Monday, February 10, 2014

News/links referred by Prostate Cancer Support Groups in February 2014

Recording for the PCCN Webinar Four with RN Andrea Simone and presentation of Erectile Dysfunction  on February 5, 2014:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3571310880301713409    

Recording for the PCCN Webinar Five with Dr. Vrabec and presentation of Advanced Prostate Cancer on February 6, 2014 (sound starts at 5 minutes):
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/222965921239316737

PCF latest research news from web:
     Exercise and Prostate Cancer - the evidence stacks up for benefits
     Improving methods to identify indolent versus aggressive prostate cancer
     'Sleep Hormone' Tied to Possible Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Prostate Cancer Prediction Tools:
     Prostate Cancer Nomograms: PSA Doubling Time

Memory Attention Training Program - Those who have received Chemotherapy are noticing some short term memory loss. A series of Workshops will be held starting sometime this spring. The first session  has just completed. Those who would like more information or to register for the next sessions should call 604-877-6000 ext. 672194.
Basic eligible  criteria: -
        have had and finished chemotherapy in the last two years, 
        have declining memory and attention since receiving chemotherapy,
        have no other medical conditions that affect memory (Alzheimer's, brain injury etc.)

Side Effects of PCa Radiation:  Short term effect include, Bladder Inflammation,  Diarrhea,  Sore Skin in the Genital Area, Loss of Pubic Hair. You can read more on this topic in the Manitoba Newsletter at www.mampros.org.  Another article in this publication is "Cancer Fatigue" "Why it occurs and how to cope". Both are very good.

 If you don't go when you gotta go, by the time you get to go, you've already gone!"
 Dr. Gifford-Jones has an article on his website, www.docgiff.com , on how water soluble pumpkin seed extract is helping people with urinary continence issues.  Unfortunately you will be requested to sign up to see the full article but it is free. 

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