September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

The Canadian Cancer Society prostate cancer statistics have now changed to 1 in 7 Canadian men.

Please note the info graphic in the link below:

http://prostatecancer.ca/Prostate-Cancer/About-Prostate-Cancer/Statistics

Please note that the Canadian Cancer Society has revised the determining probability of developing cancer. The lifetime probability of developing prostate cancer has been updated to one in seven men.  This change is primarily attributed to the change in methodology and not to changes in risk.  (Reference: Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee. Canadian Cancer Statistics 2017. Toronto, ON: Canadian Cancer Society; 2017)

You can now order Prostate Cancer Canada’s printed resources on-line. (Free of Charge)
http://prostatecancer.ca/Supporting-You/Resources/Order-Materials

PCSC Program Summer Newsletter

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17th Annual Pacific Northwest Prostate Cancer Conference

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For the fourth consecutive year, the University of British Columbia and the Vancouver Prostate Centre’s Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program will be participating in the 17th annual Pacific Northwest Prostate Cancer Symposium. In conjunction with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and the University of Washington School of Medicine, this live symposium is for patients, their families and health care professionals. Don't miss out on attending this conference that brings together the leading experts on prostate cancer to present and to discuss the latest findings regarding prostate cancer treatment, prevention, survivorship and scientific progress.

Please note: Registration fee includes a continental breakfast and full lunch. If you have dietary requirements, please contact Monita Sundar at (604) 875-4485.

DATE AND TIME

Sat, 23 September 2017

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM PDT

LOCATION

Paetzold Auditorium

899 West 12th Avenue

1st Floor room 1899

Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9

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https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/17th-annual-pacific-northwest-prostate-cancer-conference-tickets-35767237771

Organizer of 17th Annual Pacific Northwest Prostate Cancer Conference

The PCSC Program is a comprehensive survivorship program developed at the Vancouver Prostate Centre for prostate cancer patients, their partners, and family from the time of initial diagnosis to end-of-life care. Located at the Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, the PCSC Program is a clinical, educational, 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.

July-December Meeting 7月 - 12月會議講座

Why are you running?

We asked why you are running and walking..... We know we can't run from it... so this is why some of you are running for it! MY FATHER IS A SURVIVOR AND I COULDN'T THINK OF A BETTER WAY TO SPEND FATHERS DAY! My husband was diagnosed and it was terrifying.  Others are still going through what we did and hopefully with this run and raising money a cure will be found soon. I am trying to teach my son about charity work, fundraising and helping others, he is 8 years old and I feel it is time he learned that others are not as fortunate as he is and how important it is to participate in group events. My biological father died in a vehicle accident when I was three months old and my stepfather died several years ago from cancer. Having lost two fathers, I knew that Father's Day was going   to be a difficult day so I decided to do something positive and I have been participating in the Father's Day runs ever since. This year I will be almost 8 months pregnant with a high risk pregnancy so I will be walking and taking breaks and just doing my best. Since I've moved to Chilliwack my nephew (now 10yrs old) has been doing the run with me and it has become one of my favorite days of the year :) My husband Ed passed away from prostate cancer in 2009. Ed continues to be missed by our family.  He bravely did a trial drug hoping not only to help himself but with the the hope that his trial drug testing might help other men. He wanted no family to endure such a pointless tragic loss. My husband carried the BRCA2. I have three sons and a daughter. The present believe is fifty percent of his children will carry this defect. I want the best early detection and treatment possible for them. I want a cure. My dad is a prostate cancer survivor, who attends every year.  It's also a fun walk to do with my kids and a very positive way to spend Father's Day morning To help out a little and teach my son about giving back. Been almost 9 years since I was diagnosed and this will be my 10th time doing the 10K run -not too bad for a guy who had less than three years to live..... ! My dad's best friend, my "uncle" passed away due to prostate cancer. He kept putting off getting checked until it was to late .I believe awareness and education is key in helping tonight against this disease. My grandfather passed away from prostate cancer. My family and I decide to participate in this event to show our support and raise money for prostate cancer. Awareness and the willingness of others to help gave me the will and inspiration to get diagnosed early and to finally beat this disease! To support my husband and other friends who are battling this disease..We are winning! My best friend is a survivor and intends to run in this year's event even though he is still recovering from a winter (ice related) fall in which he broke his arm near his shoulder (requiring surgery). As he has not fully recovered, I'm running with him to keep him company and to watch out for him (at least a little bit). In point of fact, he will likely out run me. I have 2 sons and 2 grandsons who I wish to become prostate health informed. My dad died of Prostate Cancer and if I had a family doctor I probably would have kept closer check of myself, but I didn't and by the time I found out that I also had Prostate Cancer it was getting serious.  However, I am now 4 years clear and things seem to be going well:  I hope it continues.  I am running on Father's Day for my children and my grandchildren in hopes that they are aware and are able to attack this cancer if it happens to them. My brother had prostate cancer, had surgery, and therapy, now remains cancer free for about 8 years. Our family walks and runs with him every year. As a male, would like to take a chance to help other fellow males in Canada to bring awareness to this. My best friend's stepdad has terminal prostate cancer. He is an incredible man and I love him very much. I did the fundraiser/run last year. While I haven't known anyone close to be particularly affected by this disease, I know of others fathers who have and it is really quite an unfortunate diagnosis. I hope that my father will never have to face such a disease, and of course, all of the other men in the world. My father lost his fight with prostate cancer about 15 years ago, when I was 18 years old. My siblings and I have participated in the walk/run and raised money each year since then. It is a great cause.  It is also a fun way to be involved in helping the cause to raise money to prevent and aid those diagnosed with prostate cancer.. My father, and his identical twin bother, survived prostate cancer (diagnosed and treated within days of each other) ....you don't have to run for anyone in particular ...just run! Register Now! STAY CONNECTED:

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「列治文前列腺癌友步行團」Richmond Blue Walkers Start May 18, 2017

Welcome to all prostate cancer patients, family and supporters!

The Richmond Blue Walkers will be started on May 18, 2017, every Thursday 9am-10am walk for 5km on Richmond trails or in parks. Everyone are welcome!

列治文華人前列腺癌支援網絡 宣佈成立「列治文前列腺癌友步行團」Richmond Blue Walkers,

每星期四早上九時至十時，在列治文河堤或公園步行大約五公里，歡迎前列腺癌友，家屬和支持者免費參加。
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Enjoy the spectacular views on the dykes and parks: 

May 18, 2017年5月18日 9am-10am 

Fraser River Middle Arm Trail  - Olympic Oval
Meet at Northwest corner of Lynas Lane Dover Park,  car park along street (在公園西北集合)
Please set GPS at 5900 Dover Crescent, Richmond

May 25, 2017年5月25日 9am-10am 

Fraser River South Arm Trail

Meet at south end of No. 3 Road, Dyke Trail parking lot  (在三路南端公園停車場集合)

Please set GPS at 9000 Dyke Road, Richmond

June 1, 2017年6月1日 9am-10am

West Dyke Trail 
Meet at the west end of River Road, parking lot on the dyke (在River Road西端停車場集合)

Please set GPS at 2000 River Road, Richmond

June 8, 2017年6月8日 9am-10am

Steveston Greenways 
Meet at the west side of Garry Point Park parking lot (在Garry Point 公園停車場西端集合)

Please set GPS at Garry Point Park, Richmond

June 15, 2017年6月15日 9am-10am

Fraser River Middle Arm Trail -  Terra Nova 
Meet at Northwest corner of Lynas Lane Dover Park, car park along street (在公園西北集合)

Please set GPS at 5900 Dover Crescent, Richmond

June 22, 2017年6月22日 9am-10am 

Railway Greenways 
Meet at west side of Thompson Community Centre parking lot (在停車場西端集合)

Please set GPS at 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond

June 29, 2017年6月29日 9am-10am 

Horseshoe Slough Trail 
Meet at south end of Shell Road (在Shell Road南端集合)

Please set GPS at 12151 Shell Road, Richmond

5月至6月會議和活動 May to June Meeting and Events 2017

列治文華人前列腺癌支援網絡  免費健康專題講座

Free health presentation at Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Main Branch)

May 11, 2017年5月11日，週四下午七時至八時半

Mr. George Main & Mr. Leno Zecchel, PCCN Surrey

English presentation, Cantonese translation 
Incontinence and Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction)  

英語講解 粵語翻譯 – 失禁和不舉（勃起功能障礙）

June 8, 2017年6月8日，週四下午七時至八時半
Dr. Milton Po, MD, BS Public Health, FRCPC, Radiation Oncology 
Mandarin presentation, Post-operative Radiotherapy

傅爾敦放射腫瘤科醫生 國語講解 - 前列腺癌手術後放射治療

地點：列治文公共圖書館二樓 (Brighouse Main Branch)
中文報名：604-231-6462,  English Register: 604-231-6413 

報名網址 Register：http://rpl.yourlibrary.ca/events_calendar

查詢網址Information：www.ChineseProstate.com

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列治文華人前列腺癌支援網絡 宣佈成立「列治文前列腺癌友步行團」Richmond Blue Walkers ,  每星期四早上九時至十時，在列治文河堤或公園步行大約五公里，歡迎前列腺癌友，家屬和支持者免費參加。

The Richmond Blue Walkers will be started on May 18, 2017, every Thursday 9am-10am walk for 5km on Richmond trails or in parks. Welcome to all prostate cancer patients, family and supports!

May 18, 2017年5月18日 9am-10am 

Fraser River Middle Arm Trail (在Lynas Lane Dover Park公園西北集合，
請在GPS輸入 5900 Dover Crescent, Richmond)

May 25, 2017年5月25日 9am-10am 

Fraser River South Arm Trail (在No. 3 Road 南端 Dyke Trail公園停車場集合，

請在GPS輸入 9000 Dyke Road, Richmond)

June 1, 2017年6月1日 9am-10am

West Dyke Trail (在River Road 西端停車場集合，

請在GPS輸入 2000 River Road, Richmond)

June 8, 2017年6月8日 9am-10am

Steveston Greenways (在Garry Point 公園停車場西端集合，

請在GPS輸入 Garry Point Park, Richmond)

June 15, 2017年6月15日 9am-10am

Fraser River Middle Arm Trail Olympic Oval - Terra Nova (在Lynas Lane Dover公園西北集合，

請在GPS輸入 5900 Dover Crescent, Richmond)

June 22, 2017年6月22日 9am-10am 

Railway Greenways (在Thompson Community Centre停車場西端集合，

請在GPS輸入 5151 Granville Avenue , Richmond)

June 29, 2017年6月29日 9am-10am 

Horseshoe Slough Trail (在Shell Road南端集合，

請在GPS輸入 12151 Shell Road, Richmond)

報名 Register：604-836-6423 

查詢網址 Information：www.ChineseProstate.com

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請支持5月28日溫哥華的 Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live摩托車巡遊，為前列腺癌基金會筹募研究基金。

請登入 www.ridetolive.ca/ 網站報名或捐款。

謝謝!
Please support May 28 Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live fundraising to Prostate Cancer Foundation BC, donation at www.ridetolive.ca/

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請支持6月18日本拿比湖的 Raymond James Walk/Run 父親節步行，為前列腺癌基金會筹募研究基金。

請登入 http://www.thefathersdayrun.ca/event-details-metro-vancouver/teams-metro-vancouver/ 網站，

報名請按 Register-Metro Vancouver Run (捐款請按 Sponsor a Participant)，

然後搜尋 Richmond Support Group 或 Daniel Leung 報名或捐款

謝謝!

Please support June 18 Raymond James Walk/Run fundraising to Prostate Cancer Foundation BC, register and donation at http://www.thefathersdayrun.ca/event-details-metro-vancouver/teams-metro-vancouver/
Please search Richmond Support Group or Daniel Leung

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請支持6月23-25日溫哥華的 Butts in a Boat 前列腺癌友龍舟隊 ，為前列腺癌基金會筹募研究基金。

請登入 www.buttsinaboat.ca 網站，

報名請按 Join Us (捐款請按 Sponsor Us 及 Donate Now)，

然後搜尋 Daniel Leung 捐款

謝謝!

Please support June 23-25 Butts in a Boat dragon boat team fundraising to Prostate Cancer Foundation BC, register and donation at www.buttsinaboat.ca

Please search Daniel Leung