PROSTAID Calgary - an organization dedicated to supporting prostate cancer survivors and those who have been recently diagnosed - invites new members to join its monthly general meeting.
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The gatherings provide a space for members to share their experiences of prostate cancer, discuss the physical and emotional toll that the condition takes on individuals, and create an open forum to share information and resources relating to managing symptoms and accessing testing services. The meetings can be attended in person at the CKE Community Centre in Calgary or online.
More details can be found at https://prostaid.org/meetings/
The meetings raise awareness of services that are available in the community - from mobile PSA testing via the Prostate Cancer Centre's Man and Van program to Androgen Deprivation Therapy programs which address the issue of testosterone helping prostate cancer cells to proliferate. While PROSTAID Calgary exists to provide support relating to chronic medical problems, the organization underlines the fact that none of this is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
According to data shared by the Journal of Clinical Oncology, prostate cancer was the most prevalent malignancy among Canadian males in 2023. Around 76 men in Canada are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day as per the Canadian Cancer Centre. The disease is responsible for approximately 3% of all deaths amongst the male population with the risk of contracting the condition as high as one in eight.
Recent speakers at PROSTAID Calgary's monthly events include Dr. Geoffrey Gotto - a urologic oncologist and a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Oncology at the University of Calgary. Dr. Gotto shared his expertise and recent contributions to clinical trials for advanced prostate cancer. These addresses are informative and encouraging, giving attendees a glimpse of developing treatments and cause for optimism.
May's meeting featured Bear Johal - co-founder and CEO of Osbon Medical - who elaborated on his mission to make vacuum devices available to all Canadian men suffering from penile dysfunction. Prostate issues are commonly accompanied by problems in this area.
The meetings are free to attend and PROSTAID extends its invitation to veterans, wives, friends, and caregivers. The organization is also on the lookout for new board members. Interested parties can reach out to the program director. The events commonly commence at 6.00 pm with a social gathering in the community center lounge, followed by talks and the main general meeting.
The organization's stories of recovery and developing treatments offer hope and encouragement to other men in the same situation.
“I was able to enroll in a study involving a new drug which had just been approved by Health Canada. Since starting Darolutamide in October 2020 my PSA has remained undetectable, “ says Frank, a PROSTAID member. “I am one of the luckier men who has minimal side effects. My spouse attends all my doctor appointments and keeps me on track. I have a supportive family and a well-informed support network of friends whom I met in PROSTAID Calgary.”
For more information, go to https://prostaid.org/meetings/
Contact Info:
Name: Richard Kaechele
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Organization: Prostaid Calgary
Address: 1600 90 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta T2V 5A8, Canada
Phone: +1-403-455-1916
Website: https://prostaid.org/
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