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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi all:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At the monthly PCSG on Tuesday 22 Aug 17, the topic of ending funding for Robotic Prostatectomy was discussed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attached are 2 articles on the subject.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>During the PCSG meeting discussion, Bill suggested that each of us write our MPP to urge that funding continue.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also note that Ontario is the only province not to pay for PSA testing prior to being diagnosed or a direct relative of a person diagnosed with PCa.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Remember, next fall there is a provincial election and candidates are more likely to listen to voters during the lead up to that event.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you come up with particularly pointed wording for YOUR letter/e-mail to your MPP that you would like to share with other members, please send it to me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It will be shared with other members to be used in their communications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In your note to your MPP, mention that you are a member of <b>Prostate Cancer Canada Network Waterloo- Wellington</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Take care,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Glen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BTW – to find your MPP see the oink: http://www.ontla.on.ca/lao/en/members/<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>