PROSTAID Calgary meets on the second Tuesday of every month at Kerby Centre, 1133 - 7th Ave. SW, T2P 1B2 at 7:30 PM We love to see you there, but we know that not everyone can always make every meeting.
We additionally archive and upload online videos of each presentation that can be streamed here or searched for in YouTube. They require no additional software to play, so just click on a topic to maximize the video window, click play, and it will be as if you were sitting at the meeting!
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Event Date:
February 8, 2022 |
Speaker:
Don Wood |
Duration:
58:14 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (1.32 MB) |
Description:
Don Wood is volunteer extraordinaire and the current co-chair for the Cancer Strategic Clinical Network (C-SCN) Alberta Cancer Diagnosis Initiative (ACDI) and a member of the Core SCN Committee for Alberta Health Services. After his wife passed away from a hard-fought battle with cancer, Don made it his mission to help others to try and make the health care world a better place for those who would come there after him. He's had an active role in the new Calgary Cancer Centre, and in our talk here he gives us a tease of the new space, talks about his own journey as an unplanned caregiver and what you can best do to support your loved one during times of great hardship. |
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Event Date:
January 11, 2022 |
Speaker:
Harvey Quon, MD & Sangjune Lee, MD |
Duration:
52:21 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (1.75 MB) |
Description:
Radiation Oncologists from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Dr. Harvey Quon and Dr. Sangjune Lee come for a talk on new innovations in digital imaging, including real-time MRI workflows that allow for more accurate and customizable treatment of prostate cancer. They compare older capturing techniques and methodologies as they demonstrate how simulation, planning and delivery today are now much different and improved as Calgary welcomes their new Calgary Cancer Centre in 2023 to champion even further innovation. |
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Event Date:
November 9, 2021 |
Speaker:
Dr. Tom Keenan |
Duration:
57:52 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (11.86 MB) |
Description:
University of Calgary professor Dr. Tom Kennan, author of the book "Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy", talks with us for a special talk about how advancements in technology, from surveilling to nano health applications, will forever alter our communal landscape. Dr. Keenan shares a lot of specific findings on new tech and case studies to watch, while providing his own impassioned flair as an orator who has been speaking on computer science and technology professionally since 1974. |
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Event Date:
October 12, 2021 |
Speaker:
Lori Styner & Dr. Mariko Shibata |
Duration:
51:51 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (1.02 MB) |
Description:
Lori Styner and Dr. Mariko Shibata, both from Calgary's Prostate Cancer Centre lead a discussion on how bones change as we age, what we can do to combat osteoporosis and low bone mass, how prostate cancer further weakens our bones and what we can do about it through diet, treatment and exercise. A spirited Q&A follows. |
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Event Date:
September 14, 2021 |
Speaker:
Dr. Steven Yip |
Duration:
58:58 minutes |
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Description:
University of Calgary's Clinical Assistant Professor and Medical Oncologist Dr. Steven Yip gives a detailed presentation on a number of prostate cancer topics including: advanced prostate cancer management, precision oncology, DNA mutations as an indicator of PC, genetic testing to improve patient outcomes and much more. |
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Event Date:
June 8, 2021 |
Speaker:
Dr. Richard Baverstock |
Duration:
61:01 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (1.83 MB) |
Description:
Calgary's finest, urologist Dr. Richard Baverstock from the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology returns to Prostaid Calgary to talk about erectile and urinary dysfunction solutions in 2021. From medications to injections to surgical options, Dr. Baverstock talks about the pros and cons about each method and how they affect quality of life. Candid, funny and caring, Baverstock gives a great talk and a spirited Q & A afterwards. |
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Event Date:
August 10, 2021 |
Speaker:
Julianna Dreger & Mannat Bansal |
Duration:
44:00 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (1.45 MB) |
Description:
Julianna Dreger and Mannat Bansal from University of Calgary's Health and Wellness Lab join us to discuss the health benefits of exercise, creating an exercise plan and oncology programs available to Southern Albertans. They finish the session off with a live stretching and exercise session that you can follow along to online. |
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Event Date:
May 11, 2021 |
Speaker:
Carrie Scarff, PhD |
Duration:
78:57 minutes |
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Description:
Carrie Scarff, PhD of Audiology Innovations gives us all an earful on hearing loss - how it happens, who it affects most and the things we can do today to improve how we listen. She recommends hearing aids, best practices and new innovations that are changing how those with hearing loss are better able to communicate in today's digital world. A spirited Q&A follows. |
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Event Date:
February 9, 2021 |
Speaker:
Tarek Bismar, MD |
Duration:
63:50 minutes |
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Description:
Tarek Bismar, MD, Professor of Pathology at the University of Calgary and Alberta Precision labs joins us again for an update on new research Dr. Bismar and has team have been undertaking to help us predict disease progression in the active surveillance population. |
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Event Date:
January 12, 2021 |
Speaker:
Dr. Dana Male |
Duration:
73:52 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Dana Male, a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary joins us to talk about mental health and the steps to take to be thinking positive and feel good about yourself during more challenging times like our current situation during COVID-19. Asserting yourself and infesting in your well-being are the takeaways, along with a lively Zoom chat that follows. |
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Event Date:
November 29, 2020 |
Speaker:
Brad Sterling |
Duration:
4:54 minutes |
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Description:
Prostaid Calgary President Brad Sterling talks about the whirlwind that was 2020 and how beyond the pandemic it brought about change within Prostaid, from a new name to a new way of holding meetings. Brad also implores everyone to participate in Giving Tuesday, to help charities and non-profits during this tough time. He ends the video with a holiday wish - here's to turning the corner in 2021. |
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Event Date:
November 10, 2020 |
Speaker:
Dr. Lin Yang |
Duration:
67:13 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Lin Yang, Epidemiologist for the Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Control at Alberta Health Services speaks on how exercise, and even something as simple as balance, has shown significant results in longer lives and containing cancer. She talks specifically about Thai Chi, with a demonstration midway through to help us all see how mindfulness and balance are the first steps towards living healthier lives. |
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Event Date:
June 9, 2020 |
Speaker:
Dr. Colleen Cuthbert |
Duration:
62:01 minutes |
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Description:
Live from Zoom PROSTAID Calgary brings you a special presentation with Dr. Colleen Cuthbert, assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary, as she charts the history of research participation, how patient involvement has evolved and how with new techniques and approaches we can learn more about fighting prostate cancer now than ever before. |
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Event Date:
May 24, 2020 |
Speaker:
Brad Sterling |
Duration:
3:34 minutes |
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Description:
Prostaid Calgary President Brad Sterling gives us a quick update on what's happening at Prostaid, including the introduction of new board members, the AGM unveiling for June 9th at 7:30PM on Zoom (RSVP at program.director@prostaid.org), a special presentation from Dr. Colleen Cuthbert, and new studies to give men with prostate cancer peace of mind in these troubling times. Stay safe and we'll see you soon! |
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Event Date:
March 10, 2020 |
Speaker:
Dr. Shelley Spaner |
Duration:
27:08 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Shelley Spaner, a specialist in diagnostic radiology at Mayfair Diagnostics is awarded Prostaid Calgary's Pathfinder's Award for 2019 in this special presentation. Afterwards, Dr. Spaner gives a talk about her work on the Women for Men's Health initiative. Motivated by the visible gap in the current system, which frequently sees men “fall through the healthcare cracks” the primary goal is to shift men’s behaviour towards preventing treatable disease and maintaining good health, as well as mobilizing women in this effort. Dr. Spaner talks about her initiative's progress and her outlook for the future of prostate cancer treatment in Calgary and beyond. |
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Event Date:
February 11, 2020 |
Speaker:
Dr. Lin Yang |
Duration:
60:33 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (3.4 MB) |
Description:
Dr. Lin Yang reminds us how exercise is important for cancer suppression but actually gives a lot of measured and interesting scientific data to show the why and how it helps. She talks about how aging is less a number and more a lifestyle choice and how long and healthy lives can come by practicing a few specific mantras, like Tai Chi. |
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Event Date:
November 12, 2019 |
Speaker:
Tarek Bismar, MD |
Duration:
64:10 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (4.4 MB) |
Description:
Dr. Bismar is currently a Professor at the University of Calgary and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Oncology at McGill University. For this talk he gives us an update on the innovations and processes used to diagnose, treat and target prostate cancer cells using the most acronyms you're likely ever to see. A lively debate follows in the Q&A section about the worth and value of PSA testing and more. |
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Event Date:
September 10, 2019 |
Speaker:
Desmond Pink, Ph.D. |
Duration:
59:27 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (27.7 MB) |
Description:
Desmond Pink, Ph.D. is the Chief Science Officer at Nanostics Inc. and as a Research Associate at the Dr. John Lewis Laboratory of oncology at the University of Alberta, him and his team are doing sophisticated testings to study just how cancer spreads. Studying chicken embryos can tell us about the development and metastasis of tumor growth and how we can image it and potentially we can fight it. |
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Event Date:
August 13, 2019 |
Speaker:
Saif Lalani |
Duration:
44:50 minutes |
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Description:
Prostaid Calgary Director Saif Lalani looks at today's changing landscape for prostate cancer treatment with a deeper look at the following treatments: Darolutamide, Xofigo/Radium 223, and Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA), their qualities and their availability today in Canada and beyond. |
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Event Date:
April 9, 2019 |
Speaker:
Dr. Linda Watson |
Duration:
56:42 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (2.72 MB) |
Description:
Dr. Linda Watson, the Scientific Director of Applied Research for Alberta Health Services speaks on Integrating Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO’s) into Ambulatory Care Processes in Cancer Control Alberta (CCA). She talks about the reality of health care in Alberta, how to get better outcomes for patients and how PRO tools can help us all advance the way we do health care. |
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Event Date:
March 12, 2019 |
Speaker:
Mayfair Diagnostics |
Duration:
93:46 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (15 MB) |
Description:
Shelley Spaner, Grace Yeung, Brendan Diederichs from Mayfair Diagnostics join PROSTAID Calgary this month for an update on where prostate imaging is in 2019 and how far it has come in the last 3 years. Brendan updates the audience on the Brand New 3Tesla Magnet at the Rockyview General Hospital and talks about its new features. Grace reviews the targeted biopsy program and Shelley reviews the updated literature on Imaging in Active Surveillance and patients in treatment. A detailed Q & A follows. |
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Event Date:
February 12, 2019 |
Speaker:
Gary Bobrovitz |
Duration:
75:19 minutes |
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Description:
Celebrated news reporter and power lifter Gary Bobrovitz talks about his early diagnosis of prostate cancer at 49 years of age and how it impacted his life, reminding us that knowledge and action are the two most important things we can all use to combat the disease and live a long and healthy life. |
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Event Date:
January 9, 2019 |
Speaker:
Pam Murray |
Duration:
83:35 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PPT (940 KB) |
Description:
Pam Murray from AMA Travel gives a frank and knowledgeable discussion about traveling nationally and abroad and what you're covered for, and what you're not, when you're getting insurance. She also talks about dealing with the complications of having prostate cancer, or other ailments, that could effect how you get coverage. |
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Event Date:
November 13, 2018 |
Speaker:
Jun Kawakami, MD |
Duration:
70:00 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Jun Kawakami, a urologic surgeon at the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology returns to talk to Prostaid 9 years after his initial update on robotic assisted surgical options in Calgary. Many things have improved, and Dr. Kawakami demonstrates this with a graphic compilation video of a robotic prostatectomy in action. He uses statistics to show how new robotic surgeries compare with older surgeries and how they are improving our ability to treat the disease and make it easier for men to make a more satisfying and successful recovery. |
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Event Date:
October 9, 2018 |
Speaker:
Saif Lalani |
Duration:
48:10 minutes |
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Description:
PROSTAID Calgary member Saif Lalani, who has an extensive background in research, discusses findings on the latest prostate cancer trends discussed at the 2018 PCRI conference, including Abiraterone, Docetaxel, Xofigo, Statins, Provenge and more. |
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Event Date:
September 11, 2018 |
Speaker:
Dr. Carrie Scarff |
Duration:
64:39 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (3.2 MB) |
Description:
Dr. Carrie Scarff, a registered audiologist currently practicing at Audiology Innovations Ltd. in Calgary, discusses the science behind hearing loss, the most common signs and symptoms, the relationship between ototoxicmedications and hearing loss, as well as the various hearing aid options and treatments available to those suffering from a loss of hearing. |
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Event Date:
August 14, 2018 |
Speaker:
Nancy Bilodeau Cogger & Bobbi Fridfinnson |
Duration:
32:55 minutes |
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Description:
Center Manager Nancy Bilodeau Cogger and Program Coordinator Bobbi Fridfinnson stop by to give us an update on Wellspring Calgary, the city's welcoming community organization that provides a comprehensive range of support, resources and programs so anyone living with cancer and the people who care about them can improve the quality of their lives. They update on their new programs available, their expanding facilities across the city of Calgary and give hints to what the future holds for this exciting organization. For more info visit https://wellspringcalgary.ca |
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Event Date:
August 14, 2018 |
Speaker:
Aaron Taylor |
Duration:
20:55 minutes |
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Description:
Aaron Taylor from Calgary Meals on Wheels comes to talk about their organization that promotes health & independence by providing quality, nutritious & affordable meals to Calgarians in need of our services. He introduces their all new innovative production facility that prepares, packages and delivers 1,850 meals each day; more than 463,000 meals a year. To find out more visit https://mealsonwheels.com |
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Event Date:
July 10, 2018 |
Speaker:
Lori Styner |
Duration:
50:40 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (0.5 MB) |
Description:
Lori Styner, Director of Research at the Prostate Cancer Centre gives an overview of the types of research and current activities currently conducted at the Prostate Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. |
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Event Date:
June 12, 2018 |
Speaker:
Mike Dew, MSc |
Duration:
77:49 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (4.0 MB) |
Description:
Mike Dew, MSc from the University of Calgary stops by to update on the state of the TrueNTH Lifestyle Management program, which started as a Movember initiative but has since evolved into a fitness, health and lifestyle program that's helped hundreds and has also given us some great data that's explored throughout this talk. |
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Event Date:
May 12, 2018 |
Speaker:
Greg Clark, David Kahn, Brandy Payne, Tany Yao |
Duration:
91:06 minutes |
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Description:
Political leaders from all the major Alberta provincial parties come together for a hearty discussion on political issues surrounding how cancer treatment is funded and vetted in today's government. Greg Clark from the Alberta Party, David Kahn, leader of the Alberta Liberals, Brandy Payne, Associate Minister of Health with the Alberta New Democratic Party, and Tany Yao, MLA of the United Conservative Party all address the audience on their party's current stance on Alberta health care and then go into debate over many of the audience-led questions and topics, ranging from parking at hospitals to the approval process of exciting new cancer treatment medicine. Don't miss this lively debate! |
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Event Date:
May 12, 2018 |
Speaker:
Mitch Hermansen |
Duration:
23:19 minutes |
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Description:
Movember rep, Mitch Hermansen, gives us an overview of the genesis of Movember and their core values before turning the spotlight to mental health and how suicide and mental well being are issues our "man up" culture tends to sweep under the rug as we try to fight more known ailments like cancer. After a day of a lot of science and politics at the Cancer Survivorship Symposium 2018, Mitch's motivating talk helps remind us that mindfulness can be the most powerful tool of all. |
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Event Date:
May 12, 2018 |
Speaker:
Dr. Gwyn Bebb |
Duration:
61:22 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Gwyn Bebb, a Medical Oncologist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, and talks about survivorship and how even in the typically bleak world of lung cancer, precision oncologists are finding new methods to prolong life and treat cancer better. He talks about the incoming Prostate Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta, and uses a number of personal patient studies and research to give an enriching look at how we're beating cancer. |
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Event Date:
May 12, 2018 |
Speaker:
Dr. Geoffrey Gotto |
Duration:
43:25 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Geoffrey Gotto from the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology gives a nice medical overview of the prostate cancer disease, current treatments and practices today, and clinical trials and research that are helping advance the way we combat cancer. |
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Event Date:
May 12, 2018 |
Speaker:
Tracy Mann |
Duration:
26:21 minutes |
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Description:
Tracy Mann, the co-founder of Yoga Passage, talks us through a yoga rejuvination exercise and reminds us how mindfulness and understanding the parameters of your body can play a large part in how you maintain and manage your own personal health. Follow along and lull your body into a zen-like state for this short and satisfying activity. |
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Event Date:
April 10, 2018 |
Speaker:
Josh Bachynski |
Duration:
67:31 minutes |
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Description:
Josh Bachynski, director of marketing and outreach at Harvest Medicine Cannabis Clinic gives a primer on marijuana, the difference between CBD and THC, the different strains, how it can be consumed, and how marijuana prescriptions can be used to treat the various conditions associated with prostate cancer. Questions follow, including answers to traveling with the drug, health care coverage and more. |
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Event Date:
March 13, 2018 |
Speaker:
Diana Wark |
Duration:
56:41 minutes |
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Description:
Diana Wark from the Calgary Sexual Health Centre leads a workshop that aims to help us reframe sex and sexuality (from years misconceptions in sex ed class when we were young) to help us experience and understand true sexual wellbeing. A lot of interactivity with the audience in this one, a lot of laughs and in the end a whole lot of learning, too. |
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Event Date:
February 13, 2018 |
Speaker:
Trevor Dreher, CFP & Kathleen S. Davis |
Duration:
79:45 minutes |
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Description:
Trevor Dreher, CFP at Investors Group and Kathleen S. Davis of KSD Law have a joint presentation where they discuss why wills are important, what a Power of Attorney does, personal directives and contracts, and how they all should be delegated and handled should you become sick. |
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Event Date:
January 9, 2018 |
Speaker:
Carole Chambers |
Duration:
54:38 minutes |
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Description:
Carole Chambers, the Director of Pharmacy, Cancer Services at Alberta Health Services gives a presentation on how drugs are being used in the treatment of cancer. She shows funding trends, development timelines and the various obstacles to getting treatments funded and prescribed in our current healthcare system. A lively discussion about the future and policies of Canadian and Alberta health care follow, with even a little detour into the prospects of medical marijuana for good measure. |
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Event Date:
November 14, 2017 |
Speaker:
Cathy Ormon |
Duration:
49:30 minutes |
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Description:
Health coach and author of the book "The Sugar Switch", Cathy Ormon speaks to the group on how sugar is hidden in many of the mass market items we eat and how it has adverse effects on the body and can serve as a catalyst to cancer development. She talks about how to kick our dependency on sugar and improve our body and overall health.
Visit http://cathyormon.com/the-sugar-switch/ to find out more. |
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Event Date:
October 10, 2017 |
Speaker:
Dr. Shelley Spaner, MD |
Duration:
58:51 minutes |
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Description:
Mayfair Diagnostics radiologist Dr. Spaner updates us on current imaging guidelines and protocols in the Alberta Health Region and also talks more broadly about PSA screening, the resurgence of MRI in managing prostate cancer and introduces the new PIRADS 2 reporting scheme for prostate cancer. |
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Event Date:
September 12, 2017 |
Speaker:
Reanne Booker, BSc, MN |
Duration:
78:27 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (2.93 MB) |
Description:
Tom Baker Cancer Center Nurse Practitioner Reanne Booker comes back for another arousing discussion about the sexual realities and outcomes after prostate cancer. She gives a good overview of how prostate cancer treatments affect male sexual function and then goes to describe in detail the available options, from pills and creams all the way to vibrators and strap-on options. She also talks about the physiological side of sexuality and how "soft" skills like communication can be just as effective at restoring healthy sexual balance to your life. |
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Event Date:
August 8, 2017 |
Speaker:
Ron La Fournie |
Duration:
64:51 minutes |
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Description:
Online personal trainer Ron La Fournie talks about fitness and the life curve and how at 70+ years old he's able to still feel good thanks to simple exercise - no tools required! Ron walks us through some simple exercises you can do around the house between commercials to keep your muscle mass and to ensure your body allows you freedom and comfort in life even in your senior years. For more information visit Boomer's Online Fitness Club |
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Event Date:
July 11, 2017 |
Speaker:
Linda E. Carlson, Ph.D |
Duration:
72:01 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PDF (3.72 MB) |
Description:
Dr. Linda Carlson is a Clinical Psychologist at the Department of Psychosocial Resources at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary. She joins us today to discuss the mental programming initiatives at the Tom Baker as well as to address the broader topic of cleaning your mind of stress and distractions and the physiological benefits it can have on cancer recovery. Carlson leads a couple stimulating brain and yoga exercises, as well as dissecting some key research on brain therapy and how it is changing how we treat illness. |
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Event Date:
June 13, 2017 |
Speaker:
Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed |
Duration:
52:33 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed from the University of Calgary "runs" us through the health benefits of exercising especially when it comes to cancer recovery. She talks about the strategies to employ to keep moving and stick with it and shows the research about why it works. Dr. Culos-Reed also unveils the new Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) program designed specifically for cancer survivors. As an evolution of the TrueNTH initiative, ACE will hopefully pave the way for government financing of cancer recovery with a focus on physical activity.
To learn more about ACE visit http://albertacancerexercise.com
To learn more about what the U of C is doing for cancer recovery visit http://thriveforcancersurvivors.com |
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Event Date:
April 11, 2017 |
Speaker:
Dr. Nawaid Usmani |
Duration:
68:58 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Usmani is a radiation oncologist at the University of Alberta and came to discuss with us the realities behind hormone treatments for prostate cancer. Using studies and his own observations as an oncologist, Dr. Usmani discusses the positive and negative outcomes from traditional hormone deprivation therapy as well as hypothesizing about new studies aim to use diabetes drug Metformin as a possible treatment for prostate cancer. So far the results have been promising, but formal studies called PREMIUM (PREvention of Metabolic syndrome and Increased weight Using Metformin) and PRIME (PRevention and Intervention for MEtabolic syndrome) and now being piloted in major city centers across Canada in the hope of finding new advances in prostate cancer treatment. An honest and enlightening Q&A follows, discussing the different kind of hormonal treatments and why one must be patient when testing promising new treatments. |
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Event Date:
March 15, 2017 |
Speaker:
Terry Kirkland |
Duration:
37:54 minutes |
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Description:
PCCN Edmonton member Terry Kirkland comes down to YYC to talk about his journey with prostate cancer and the decision to get a penile implant. He talks about how the PPP works, how it has improved his confidence and his whole bumpy journey finding out about his cancer, shrinkage and impotence and his choice to do something about it all. |
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Event Date:
February 9, 2017 |
Speaker:
Dr. Laurence Klotz |
Duration:
72:56 minutes |
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Description:
Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto, Dr. Laurence Klotz, gives a frank and empowering talk about the future trends and practices he's seeing in the world of prostate cancer. He uses research data from all over the world to corroborate his own experience in treating cancer to show how men today with the disease are better off and how there are many little things men can do to prevent disease and raise their quality of life. In a fast and informative manner, he covers a wide range of topics from new supplements to his opinions on PSA testing (he's for it!) and also talks at length about how men with a Gleason score of 6 or lower may be better off without any advanced treatment at all. |
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Event Date:
January 10, 2017 |
Speaker:
Richard LeBlanc & Bradley Prince |
Duration:
39:17 minutes |
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Description:
Richard LeBlanc, CEO & Founder of eXDee Ltd. unveils his new health care app, Ease, which aims to consolidate and analyze user data to help patients, doctors and research with understanding and treating disease. He describes the current state of treatment and analysis, and how Ease can advance how we acquire and interpret data about how people are dealing with disease and treatment. eXDee Co-Founder Brad Prince also gives a hands-on demonstration of the iOS app, followed by a Q&A on how this app can not only track your progress with a given disease, but also how it can process imaging data and share it with physicians and others that can help aid the road to recovery. The app comes out later in January and offers unique benefits to PROSTAID Calgary members. |
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Event Date:
January 10, 2017 |
Speaker:
Dave Lunn, Mike McKerrow & Stan Knowlton |
Duration:
39:11 minutes |
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Description:
Every September the PCRI (Prostate Cancer Research Institute) Conference brings hundreds of patients, caregivers and physicians together for a weekend of interactive sessions and lectures from experts in the medical community. PROSTAID Calgary had 3 members attend the PCRI Conference in Sept 2016 and they spoke on their findings. David Lunn tackled HIFU and TULSA treatments and statistics, Stan Knowlton gave a candid and humorous look at the conference as it applied to his own journey with masculinity, and Mike McKerrow gave a summary of all the PCRI event, including insights on new imaging technologies and treatments that were unveiled at the conference. |
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Event Date:
November 8, 2016 |
Speaker:
W. Brett Wilson |
Duration:
51:47 minutes |
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Description:
Renowned philanthropist and Calgary engineer and businessman W. Brett Wilson returns to PROSTAID Calgary to give us an update on his journey with prostate cancer. Since he last spoke with us his cancer had returned, and he talks at length about his treatment modalities and his focus on positivity and knowledge during times of struggle. There are some laughs, some hushed truths and a few F-bombs along the way in this transformative talk to a packed house at the Kerby Centre in downtown Calgary. |
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Event Date:
October 11, 2016 |
Speaker:
Nancy-Lynn Stevenson |
Duration:
55:40 minutes |
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Description:
Nancy-Lynn Stevenson of the law firm Kuefler Stevenson Bennett joins us to discuss wills, taxes, executors and all the things that factor into Estate Planning. She discusses the new bills and acts that affect how a person's estate is governed and distributed and gives her recommendations and experiences to creating a will that will be the best. |
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Event Date:
September 13, 2016 |
Speaker:
Dr. Geoffrey Gotto |
Duration:
76:25 minutes |
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| Presentation Slides: Download PPT (10.72 MB) |
Description:
Dr. Geoff Gotto, a Urologist from the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology, spoke on the therapeutic role of pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) for prostate cancer. He fielded many questions throughout and tackled everything from Gleason scores to even American for-profit procedures. It was a fun and lively talk about where the future of prostate cancer treatment is heading. |
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Event Date:
August 9, 2016 |
Speaker:
Rick Titan |
Duration:
47:55 minutes |
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Description:
Former World Wrestling Entertainment (W.W.E) Superstar "Razor" Rick Titan experienced plenty of highs and lows on his way to becoming a Transformational Speaker and Coach. He spoke to PROSTAID on techniques and approaches to dealing with stress, including a participatory meditation segment. He shares with the group his life experience and philosophy from studying Taoism, Hinduism, Yoga Philosophy for the past 15 years. To learn more visit his website. |
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Event Date:
July 12, 2016 |
Speaker:
Angelica Martin & Farwa Naqvi |
Duration:
50:36 minutes |
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Description:
Angelica Martin & Farwa Naqvi of Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society talk about how their organization works to help patients improve their healthcare experience. They discuss specific case scenarios of how they help look out for patients and how they can help you when it comes to medical information, advocacy and support. To learn more visit their website. |
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Event Date:
June 14, 2016 |
Speaker:
Dr. Richard Baverstock |
Duration:
68:48 minutes |
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Description:
Alberta Bladder Centre urologist Dr. Richard Baverstock gives another talk about the two I's that impact prostate cancer survivors, impotence and incontinence. He discusses post-prostate cancer therapies and more specifically the surgical options available to you for both erectile dysfunction and incontinence, complete with photos and demonstrations of the actual products and implementations. With a good dose of humor, Dr. Baverstock is able to show all the options available to men in a fun an engaging manner. |
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Event Date:
May 10, 2016 |
Speaker:
David Spence |
Duration:
57:45 minutes |
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Description:
CTV News Calgary Meteorologist David Spence gives a personal account of his journey with prostate cancer. He discusses how he was first diagnosed, how he decided to hide the news, how he chose brachytherapy and the side effects, outcomes and opportunities prostate cancer brought to him with hopefully clear skies ahead! A spirited Q & A session follows. |
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Event Date:
April 13, 2016 |
Speaker:
John D. Lewis, PhD |
Duration:
58:44 minutes |
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Description:
Associate professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta, John D. Lewis, Ph.D. shares the exiting developments in his Alberta Prostate Cancer Research Initiative. From using tiny molecular glue and research with chicken embryos they've been able to make some major strides in prostate cancer research, and this is only just the beginning. He breaks down the science of what they've been doing, and the trials and goals that are yet to come into bringing these developments to the public. |
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Event Date:
March 8, 2016 |
Speaker:
Dr. Siraj Husain |
Duration:
65:57 minutes |
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Description:
Tom Baker Cancer Centre radiation oncologist Dr. Siraj Husain discusses advances and new studies in the growing area of Salvage Brachytherapy. He starts with a quick but informative overview of prostate cancer, its diagnosis and treatments, and then launches into studies with graphic slides that show the groundbreaking work that is being done today in the field. Very informative, and the future looks very bright in the field of prostate cancer treatment. A lively discussion follows, including talk about the whole PSA debate. |
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Event Date:
February 9, 2016 |
Speakers:
Rick Brown, Willem Smink, Bob Dixon & Stewart Campbell |
Duration:
72:08 minutes |
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Description:
Four Prostaid Calgary members who attended the Prostate Cancer Research Institute conference in Los Angeles this past September talk about their takeaways from the event as well as share their own stories in their battles with prostate cancer. |
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Event Date:
January 12, 2016 |
Speaker:
Dr. Reda Alhajj & Gabriela Jurca |
Duration:
40:22 minutes |
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Description:
Computer science researchers at the University of Calgary, Dr. Reda Alhajj and Gabriela Jurca conducted months of study on correlations between various points of data in prostate cancer research. Today they present their data mining findings, and the results are enlightening. There's a lively discussion afterwards, and promise that this is only the beginning, the goal being that with enough data perhaps these researchers can uncover more about what fuels this disease. Please help us make advances in prostate cancer research by completing the survey at http://prostatecancer.alhajj.ca/ |
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Event Date:
November 10, 2015 |
Speaker:
Dr. Jessica Simon, Alexandra Kushliak & Jennifer Zelmer |
Duration:
71:19 minutes |
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Description:
Three women from Alberta Health Services, Dr. Jessica Simon, Alexandra Kushliak and Jennifer Zelmer, bridge the topic of how to plan for the latter stages in your life, what options are available and what you could be doing now to ensure you age comfortably. Helpful tips, websites and an accompanying video help address concepts about Advanced Care Planning and Palliative Care. A lively discussion with PCCN Calgary members follows. |
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Event Date:
October 13, 2015 |
Speaker:
Tarek A. Bismar, MD |
Duration:
58:46 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Bismar, from the Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute, leads a heady discussion on how innovations in examining blood and tissue-based molecular signatures can help predict prostate cancer progression. He talks about the different known molecular markers and their characteristics, prognostic gene signatures and the entire process from getting prostate samples to ultimately finding cDNA outcomes. To look closer at Dr. Bismar's graphs and information, the powerpoint can be downloaded in full here. |
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Event Date:
September 8, 2015 |
Speaker:
Dr. Daniel Heng |
Duration:
61:46 minutes |
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Description:
In a concise, caring and matter-of-fact manner, Dr. Daniel Heng from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre discusses the different kind of treatment options available to those facing Advanced Prostate Cancer. He talks about pills like Abiraterone and Docetaxel and even psychological treatments for prostate cancer, leaving no question unanswered. |
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Event Date:
August 11, 2015 |
Speaker:
Chris Carruthers, PhD |
Duration:
57:23 minutes |
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Description:
Health consultant and sleep expert Chris Carruthers, PhD talks about the 4 Fundamentals to Fight Fatigue, with meditative demos and participation from the audience. She talks about everything from melatonin to positive thinking to getting all the electronics out of the bedroom so you can sleep better. Download the PowerPoint for additional information. |
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Event Date:
June 9, 2015 |
Speaker:
Cheryl Oberg, CLL |
Duration:
63:46 minutes |
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Description:
Certified Laugh Leader and clown Cheryl Oberg gives an enlightening talk about how scientifically laughter can bring about health benefits and even prevent cancer. She shares plenty of funny and touching anecdotes about her life and path towards becoming a clown, and also talks about the science behind laughter-based yoga. At the end of it all she encourages everyone to pick their nose and bring out the smiles in everyone. |
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Event Date:
March 28, 2015 |
Speaker:
Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed |
Duration:
66:02 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed from the Health & Welness Lab at the University of Calgary returns to talk about the importance of fitness in combating all the side effects of cancer and creating longer and more satisfying lives. Her message is to make fitness an every day thing, whether it's parking further away from the store or walking around your office during a break. Dr. Culos-Reed covers the truths, myths and logistics around exercise and cancer survivorship. She supports her stance with facts and videos, and also shares a number of different groups Calgary residents can join to stay active. |
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Event Date:
March 28, 2015 |
Speaker:
John Oliffe, Ph.D. |
Duration:
60:00 minutes |
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Description:
John Oliffe, Ph.D. joins us all the way from the University of British Columbia to talk about a multitude of cancer topics, enriching them with a lot of statistical data and jumping off points for discussion. He talks at length about prostate cancer support groups, the impact of depression, smoking and other factors on cancer survivorship. A lively discussion proceeds the presentation. |
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Event Date:
March 28, 2015 |
Speaker:
George Brookman |
Duration:
18:33 minutes |
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Description:
Prostate Cancer survivor George Brookman give a brief but boisterous account of his experience with the disease, and the lessons and laughs that got him through it. He ends with a poem about his penis that should become a viral sensation! |
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Event Date:
March 28, 2015 |
Speaker:
John D. Lewis, Ph.D. |
Duration:
60:49 minutes |
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Description:
Head of the department of oncology at the University of Alberta, John D. Lewis discusses the exciting new developments in treating and isolating cancer cells. Through fascinating microscopic video he shows how treatments are progressing, and talks in detail about the Alberta Prostate Cancer Research Initiative and the launch of their new website. |
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Event Date:
March 28, 2015 |
Speaker:
Tracy Mann |
Duration:
19:23 minutes |
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Description:
The co-founder of Yoga Passage with degrees in Kinesiology, Commerce and the Arts, Tracy Mann kicks the day off with a little namaste and rejuvenation. The entire symposium gets up and moves to Mann's soothing voice, learning how transferring good energy and thoughts can be an effective way of treating prostate cancer. |
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Event Date:
March 28, 2015 |
Speaker:
Steve Belway & Dr. Eric Hyndman |
Duration:
12:52 minutes |
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Description:
PROSTAID CALGARY President Steve Belway and Dr. Eric Hyndman of the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology introduce the symposium with talk about the PCCN Calgary organization and the services it provides cancer survivors. Both also discuss the essence of "survivorship", setting the stage for all the other talks that transpire throughout a busy and thought-provoking day. |
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Event Date:
May 12, 2015 |
Speaker:
Dave Lunn |
Duration:
23:30 minutes |
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Description:
Incoming PCCN Calgary President, Dave Lunn, gives an overview of prostate cancer - the cause and effects, the treatments, the statistics and the facts about the disease that affects 1 in 8 Canadian men. |
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Event Date:
April 14, 2015 |
Speaker:
Lauren M. Walker, PhD & John W. Robinson, PhD |
Duration:
70:14 minutes |
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Description:
Psychologists from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Lauren M. Walker and John W. Robinson share a talk the context of when Androgen Deprivation Therapy, or ADT, is used for treatment. They also talk about the studies and work they've done on the treatment, the side effects and ways to deal with them. Questions and answers follow. |
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Event Date:
March 10, 2015 |
Speaker:
Reanne Booker, BSc, MN |
Duration:
66:21 minutes |
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Description:
Oncology Nurse Practitioner Reanne Booker talks to the group about how relationships and sexual performance change after prostate cancer, and the things you can do to preserve sexuality as you get older. She discusses the various options available, from penile rings and pumps to pills to who to talk to for support. An inquisitive Q&A follows including call outs to various books that provide even more insight into sexuality with cancer survivors. |
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Event Date:
February 10, 2015 |
Speaker:
Mike Dew, BSc |
Duration:
62:34 minutes |
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Description:
Member of Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed's Health and Wellness Lab at the University of Calgary, Mike Dew speaks about what you can do to stay in shape and prevent a lot of the degenerative side effects of Prostate Cancer by being active. He also describes the new True NTH Lifestyle Management program that's a free service to PC survivors across many countries thanks to funds from Movember. A hrm...active discussion follows! |
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Event Date:
January 13, 2015 |
Speaker:
PCCN Calgary Members |
Duration:
57:46 minutes |
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Description:
PCCN Calgary members Kelly Fedorowich, Bob Dixon (with a reading from his wife Sharell Kopp) and Louis & Josephine Chow all share their takeaways from the Los Angeles conference, as well as more personal stories about their respective journeys with the prostate cancer disease. Funny, personal and proactive, these stories really help demonstrate how the disease effects everyone differently, and how no matter the case couples can still work together to maintain intimacy and an active sex life. |
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Event Date:
November 11, 2014 |
Speaker:
Dr. Dean Ruether, MD |
Duration:
67:41 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Ruether from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre gives an update about new drug and treatment progresses in prostate cancer treatment, as well as detailing the facilities and programs available to patients in the Calgary and Southern Alberta area. The tail end of the presentation features a lively discussion from our member group. |
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Event Date:
October 14, 2014 |
Speaker:
Dr. Ashesh Pabbies, MD |
Duration:
66:23 minutes |
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Description:
Family doctor at the Foothills Medical Clinic, Dr. Ashesh Pabbies, gives a refreshing overview of prostate cancer, from how it affects the body to the symptoms that might be present before your first regular checkup at the doctor. He informs the relationships those with prostate cancer can have with their family doctor as they combat the disease. He also answers a number of member questions in a frank, funny and honest manner. |
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Event Date:
September 30, 2014 |
Speaker:
Stewart Campbell & various |
Duration:
3:36 minutes |
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Description:
A short video news release about advanced prostate cancer. Dr. Paul Rennie of the University of British Columbia will receive $1.5m over the next three years to focus further on advanced PC. Prostate Cancer Canada CEO Rocco Rossi, Dr. Christopher Logothetis and PCCN Calgary's own Stewart Campbell weigh in on the topic. Read more about it here. |
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Event Date:
September 9, 2014 |
Speaker:
Shelley Jane Spaner, MD |
Duration:
55:54 minutes |
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Description:
Shelley Jane Spaner, MD of RCA Diagnostics discusses the current imaging guidelines and protocols for Alberta prostate cancer patients, what state of the art protocols are out there today, and what's on the horizon. She also compares the Alberta imaging landscape to the rest of Canada and beyond, answering questions and providing a clear look into just how they're able to see the prostate through all that matter. |
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Event Date:
August 12, 2014 |
Speaker:
Luanne Whitmarsh, CEO |
Duration:
33:16 minutes |
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Description:
The Kerby Centre, where PCCN Calgary holds all their monthly meetings, is a building and organization with a rich history, and Luanne Whitmarsh, Kerby's acting CEO, discusses the organization's past, present and future. She details all the services that the Kerby Centre offers to aging Calgarians - from fitness and Facebook classes to food and overnight shelter. She also discusses what's next for Kerby as they look to move into a new complex to help even more Calgarians. |
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Event Date:
July 8, 2014 |
Speaker:
Dave Bateman, MPH, RN |
Duration:
58:35 minutes |
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Description:
Registered Nurse Dave Bateman, MPH, of the Prostate Cancer Centre at Rockyview Hospital gives a talk about the various clinics available to cancer survivors in the Calgary area. From Active Surveillance to Androgen Deprivation Therapy, there's a place for everyone. |
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Event Date:
June 10, 2014 |
Speakers:
Wellspring Calgary |
Duration:
41:03 minutes |
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Description:
The executive from Wellspring Calgary talk to our members about the services and benefits of the organization for cancer survivors. Manager of Community Engagement Teresa Schwarz talks first about the Who, What, Where, Why's of Wellspring and Program Manager Anna Carnell then talks about all the different programs and activities available to Wellspring members. A short video presentation about Wellspring Calgary follows, and then member and environmental consultant John Railton closes things off talking about some of his favorite programs at Wellspring and how you can be involved. Find out more at http://wellspringcalgary.ca |
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Event Date:
May 13, 2014 |
Speakers:
Ron Gorham, Stewart Campbell, Steve Belway |
Duration:
30:54 minutes |
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Description:
The three amigos of PCCN Calgary, President Steve Belway, Chairman Ron Gorham and Executive Director Stewart Campbell all discuss the history of Prostaid & Prostate Cancer Canada Network Calgary. Ron talks about the beginnings and the many iterations of the group, Stewart discusses the history of medical treatment and how it has evolved for prostate cancer treatment over those 20 years, and Steve explores the future that's to come for the group and the fight against cancer. |
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Event Date:
April 29, 2014 |
Speakers:
Author Glenda Standeven |
Duration:
49:52 minutes |
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Description:
Chilliwack author and inspirational speaker Glenda Standeven talks about her philosophy of "Choosing to Smile" despite being an amputee due to bone cancer and having a husband, Rick, who is a prostate cancer survivor. She shares many stories about the trials and errors she and her husband went through in order to fight through adversity and find motivating ways to deal with topics including intimacy, impotence and incontinence. She gives a funny and frank account of their journey in hopes of helping others. |
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Event Date:
April 8, 2014 |
Speakers:
Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD |
Duration:
62:17 minutes |
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Description:
Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD, head of the Health & Wellness Lab at the University of Calgary gives a talk on why exercise is important for the rehabilitation and longevity of prostate cancer survivors. She talks about making your day "tougher" with video examples and details some of the health items one can utilize to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A post doctoral fellow at the U of C, Dr. Heather Leach, also details an important study in which men with prostate cancer can participate. |
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Event Date:
February 11, 2014 |
Speakers:
Dr. Michael Speca |
Duration:
70:34 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Michael Speca, clinical psychologist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre talks about dealing with stress and your mental state after you've dealt with prostate cancer treatment. He takes viewers on a meditative demonstration and then fields questions about how to stay focused and achieve mental comfort after cancer. |
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Event Date:
January 14, 2014 |
Speakers:
PCCN Calgary Members & Spouses |
Duration:
73:55 minutes |
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Description:
PCCN Calgary Executive Director Stewart Campbell leads a report about the 2013 Prostate Cancer Research Institute's conference in Los Angeles. Together he, and several fellow attendees, all report their findings and experiences from the conference and the entire journey. Personal anecdotes about each person's history with prostate cancer partially informs the new knowledge they drew from the conference itself in an honest and insightful look into the future of PC. |
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Event Date:
November 12, 2013 |
Speakers:
Drs. Morley Hollenberg & Eric Hyndman |
Duration:
87:13 minutes |
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Description:
University of Calgary doctors Hollenberg and Hyndman discuss their new groundbreaking research project that is being funded by the Prostate Cancer Center and from proceeds generated by Movember. Questions follow. |
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Event Date:
October 7, 2013 |
Speaker:
Vivienne Parry, OBE |
Duration:
2:58 minutes |
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Description:
On Monday, October 7th at the Beth Tzedec Congregation in Calgary, UK writer and broadcaster Vivienne Parry was in attendance to introduce her documentary, The Enemy Within: 50 Years of Fighting Cancer. She answered questions along with Calgary oncologist Dr. Dean Ruether and led a wonderful gathering and event. Watch the video for a summary of the evening. |
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Upload Date:
October 7, 2013 |
Speaker:
Vivienne Parry, OBE |
Duration:
1:09:54 minutes |
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Description:
Vivienne Parry OBE tells the incredible story of our fight against cancer over the last 50 years. Through the eyes of scientists, researchers and patients, we see how far we have come and how far we have to go. Including contributions from Professor Robert Weinberg, Professor Umberto Veronesi, Lord Ara Darzi, Cancer Research UK, David Nathan, Brian Druker and many more. |
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Upload Date:
September 10, 2013 |
Speaker:
David A Hanley, MD |
Duration:
60:10 minutes |
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Description:
University of Calgary professor David Hanley discusses bone health and its relationship with prostate cancer. Using visuals he shows the differences between healthy and unhealthy bones, and also answers questions on exercise, supplements and many other things relating to what he calls "man's greatest creation". |
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Upload Date:
September 4, 2013 |
Speakers:
Prostate Cancer Canada |
Duration:
3:03 minutes |
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Description:
Prostate Cancer Canada released new recommendations for detecting and monitoring prostate cancer. Lowering the age of baseline testing for prostate cancer is the priority, and others are touched on in the video. |
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Upload Date:
December 7, 2011 |
Speakers:
Various |
Duration:
106:23 minutes |
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Description:
This video series was screened for our August 2013 meeting. Men Talking to Men about Prostate Cancer videos were designed to tell men with prostate cancer the things that other men with prostate cancer wished they had known. Contact mchl@wlu.ca for information. |
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Upload Date:
April 25, 2013 |
Speakers:
Dr. Neil Fleshner |
Duration:
53:33 minutes |
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Description:
For our July meeting we played this little video series by Toronto urologic oncologist Dr. Neil Fleshner. In it he discusses a number of topics about prostate cancer including novel developments in castration resistant PC, therapy goals, Abiraterone Acetate drug, inhibitors like MDV3100 and the overall survival benefits of Radium 223 Chloride. Filmed and created by the PCCN Oakville/Mississauga branch. |
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Event Date:
June 15, 2013 |
Speaker:
Dr. William Zhao |
Duration:
72:52 minutes |
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Description:
Traditional Chinese medicine doctor, Dr. William Zhao, talks about the principles and the benefits of acupuncture in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He discusses the various pressure points and what parts of the body they help to stimulate and repair, and how acupuncture can stave off or even protect one from prostate cancer. |
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Upload Date:
May 31, 2013 |
Speaker:
Stewart Campbell & Alwyn Anderson |
Duration:
2:28 minutes |
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Description:
Sunday, June 2 was National Cancer Survivor Day and the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) marked the occasion by launching a campaign to shine a light on the importance of bone health in advanced cancer and encourage other patients and survivors to talk to their physicians about protecting their bones. Cancer survivors from across Canada took part in the campaign by sharing their own stories which were then woven into unique pieces of artwork to reflect each patients journey. For more information, please visit: www.bonehealthincancer.ca. |
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Event Date:
May 14, 2013 |
Speaker:
Chris Carruthers, PhD |
Duration:
66:31 minutes |
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Description:
Health consultant Chris Carruthers breaks down how to control and improve sleeping patterns by citing medical studies, personal experience and many other techniques acquired in her over 35 years of health consulting. She also demonstrates three exercises anyone can do to help find restful sleep. Follow along with the handouts by downloading the digital version. Find out more at her website. |
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Event Date:
April 9, 2013 |
Speakers:
PCCN Calgary's Stewart Campbell, Ron Gorham & Ron Singer |
Duration:
63:59 minutes |
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Description:
PCCN Calgary directors Stewart Campbell, Ron Gorham and Ron Singer each present on the new and developing trends and treatments seen at Los Angeles' Prostate Cancer conference. Each share anecdotes about their own personal journey with the disease, as well as some entertaining tales from their trip to the States. A clip from Eugene Kwon, MD's speech at the conference is also featured. |
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Event Date:
March 12, 2013 |
Speaker:
Dr. Matt Pyatt |
Duration:
92:47 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Matt Pyatt, from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, talks about integrated cancer therapies and how they can support all phases of your prostate cancer journey and stimulate your immune responses - improving energy, stamina, mental health and overall wellness. He covers diet, hormones, improving conventional treatment, advanced naturopathic modalities and things to avoid when recovering from prostate cancer. |
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Event Date:
February 12, 2013 |
Speakers:
BMO Banking's Trent Hamans |
Duration:
61:34 minutes |
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Description:
For this special talk we move from the prostate to the probate -- Trent Hamans from BMO Banking talks about wills and estate planning and the complications that can arise. He outlines proper planning those can take to ensure their estate is in good order before they pass and some special tax considerations as well. Questions and answers flow throughout. |
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Event Date:
January 8, 2013 |
Speakers:
Dr. Richard Baverstock |
Duration:
75:57 minutes |
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Description:
Calgary urologist Dr. Richard Baverstock from the Rockyview Hospital leads a talk on erectile dysfunction and incontinence after prostate cancer. He details the various methods one could undertake before surgery (pills, clamps, etc.) and then demonstrates the current surgical options available for both conditions. It's an informative and very in depth discussion with some laughs along the way, followed by a Q & a session afterwards with our members. |
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Event Date:
November 13, 2012 |
Speakers:
Dr. Dean Ruether |
Duration:
86:02 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Dean Ruether from the Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute comes in to discuss all the recent updates in the prostate cancer field, from treatments and procedures to new prescription medications and the value of PSA testing. |
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Event Date:
October 9, 2012 |
Speakers:
Dr. Eric Hyndman & Tarerk Bismar, MD |
Duration:
51:13 minutes |
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Description:
Prostate Cancer Centre urologist Dr. Eric Hyndman discusses the history and the advances in robotic surgery, from its humble beginnings to the DaVinci robot and beyond. He's later joined by University of Calgary MD Tarek Bismar who explores ERG gene rearrangements and disease progression in relation to prostate cancer. |
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Event Date:
August 14, 2012 |
Speakers:
Dr. Siraj Husain |
Duration:
73:13 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Siraj Husain from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre discusses the history of prostate cancer treatment, from its humble beginnings and the discovery of X-ray all the way up today and the current offerings of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre at present and beyond. He shows a number of statistics in regards to PSA, side effects and treatments, ultimately focusing on radiation therapy. A lengthy and lively discussion with the audience follows. |
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Event Date:
June 12, 2012 |
Speakers:
Jennifer Herzog |
Duration:
36:37 minutes |
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Description:
Certified Feldenkrais practitioner and Yoga teacher Jennifer Herzog introduces the Feldenkrais method to movement and how doing simple, unfamiliar physical exercises can help activate new pathways in the brain and help increase mind and body awareness. To find out more about Feldenkrais or to enroll in Jennifer's sessions, click here. |
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Event Date:
April 10, 2012 |
Speakers:
Keri Adams |
Duration:
57:14 minutes |
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Description:
Nutritionist Keri Adams leads a discussion about eating healthy and how it can help you deal with stress and other variables like prostate cancer. She dishes the truth on processed foods, olive oil, organics, minerals, water and a range of other hot button health topics. A lengthy and engaging Q&A period follows. |
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Event Date:
February 14, 2012 |
Speakers:
Diana Wark & Amy Hampton |
Duration:
82:51 minutes |
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Description:
Diana Wark from Calgary Sexual Health and Amy Hampton from the Tom Baker Cancer Center host a panel about restoring intimacy after being diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer. They talk about realistic expectations, communicating and techniques inside and outside of the bedroom for making couples closer when dealing with these life-changing events. |
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Event Date:
January 10, 2012 |
Speakers:
Dr. Richard Wassersug |
Duration:
82:38 minutes |
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Description:
An insightful and somewhat provocative talk on what couples can do using alternative methods to remain intimate and keep the spark alive in their relationship post-PC. Instead of trying to make your new condition work like your old one, he suggests embracing other methods and to make decisions as a couple. |
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Event Date:
January 10, 2012 |
Speakers:
Dr. Richard Wassersug |
Duration:
62:50 minutes |
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Description:
As a prostate cancer survivor and someone who's had ADT, Wassersug discusses the side effects of the therapy both from a personal and scientific standpoint. He talks about the reduced sex drive and how instead of trying to cope to instead accept the change and thrive in spite of it. |
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Event Date:
December 13, 2011 |
Speakers:
Louise Thompson & Anne Walker |
Duration:
76:57 minutes |
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Description:
Our two special guests discuss two major organizations in Calgary that can help you deal with prostate cancer. Louise, a nurse, talks about the new Prostate Cancer Centre and longtime leader of the Canadian Cancer Society in Calgary talks about the many services and support her group offers. |
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Event Date:
October 11, 2011 |
Speakers:
PCCN Calgary Warriors |
Duration:
96:59 minutes |
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Description:
A recap from PCCN Calgary Warriors members Stewart Campbell and Gary Kingsep of the 2011 Prostate Cancer Research Institute conference touching on the present and future of a number of prostate cancer treatment options. |
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Event Date:
September 16, 2011 |
Speaker:
PCCN Calgary Community |
Duration:
40:14 minutes |
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Description:
On September 13th, Prostate Cancer Canada Network - Calgary got together for a special monthly meeting to honor all its members. Notable award winners include philanthropist W. Brett Wilson and longtime board members Ron Gorham and Bob Shiell. |
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Event Date:
July 31, 2011 |
Speaker:
Dr. Ryan Flannigan |
Duration:
41:29 minutes |
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Description:
University of Calgary graduate Dr. Ryan Flannigan discusses his trip to the inaugural Prostate Cancer symposium in New York. He shares details on the conference and the future of prostate cancer treatment as well as highlights from his trip and the city itself. |
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Event Date:
May 10, 2011 |
Speaker:
Dr. Richard Baverstock |
Duration:
80:22 minutes |
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Description:
Calgary urologist Dr. Richard Baverstock gives a talk on what's new with the treatment of incontinence for both men and women. He discusses prostate treatments and their effects on incontinence and the different alternatives out there in dealing with the dribble. Questions are answered at length afterwards. |
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Event Date:
April 12, 2011 |
Speaker:
Eulalia Fernandez |
Duration:
12:14 minutes |
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Description:
Breast cancer survivor, and thriver, Eulalia Fernandez shares her experience with cancer and how the treatments hampered her physicality and the long and trying road she took to get her stamina and energy back. |
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Event Date:
April 12, 2011 |
Speaker:
Dr. David Smith |
Duration:
23:25 minutes |
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Description:
Faculty of Kinesiology doctor at the University of Calgary, Dr. David Smith, talks about how exercise and determination can take you from merely surviving a bout of cancer to thriving after it. He uses studies, graphs and anecdotal experience to motivate. |
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Event Date:
April 12, 2011 |
Speaker:
Dr. Christine Friedenreich |
Duration:
30:12 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Friedenreich looks at physical activity and how it affects both your likelihood of getting cancer and your ability to recover from it. She compares breast, colon and prostate cancers and shows a number of graphs and statistics to illustrate the benefits of physical activity. She ends with recommendations on what activity you need to be doing to become a thriver. |
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Event Date:
April 12, 2011 |
Speaker:
Lauren Capozzi, BSc |
Duration:
25:19 minutes |
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Description:
University of Calgary Masters student Lauren Capozzi. She talks about the physiological benefits of exercise, and the psychological inhibitors that sometimes stop us from helping ourselves. She also talks about the various "Thrive" exercise programs at the U of C available to the public and to cancer survivors. |
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Event Date:
April 12, 2011 |
Speaker:
Colin Jackson |
Duration:
28:26 minutes |
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Description:
The outgoing and physically active 80 year old Colin Jackson, a longtime PCCN Calgary member, talks about his history with cancer and the many close encounters he's had with death over his seasoned and eccentric life. |
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Event Date:
April 12, 2011 |
Speaker:
Michael Mackenzie, MSc |
Duration:
14:12 minutes |
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Description:
Working on his PhD in Kinesiology over at the University of Calgary, Michael Mackenzie shares his studies on Yoga and how a routine can improve many different aspects of your health. He also puts a call out for their "Therapeutic Yoga for Cancer Survivors" program with contact information. |
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Event Date:
March 8, 2011 |
Speaker:
Dr. Bryan Donnelly |
Duration:
56:07 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Donnelly discusses the new urology institute and how it will benefit Albertans, but also goes on to discuss many other topics in prostate cancer. He spends a large portion discussing the importance of PSA testing and the many complications that come from its use as a PC litmus test. He finishes by answering questions from the floor. |
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Event Date:
February 8, 2011 |
Speaker:
Dr. Dean Ruether |
Duration:
108:11 minutes |
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Description:
In a long and involving presentation, Dr. Ruether tackles a lot of the big recent topics in prostate cancer treatment, discussing new drugs, treatments, surgeries and methodologies that will take us forward in treating this disease. The full house of attendees also asks Ruether a number of practical questions on topics ranging from the Da Vinci Robot all the way to hospital funding. |
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Speaker:
Mack Roach III, MD |
Event Date:
January 11, 2011 |
Duration:
72:52 minutes |
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Description:
At 2010's Prostate Cancer Conference, Roach discusses controversies in the management of locally advanced prostate cancer. He debunks a lot of statistics and raises plenty of questions about the state of prostate cancer treatment today. Introduction and questions afterwards with PCCN Calgary members. |
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Event Date:
January 11, 2011 |
Speaker:
Pam Heard |
Duration:
2:47 minutes |
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Description:
Pam Heard, the new executive director of Calgary's Prostate Cancer Centre, discusses the facility and what it offers to PC survivors, and where they are heading in the future. |
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Event Date:
November 9, 2010 |
Speaker:
Research Panel |
Duration:
73:34 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. John Robinson and his team of Andrea Beck and Lauren Walker present their titilating findings that included survey results from over 60 couples to try and figure out the major issues in ensuring a good sex life after treatment. A helpful graph shows where men and women rank sexually. |
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Event Date:
September 15, 2010 |
Speaker:
Debbie Pinter, RN |
Duration:
34:48 minutes |
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Description:
Pinter explains the basics of incontinence, including types, causes and treatments. Henry Rennick, the inventor of Dribblestop, also discusses his product and journey with incontinence. Questions and testimonials from the audience conclude the evening. |
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Event Date:
August 10, 2010 |
Speaker:
Sheila Garland |
Duration:
57:12 minutes |
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Description:
In charge of the I-CAN SLEEP program at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Sheila Garland gives a rousing and informative presentation on factors that contribute to sleep and steps we can do to make sure we're getting the most from our time in bed!
Click here to download the presentation PDF. |
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Event Date:
July 13, 2010 |
Speaker:
Dr. David Heber |
Duration:
44:21 minutes |
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Description:
PCCN Calgary Warrior Fred McHenry intros this segment from the Prostate Cancer Research Institute Conference from September 2010. Heber's video runs through a large spectrum of dietary tips. Dr. Heber analyzes not only the key foods we eat from fruits to fish fat, but also the evolutionary history of our bodies and how it weighs in on our health. A specific focus on the diet as it applies to prostate cancer is also addressed. |
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Event Date:
June 8, 2010 |
Speaker:
Betty Pearson |
Duration:
46:43 minutes |
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Description:
Healer Betty Pearson discusses a non-pharmaceutical strategy that uses energy and human touch to deal with pain and mental strain. Techniques are taught and demonstrated with questions following. |
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Event Date:
April 13, 2010 |
Speaker:
Dr. John Mulhall |
Duration:
63:17 minutes |
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Description:
A screening from the 2010 Prostate Cancer Conference, where Dr. John Mulhall explores erectile dysfunction and how it affects survivors and their partners. He discusses treatments, statistics, relationships and the role of the doctor in all of this. A final farewell as president from Bob Shiell concludes the meeting. |
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Event Date:
March 2, 2010 |
Speaker:
Dr. Mark Moyad |
Duration:
4:44 minutes |
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Description:
A quick preview of the Beth Tzedec event which saw a number of health organizations as well as guest speaker Dr. Mark Moyad congregate for a talk on the myths and truths about supplements and the 9 steps you can do to ensure a long and healthy life. |
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Event Date:
February 9, 2010 |
Speakers:
Faith Panel |
Duration:
49:21 minutes |
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Description:
Three decorated religious doctors hold a panel to discuss the meaning of spirituality and how spirituality, in whatever form, can help in your recovery from prostate cancer. They emphasize the need for community and for prayer and hope. |
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Event Date:
January 12, 2010 |
Speakers:
Samara Felesky-Hunt |
Duration:
52:01 minutes |
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Description:
Registered Dietitian Samara Felesky-Hunt talks about eating healthy, from picking the right fats to watching your sugar and calcium intake. She also answers a number of questions about organic products, lycopenes and sodium stats. She relates it all back to what kinds of foods can help reduce the risk or recurrence of prostate cancer. |
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Event Date:
December 8, 2009 |
Speakers:
Dr. Jun Kawakami |
Duration:
59:48 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Kawakami talks about how robot aided prostatectomies allow the surgeon greater precision and mobility inside the body and how the short term benefits outweigh other treatment options. He discusses the technology and what bringing it to Calgary will mean for patients in the new year. |
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Event Date:
November 10, 2009 |
Speakers:
Dr. Chris Carruthers |
Duration:
84:25 minutes |
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Description:
Chris Carruthers, PhD, presents a review of evidence that shows that several complementary therapies can help you feel better and more in control of your health after PC. Learn more about the scientific evidence behind humour, massage, acupuncture, visualization, meditation, and several other approaches. Click here for a website listing referenced in the video. |
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Event Date:
October 13, 2009 |
Speakers:
Dr. Dean Ruether and Cheryl Scott, RN |
Duration:
66:00 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Dean Ruether discusses his work with the genital urinary tumor group, and how his work with patients has caused him to spearhead positive change in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer in Calgary. Cheryl Scott also discusses her work in helping realize Dr. Ruether's vision. |
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Event Date:
September 8, 2009 |
Speaker:
Dr. Siraj Husain |
Duration:
58:40 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Siraj Husain starts off with an excellent overview of the prostate and the disease, and then discusses treatment options. He outlines how the treatment methods have evolved over the years, including footage of the new color ultrasound unit. |
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Event Date:
August 11, 2009 |
Speaker:
Nate Lemay |
Duration:
45:41 minutes |
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Description:
Bodyprint.ca fitness expert Nate Lemay discusses activities you can do outside and around the home to work fitness into your everyday life. He talks about turning "working out" into "playtime", where it's not so much a chore but a way to have fun staying fit. He introduces a few useful products and ways your playtime can be modified depending on your condition. |
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Event Date:
April 14, 2009 |
Speaker:
Dr. Larry Ohlhauser |
Duration:
73:49 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Ohlhauser gives a presentation on being The Healthy CEO - taking charge of your life and working towards reaching goals for nutrition, exercise, relationships and overall wellness. He shares a personal recollection of his own recovery with honesty and doctorial insight. |
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Event Date:
March 10, 2009 |
Speaker:
Dr. Robert Buckman |
Duration:
77:48 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Buckman gives a lecture equally thought-provoking as it is funny about the essence of humor and how, at its best, it is a healing way to deal with adversity. Through anecdotes, theory and even a few jokes of his own, Buckman is able to show that any illness, whether it is prostate cancer or beyond, can always benefit from a little humor. |
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Event Date:
February 10, 2009 |
Speaker:
Dr. Richard Baverstock |
Duration:
77:48 minutes |
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Description:
Surgeon Dr. Richard Baverstock compares the bladder before and after prostate surgery, noting the various forms of urinary incontinence, recovery times and techniques, and the surgical options available in fighting that extra dribble. |
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Event Date:
January 13, 2009 |
Speaker:
Dr. Ted Jablonski |
Duration:
74:51 minutes |
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Description:
Family doctor Ted Jablonski weighs in on his expertise on all matters of the penis, dissecting how it works, what to do when it doesn't work the way you want it to, and the treatments available and all their potential side effects. With an emphasis on humor and audience participation, the talk is...uplifting, to say the least! |
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Event Date:
December 9, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. John Oliffe |
Duration:
51:50 minutes |
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Description:
Former nurse and B.C. doctor John Oliffe talks about his research on men with prostate cancer and the lifestyle choices they make after being diagnosed. He talks about ways to monitor your body to ensure you stay healthy before, during and after prostate cancer. |
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Event Date:
November 11, 2008 |
Speaker:
Grace Neustaedter, RN |
Duration:
51:58 minutes |
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Description:
Registered nurse Grace Neustaedter presents her findings on incontinence, including the causes, the variations and what you can do about it. Topics include dietary recommendations and specific teachings of the Kegel exercise method. |
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Event Date:
October 14, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. Tim Watson |
Duration:
79:11 minutes |
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Description:
Foothills Stroke Doctor, Tim Watson, discusses the advancements that have been made in stroke treatment, including what you can do to prevent them, and more importantly, what you can do to spot them and how you can go about increasing your chance of recovery. |
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Event Date:
August 3, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. Stephen Strum |
Duration:
80:29 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Stephen Strum talks about a number of different medical concepts, from philosophy to empowerment and how doctors and patients need to work together for more effective lifestyle choices. |
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Event Date:
August 3, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed |
Duration:
36:39 minutes |
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Description:
University of Calgary doctor, Nicole Culos-Reed, discusses fitness, diet and excercise and the steps one must take to live healthy before and after prostate cancer. |
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Event Date:
August 3, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. Larry Goldenberg |
Duration:
28:21 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Larry Goldenberg talks about how the 21st century will be a century of aging, and how the Men's Health Initiative will help people not only live long, but live healthy. |
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Event Date:
August 3, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. Larry Goldenberg |
Duration:
29:15 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Larry Goldenberg discusses High Intensity Focused Ultrasounds, using hard statistics to determine whether this new method is worthy of all the hype. |
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Event Date:
August 3, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. Larry Goldenberg |
Duration:
23:33 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Larry Goldenberg talks about the methods, treatments and lifestyle changes one can go about to help maintain erections post-surgery, with a number of studies shown for comparison. |
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Event Date:
August 3, 2008 |
Speakers:
Women's Panel |
Duration:
72:02 minutes |
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Description:
Four women whose husbands have dealt with prostate cancer reflect on its impact on their relationship, their sex life, their family and how they handled the various challenges throughout the treatment and recovery stages. |
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Event Date:
August 12, 2008 |
Speaker:
Gary Onysko |
Duration:
55:25 minutes |
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Description:
Retired teacher and prostate cancer survivor, Gary Onysko talks about his experiences with the new High Intensity Frocused Ultrasound treatment. He details his experiences throughout the treatment, as well as the positive and negative aspects of this new method. |
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Event Date:
July 9, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. Glenn Gould |
Duration:
17:03 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Glenn Gould discusses the new Calgary cancer support group, Wellspring Calgary, and how it can be an informative resource for victims of all kinds of cancer. It includes exercises, meetings, and an educational network to help. Questions and answers briefly follow. |
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Event Date:
June 10, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. Virginia Vandall-Walker |
Duration:
61:36 minutes |
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Description:
Dr. Vandall-Walker discusses her findings in a research study with prostate cancer victims, what support methods worked best, what aspects need improvement and the options available to all. Questions and answers follow. |
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Event Date:
April 8, 2008 |
Speaker:
W. Brett Wilson |
Duration:
41:48 minutes |
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Description:
Successful businessman and philanthropist W. Brett Wilson discusses his experiences with prostate cancer with a focus on a positive mental attitude and a take charge methodology. He's frank about his radiation treatment and general insights on treatment of the disease. |
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Event Date:
March 11, 2008 |
Speaker:
Dr. Michael Hobart |
Duration:
50:04 minutes |
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Description:
An overview of minimally invasive surgery is provided before introducing the newest advancement in prostate cancer surgery, The DaVinci Robot. The process is explained in depth, complete with a full video of a surgery in action. Dr. Hobart finishes by answering member questions. |
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