Vancouver Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group

Mission: To create Awareness and provide Support and Education about Prostate Cancer

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Next Meeting Vancouver PSA–May 6

March 29, 2021 By Norm Dooley

Next Meeting of Vancouver PSA

 Date:  Thursday, May 6, 2021

Time:  11:00 am  to 1:00 pm

Presentation Topic:

Clinical Trial of Letitium 177 and PSMA–Update 2021

 Speaker:  Dr. Fransois Bernard*, Radiation Oncologist,  BC Cancer

Access Meeting Via Zoom: To receive the web link, send a request to:

vancouverprostate@gmail.com

 

 

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What Science Knows About Exercise and Health–PC Foundation Update

March 27, 2021 By Norm Dooley

Top 5 Things Scientists Know About How Exercise Improves Health

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New Approach to Localized Metastatic PC–“Kitchen Sink”

March 25, 2021 By Norm Dooley

 

This PC Foundation article suggests that multiple therapies simultaneously may be effective at slowing metastatic PC.

 

Full-On “Kitchen Sink” for High-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer:  Intensive Neoadjuvant Hormonal Therapy

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Exercise at Home for PC Men Begins in April

March 21, 2021 By Norm Dooley

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SIRvivor BC Exercise Program

WHAT IS SIRVIVOR BC?

  • Runs for 6 to 12 weeks, consisting of 2 one-hour sessions each week
  • Tailored for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer
  • Focuses on strength development through resistance-based exercise, with activities for

    cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and balance

  • Modifiable for all fitness levels
  • Available at community centres and online through Zoom video conference
  • Delivered by BC Parks & Recreation Association fitness instructors trained in leading

    exercise for men with prostate cancer

    VIRTUAL PROGRAM

    • Open to any eligible men in BC
    • Requires no exercise equipment – exercises use body weight for resistance
    • Delivered through Zoom video conference (access with a free account)
    • Pre-program tech support offered to help you set up Zoom software and prepare your

      home exercise space

      BENEFITS

  • Helps you meet the recommended exercise guidelines
  • Structured program to learn and practice safe and effective exercises
  • Resistance-based training may help combat some side effects of long-term prostate

    cancer treatment, such as decreased muscle strength and bone density

  • In-person and virtual programs offer social support and camaraderie with a community

    of men who share similar experiences

    ELIGIBILITY

  • Men 19 years of age or older
  • Have had a prostate cancer diagnosis (in any stage of treatment or recovery)
  • Pass pre-exercise phone screening with a certified exercise physiologist

    COST

  • First-time participants: Discounted rate of $50 for 12 weeks
  • Repeat participants: Regular rate of $120 for 12 weeks
  • Cost is prorated for programs less than 12 weeks long
  • Contact your community centre or the virtual instructor to register

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    For more information, contact the UBC Research Coordinator or visit our website:

    sirvivor.bc@ubc.ca 604-827-1914

SIRvivor BC

Champlain Heights – Spring 2021 Poster

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  • Next Meeting Vancouver PSA–May 6 March 29, 2021
  • What Science Knows About Exercise and Health–PC Foundation Update March 27, 2021
  • New Approach to Localized Metastatic PC–“Kitchen Sink” March 25, 2021
  • Exercise at Home for PC Men Begins in April March 21, 2021
  • Giving Cancer a Brown Out–Diet and Life Beyond Cancer February 27, 2021
  • Harvard Epidemiologist Recommends Foods for PC January 25, 2021

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