[Hopespringpcsg] Zytiga compaign on behalf of PCCN

[Lorraine Prus]

Greetings Prostate Group,

Below is a message I have recently received that was sent to all the PCCN network locations. Timing is imperative. If you would like to partake in this campaign I have attached a 2 page PDF for your convenience. I have also ordered several postcards -- if you prefer that method -- it will require you coming in to HopeSpring to pick one up. I will send an email out once I receive them.....



On behalf of Prostate Cancer Canada Network - Toronto (PCCNT), we invite you to reply back to this email if you would like to receive a package of postcards to circulate to your supporters in support of treatment choice. Please send address and number of cards required.

The purpose of this postcard campaign is to ask the Ontario government to publicly fund the medication Zytiga as a treatment choice for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.  We believe that it is important for patients to have access to all available treatments in this province, and with other medications on the horizon, getting access to Zytiga today is a critical first step.

PCCNT has chosen to become involved in this effort because our mission is to support survivors of prostate cancer and this involves supporting access to the best drugs at affordable prices.  Some members of the Toronto Warriors (a group of PCCNT survivors with advanced prostate cancer) are currently using Zytiga and we have firsthand knowledge of the benefits of Zytiga from their experience.  In fact, the Toronto Warriors have totally embraced this Zytiga advocacy initiative.

We hope you will join us in calling on the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to ensure funding for Zytiga by distributing these postcards and encouraging people to send them in.  We appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Lorraine Prus
Director of Programs
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
16 Andrew Street, Suite 2
Kitchener, ON
N2H 5R2

519.742.HOPE (4673) ext.103
F: 519.742.7154

www.hopespring.ca
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