London Prostate Cancer Support Group

Hello everyone. Hope you all are staying safe. Just a remider of our Zoom meeting on Wednesday November 4th 6:30. There will not speaker at this meeting. Please email or call me for the link [email protected] or519-365-1599 Hope you can join us.

Hello everyone At our Prostate Cancer Support Group Zoom meeting on October 7th at 6:30 we will be hosting. -- Elina Fila, BA. (Hons) Clinical Research AssistantDepartment of Evaluative Clinical Sciences Psychosocial Oncology and Trauma... And Ashleigh Kirby Director of Operations and Marketing | Ultimate Care Compounding. Ashleigh will be discussing an alternative approach to hormone therapies. For link to our Zoom meeting please contact me at [email protected] or call me at 519-365-1599.

Not from London but interested in joining one of our support groups? We have support groups running in Sarnia and Wallaceburg as well! Check out: Sarnia Prostate Cancer Support Group Wallaceburg Prostate Cancer Support Group

Due to COVID-19 we will be holding our Prostate Cancer Support Group meetings via Zoom. This will allow us to reach out to even more people in need of our support. Meetings will include Facilitators from London, Wallaceburg and Sarnia. Our meetings will be held every first Wednesday of each month at 6:30. We usually have a speaker every other meeting, (Doctors, Urologists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, etc.) If you would like to know about resources available in your community, upcoming speakers, how to join our meetings or just want to chat, please email or call John Oliveira at [email protected] or call 1-519-365-1599. Feel free to contact any of the other facilitator listed on our website. http://www.pcsupportgroup.ca/

Hello everyone. Hope you are enjoying the summer weather. Just a reminder that our next scheduled meeting is wednesday, September 2. However, given the continuing situation with the COVID-19 Pandemic, we will be doing Zoom meetings. I will send out another reminder a couple of days prior along with the Link and agenda. If you have been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and just need to chat, please feel free to contact us. For London area, email or call me at 519-365-1...599 or Carl Kelly 519-852-4277 [email protected] For Sarnia, email or call Bunny at 519.869.4015 or [email protected] or call me at 519-365-1599 For Wallaceburg, call me at 519-365-1599 or Grail Holek 519-627-2106

Join the Dash 4 Dad team as they host their opening ceremonies for their virtual walk/run. The opening ceremonies will include an update on prostate cancer init...iatives happening at London Health Sciences Centre, performances and much more! Its not too late to register for the virtual walk/run! The ceremonies kick off at tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Visit http://ow.ly/Jk8f50Acxm8. See more

WE’RE GOING VIRTUAL!! If you’ve already registered, an email will be sent out explaining this transition. If you’d like to participate visit our website for mor...e information. www.dash4dad.ca #VirtualD4D #dash4dad #ldnont #virtualrun #stayhome4dad #stayhome #staysafe #socialdistancing #getoutside

We are cheering on Joan, our 101 year old participant (and second highest fundraiser) who will be walking in her retirement home today to support prostate cance...r initiatives at London Health Sciences Centre. Go Joan! Thanks for all your support. Dont forget to check out Joans fundraising page at https://lhsf.donordrive.com/index.cfm

Our silent auction is live! Bid on amazing donations from local businesses and artists. Auction closes midnight June 27th. Link in bio! #virtualDash4Dad #dash4dad #1in9 #prostatecancerawareness #fathersday #run #lhsf #ldnont @ London, Ontario

Due to the isolation issue, we will once again be doing a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:30pm. We will be joined by Dr. Derek W. Cool, MD, PhD, FRCPC Interventional radiologist, LHSC, Assistant professor, Department of Medical Imaging. Hope you can join us. If you dont already have Zoom, when you click on the link at the bottom of this email, once open, it will have the option "download and run Zoom". Choose that option and then you can join the meeting; otherwise, if you have Zoom downloaded already, you can just choose the option "join meeting". You can join through your computer with camera or just audio or if you prefer, you can dial in with your phone. Please call or email me for instructions. 519-365-1599 Johnolivei@gmail,.com

WERE GOING VIRTUAL!! If youve already registered, an email will be sent out explaining this transition. If youd like to participate visit our website for mor...e information. www.dash4dad.ca #VirtualD4D #dash4dad #ldnont #virtualrun #stayhome4dad #stayhome #staysafe #socialdistancing #getoutside

Hello everyone. I hope this finds you well. The Support Group meeting will take place virtually online using "Zoom" on Wednesday at 6:30pm. We will be hosting all 3 groups (London, Sarnia and Wallaceburg). If you dont already have Zoom, when you click on the link below, once open, it will have the option "download and run Zoom". Choose that option and then you can join the meeting; otherwise, if you have Zoom downloaded already, you can just choose the option "join meetin...g". Meeting ID: 838 7569 7842 Check out our website, www.pcsupportgroup.ca. It also has meeting dates and a link to the Zoom meetings. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83875697842

We asked some of our volunteers why volunteering is important to them. Thank you so much for all of your hard work David!

Trust this message finds you all well and healthy. We are going through some concerning times for cancer patients and survivors, it is important to stay positive and supportive to those around us. I look forward to getting back to our regular monthly meetings, in the interim should you need any assistance do not hesitate to reach out.

Through collaboration with and the full support of London Health Sciences Foundation, the Dash 4 Dad committee has decided to postpone the upcoming event on Fat...hers Day. We are saddened to have to postpone the event, but with the progression of COVID-19, we want to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Although Dash 4 Dad will not be happening on Fathers Day, prostate cancer is still a true reality. That is why Dash 4 Dad will now be taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Springbank Gardens (same location). Please monitor your email and social media for further communications. Keep safe and healthy! Sincerely, The Dash 4 Dad Committee

NEW WEBINAR: Genetic counsellor Justin Lorentz from the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre discusses how a family history of prostate cancer may increase the risk of developing the disease and how genetic mutations may influence treatment decisions.

https://www.invitae.com//detect-hereditary-prostate-cancer/

The "A Night Of Comedy" fundraiser was an incredible evening of laughs and entertainment that raised a total of $15,684.00. We would like to thank all the people who came to the event, all the businesses who donated money, the businesses and people who donated silent auction items, all the corporate sponsors, 99.1 CKXS Radio, the Courier Press for helping us with the advertising, the people who baked goods for the snack table and the ones who worked behind the scenes voluntee...ring their time to help out in different ways. You all helped to make this event the success it was so we could surpass our $15,000 goal. Over the last 5 years we were able to raise just over $50,000. After hearing from from Greg Hetherington, host of our local radio station, 99.1 CKXS, that our local food banks are struggling to keep there shelves full, our A Night of Comedy Fundraising Committee decided to donate $5,000.00 out of the $15,864.00 to our local food banks. Our community comes first and and we love our community. There is a need now more then ever because of this unprecedented situation with COVID-19. Im sure that the people who attended and donated to the event would approve of this decision and will feel good about their contribution. See more

The Prostate Cancer Night of Comedy is proceeding as planned! We are putting a number of protocols in place to ensure everyones health and safety such as hand sanitizer and are cleaning the facility even more rigorously than usual. Please remember that the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease are things you do yourself:... wash your hands often if you cough or sneeze cover your mouth with a tissue or the inside of your elbow if you are unwell, please self quarantine and seek medical attention if you have been out of the country please do not attend events with crowds See more

Unfortunately our Wallaceburg prostate cancer support group meeting for tonight, March 12 with Guest speaker Aaron craven from UROSPOT is cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience.

ARE YOU A MAN OR A WOMAN SUFFERING FROM BLADDER LEAKS? We will be hosting Erin Craven, founder and CEO of a new company called UROSPOT on Thursday March 12 at 7:00pm, Knights of Columbus Hall 800 Murray St. Wallaceburg. Our focus is urology. They have brought new innovation to London that is Health Canada approved to help men with incontinence and sexual dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment. (We also treat incontinence in women which has been our initial focus, but it is also approved in men.) Open to the public. For more information please feel free to contact me 519-365-1599. Please share.

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Upcoming speakers for March for London, Sarnia and Wallaceburg Prostate Cancer Support Groups.Meetings. Reminder London group, we will be meeting at our new location. LONDON Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting March 4th at 6:30pm. 140 Pine valley Boulevard London Ontario. We will be hosting Dr. Tracy sexton Topic Radiation treatments and most common asked questions. Current Practice:... Radiation Oncologist - London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP), London, ON Genitourinary (GU), Breast and Pediatric Site teams Program Director, Radiation Oncology Residency Program Chair- Breast multidisciplinary team, LRCP SouthWest Regional Cancer Program lead for Survivorship Program SARNIA Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting March 10th 7:30pm. Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre 180 College St. North Sarnia. We will be hosting Dr. Paul Martin. (Topic) Treatment options. Dr. Paul Martin is an urologist who works at Healthcare Facility located at 704 Mara Street, Unit 113, Sarnia, ON N7V 1X4. Dr. Martin is rated as one of the best. As a dedicated urologist, he diagnoses the different diseases and disorders that are related to the genitourinary organs as well as its connected tissues. He examines patients with ailments, such as prostate cancer, bladder infections and urethral stones. WALLACEBURG Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting March 12th at 7:00pm Knights of Columbus Hall 80 Murray St. Wallaceburg Ont. We will be hosting Erin Craven Founder and CEO of a new company called UROSPOT. Our focus is urology. We have brought new innovation to London that is Health Canada approved to help men with incontinence and sexual dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment. We also treat incontinence in women which has been our initial focus, but it is also approved in men. My hope was to make this incredible technology more accessible to Canadians.This is breakthrough innovation that is seeing incredible results in the US, Europeand now Canada. We have been meeting with Dr Blayne Welk (London Urologist who sees many men post prostatectomy) and he has encouraged us to help men struggling after prostate cancer. With our technology you sit on a futuristic chair (fully clothed) and the technology uses high intensity focused electromagnetic energy to do 11,000 kegel exercises in your pelvic floor in just 28 minutes. It is completely non-invasive and the results happen quickly. Two sessions a week for 3 weeks is all that is needed. For more information please check out our London or Sarnia or Wallaceburg Prostate Cancer Support Group Facebook page.

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Be an early bird! Register today: https://secure.lhsf.ca/event/dash-4-dad-2020/e267562

Facing a prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Through our "Understanding Prostate Cancer" series you can learn what a diagnosis means, treatment options and potential side effects of treatments. Watch the videos or view, download or order the accompanying resources.

Happy New Year. Just a reminder of the London Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting meeting tomorrow night, January the 8th 6:30 Wellspring London. We will be hosting Doug Hoover, Medical Physicist, London Regional Cancer Program. Doug will be giving us an overview of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, which includes external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy. Please share with those who you think will benefit from it.... Hope you can make it See more

Hello everyone Due to The first Wednesday of January being on the New Years day, our meeting will be on January the 8th. We will be hosting Doug Hoover, Medical Physicist, London Regional Cancer Program. Doug will be giving us an overview of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, which includes external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy. Please share with those who you think will benefit from it.

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Dr. Kim Chi has seen incredible changes in advanced prostate cancer over the last two decades. Learn how his research into liquid biopsies will change the way we treat those with advanced disease sooner than you think.

You are welcome to our join our support group, we meet the first Wednesday of every month, we discuss a variety of topics, pre and post cancer treatment.

If you are being treated for prostate cancer, you may feel fatigued - tired or exhausted - and it may interfere with your daily activities. Dr. Scott North, Med...ical Oncologist, in our new Expert Angle webinar explains how doctors and patients are treating fatigue without medication. Youll also be directed to a helpful resource to create an action plan and better manage fatigue.

https://www.prostatecancer.ca//Prostate-Cancer-Canada-and-