VIDEOS: Survivor Forumn IV
May 25, 2011
Our fourth Survivor Forum
features a panel of prostate cancer survivors
who represent a broad range of treatments and experiences
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Click here for > Complete Presentation, 7 Presenters Standard Definition 54 Minutes
Click here for > Bill Sceviour: Chemotherapy, External Beam Radiation, Hormone Therapy High Definition 6.5 Minutes
Click here for > Glen Tolhurst: Brachytherapy High Definition 6.5 Minutes
Click here for > Mark Surchin: Laparoscopic Robotic Surgery High Definition 8.5 Minutes
Click here for > David Lunt: Radical Prostatectomy, Hormone Therapy, Radiation High Definition 8 Minutes
Click here for > Philip Ng: Hyperthermia, Hormone Therapy High Definition 8 Minutes
Click here for > Active Surveillance High Definition 7.5 Minutes
Click here for > Mark Weir: HIFU High Definition 11 Minutes
Complete Presentation, 7 Presenters Standard Definition 54 Minutes
Bill Sceviour: Chemotherapy, External Beam Radiation, Hormone Therapy. High Definition 6.5 Minutes
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Glen Tolhurst: Brachytherapy. High Definition 6.5 Minutes
Mark Surchin: Laparoscopic Robotic Surgery, High Definition 8.5 Minutes
David Lunt: Radical Prostatectomy, Hormone Therapy, Radiation, High Definition 8 Minutes
Philip Ng: Hyperthermia, Hormone Therapy, High Definition 8 Minutes
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Active Surveillance, High Definition 7.5 Minutes
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Mark Weir: HIFU, High Definition 11 Minutes
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Awareness – our May 2011 Newsletter
May 22, 2011
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In this Issue:
* PCCN-Toronto participating in Father’s Day Walk Run June 19, 2011
* Honouring the late Sol Dennis with “Walk For Sol” ribbons
* Jan. Awareness Night – Dr. Rob Bristow
* Mar. Awareness Night – Drs. MacDonald, Buckley, and Jacobs
* PCC Conference in Halifax Oct 12-15, 2011
* Our affiliation with PCC – one year later
* Advanced prostate cancer group
* A Heart-warming Story: power of being a national organization
* Survivor Forum IV – May 25, 2011
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First Advanced Prostate Cancer Meeting
May 21, 2011
by Winston Klass
Just over a year ago six members of the Newmarket, Brampton, and Toronto support groups met to discuss the feasibility of a special support group for advanced prostate cancer survivors. Feedback from advanced as well as regular prostate cancer survivors had indicated that regular support meetings may not be fully
catering to emotional and other needs of advanced prostate cancer survivors. At the end of this meeting the decision was made to launch a joint experimental online support group, with the understanding that at some point this group may progress to a full-fledged support group tailored to advanced prostate cancer survivors.
The definition of an advanced prostate cancer survivor was left open, with the decision to join our group left to individual assessments of relevance.
At this early stage our group activities follow relatively simple routines. Any newcomer circulates a profile of his prostate cancer journey (decision points, treatments, drugs, etc.) and members are invited to respond with advice by email or telephone under the guidance of a moderator. The moderator also circulates relevant information periodically from research papers and other sources.
The Calgary Warriors, a pioneer support group for advanced prostate cancer survivors, has provided strong leadership and encouragement…access to their
regular newsletters and Ken Dreger (a leader of this group) monitors our email traffic and helps us to refine group procedures. Our support group has grown to approximately 20 members and, with the Calgary Warriors size of 50 approximately, there is potential for significant growth of our membership.
Our first face to face meeting on Wednesday March 15 th provided the opportunity for direct sharing of information and comparison of journeys.
This went over very well and it was decided that the group will meet quarterly.
Our next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday June 21 st at Valleyview Residence, 541 Finch Avenue West., (behind North York General Hospital, Branson branch)
In time, our support group will likely become the local chapter of a national online support network, thereby benefitting from advice and support
from survivors all across Canada.
Anyone who would like to benefit from the type of support that we provide may contact us at PCCN-Toronto, via email info@pccntoronto.ca or by calling our hotline number – 416-932-8820.