February 2021 Prostate Cancer Support Canada Debrief

 

It's official! We are proud to announce that the newly-formed Prostate Cancer Support Canada is officially a division of Prostate Cancer BC.   This new initiative will be backed by a National Support Group Council led by group leaders, Sue Sohnle from Edmonton and Jo-Anne Phillips from Moncton. The newly branded Prostate Cancer Support Canada will assist any prostate cancer support group leader in Canada that chooses to utilize this one of a kind organization - dedicated to helping newly diagnosed men and their families across Canada. For more information on Prostate Cancer Support Canada 2021 Virtual Prostate Cancer Support Workshop It's no secret that the past year has not been easy for most of us - the isolation, the uncertainty, the waiting. For many prostate cancer patients and their loved ones, that stress has been amplified even further. Please join us for this free, online workshop that will help you continue to manage your support groups, and your anxiety, during these challenging times. Topics that will be covered include: Maintaining connections Empathetic communication in a virtual environment Avoiding Zoom fatigue Resources that are available to the Prostate Cancer community through Prostate Cancer Support Canada and Prostate Cancer Foundation BC Mindfulness and mental health with prostate cancer In addition to the above topics, an expert panel featuring Dr. Fred Saad and Dr. Michael Cox will be available to answer questions related to COVID-19 and Prostate Cancer.  For more information, or to register, for the free 2021 Prostate Cancer Support Workshop, click here The Reef Knot Kit Our Reef Knot Kits have gone through a full makeover and are continuing to evolve in order to ensure they are providing the most up-to-date and pertinent information for patients and their loved ones across Canada. In addition to the new Prostate Cancer Passport, designed to help patients navigate their diagnosis, treatments, PSA scores, and appointments, each free kit now includes two incredible books, 'Prostate Cancer: Understanding the Diagnosis and Its Treatment' by Dr. Fred Saad and Dr. Michael McCormack, as well as 'Prostate Cancer Strikes: Navigating the Storm' by Gogs Gagnon.  Please note that while each Kit will include the above materials, the Nutrition and Exercise Guides are not yet available for distribution, but will be shortly.  For more information, or to order yours, click here Upcoming Nationwide Support Group Meetings Optimizing Sexual Health After Prostate Cancer - February 23rd Register now for our February meeting, featuring Reanne Booker, MN, BScN, NP. Following Reanne's presentation will be an opportunity for Q&A, followed by small group breakout room discussions. Learn more. Nationwide Partners in Prostate Meeting - February 24th Please join us at our partners only support group, moderated by Glenda Standeven. This group is a safe space for partners to discuss their questions, concerns, and thoughts about their partner's prostate cancer with other partners. Learn more. Other Resources Free Cancer Exercise Program - Research Study For more information on Excel, a 12-week exercise program intended to provide exercise options for rural and remote cancer patients, please click here. 'Prostate Cancer, COVID-19, Resiliency and You' Workshop The Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program is offering an online workshop on Thursday, March 4th. Please note that this Workshop is only available to prostate cancer patients and their partners who are already enrolled in the PCSC Program. Learn more. Uro Today Lectures The Uro Today website features many informative videos on Prostate Cancer treatment, imaging, and more. To view their large selection of lectures, click on the photo and scroll down to Prostate Cancer. Virtual Zero Prostate Cancer Summit The Zero Prostate Cancer Summit, a 5 day American event that brings together the top minds in medicine, research, education, and advocacy with a national community of passionate prostate cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones, has gone virtual this year. Learn more. Upcoming Life on ADT Session The ADT Educational Program consists of a free 90 minute online class and book which has been proven to significantly raise patients’ self-efficacy in managing ADT side effects. It is most effective if taken early, before patients are overwhelmed by those side effects. Open the poster for upcoming sessions here. Active Surveillance Webinar Recording Click on the photo to view the recording of the January Active Surveillance Patients International meeting featuring a panel of active surveillance patients around the world. Learn more about ASPI. In Memoriam John Stevenson, Sechelt, BC We are sad to announce the passing of John Stevenson, a longtime volunteer and prostate cancer support group leader in the Sunshine Coast area of BC.  He will be greatly missed by all of us at the Foundation. Please click here if you wish to read his obituary and send condolences to his family. If you were forwarded this email and wish to be added to the nationwide support group mailing list in order to begin receiving newsletters directly, please click here