostatectomy:
切除前列腺後不舉:

Friday, September 12, 2025

癌症飲食調理 Eating Well When You Have Cancer

Here are the videos and booklets shared at the September 11, 2025, support group meeting:

以下是昨晚月會分享的訊息:


6-page PDF recommendations:

Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC) - Healthy Eating and Prostate Cancer

https://pcscprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Prostate-Cancer-and-Healthy-Eating-2022Final2.pdf


60-page booklet in the free information packages "Reef Knot Kits":

Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) - Eating Well With Prostate Cancer

https://prostatecanada.ca/get-support/reef-knot-kits


12-page booklet:

BC Cancer - Nutrition & Prostate Cancer

https://wrha.mb.ca/files/Conditions-Cancer-ProstateNutrition.pdf


4-page PDF recommendations:

BC Cancer - Oncology Nutrition Preventing Osteoporosis

https://www.bccancer.bc.ca/nutrition-site/Documents/Patient%20Education/Osteoporosis%20Prevention%201.pdf


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Canadian Cancer Society English, French & Chinese booklets:

Eating Well When You Have Cancer 2023

加拿大防癌協會 - 罹癌健康 饮食指南 

https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/resources/publications/eating-well-when-you-have-cancer 


5 minutes Cantonese video with Chinese/English subtitles:

香港中文大學醫院 - 營養師拆解癌症飲食迷思 2023

(Chinese University of Hong Kong - Debunking cancer diet myths)

https://youtu.be/6_3p6iUt1c0?si=RkmIYLcOREFKtkdG

 

17 minutes Cantonese video with Chinese subtitles:

香港浸會大學中醫藥學院 - 中醫如何辨別人類9種體質?飲食、運動、睡眠、情志上如何調理身體? 2022

(Hong Kong Baptist University School of Chinese Medicine - How does Traditional Chinese Medicine identify the nine human body types? How can we regulate our bodies through diet, exercise, sleep, and emotional well-being?)

https://youtu.be/0zR6ScZEsXk?si=o1txxU1H04P4voA3

 

1.3 hours Cantonese video with Chinese subtitles:

香港防癌會 - 癌患者手術及治療後的中醫飲食調理 (四診儀@13minutes) 2024

(Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society - Chinese Medicine Lecture: Chinese Medicine Dietary Treatment for Cancer Patients After Surgery and Treatment)

https://youtu.be/Y7_kEBdqCkA?si=h_VoRHL479Xqz3Nu

 

Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society Chinese booklet

香港防癌會 中醫藥與 2021 (TCM and Cancer)

https://www.hkacs.org.hk/ufiles/ChineseMedicineandCancers.pdf


Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society Chinese booklet

香港防癌會 中醫防癌養生四季湯水 2024 (TCM Health-Preserving Soups for All Seasons)

https://hkacs.org.hk/ufiles/Soupseasons2024.pdf

 

Formosa Cancer Foundation Chinese website:

台灣癌症基金會 - 癌症患者的飲食原則 (Dietary principles for cancer patients)

https://www.canceraway.org.tw/page.php?IDno=3098