Physical Activity, Stress-Reduction, and Nutrition Programs and Resources for Men Living with Prostate Cancer

Dr. John Oliffe and his team have launched a new website “If I Were Tom”.
In Canada, 1 in 7 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. But the good news is that 96% of men are alive five years after their prostate cancer diagnosis. By doing your research, building a plan, and sticking to it, your odds get even better. This website can get you started down that path. The videos cover a different part of the process. After watching each one you’ll see related resources and tips that will help you choose your next steps.

About this project:
If I Were Tom was developed by the Men’s Health Research Program at the University of British Columbia, and was made possible thanks to funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research. To ask questions or provide feedback, please email mens.health@ubc.ca.

About John Oliffe:
Dr. Oliffe is a Professor at the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia. Founder and lead investigator of UBC’s Men’s Health Research program, his work focuses on masculinities as it influences men’s health behaviors and illness management, and its impact on partners, families and overall quality of life. His research provides key insights to guide clinicians and researchers advance men’s health promotion practices.