[Hopespringpcsg] FW: Strength in openness

Tue Mar 31 14:49:19 EDT 2015

Hi all:

Interesting article that kind of explains why we are members of a Prostate Support Group.

Thx.

Glen

From: Prostate Cancer Canada [mailto:pccmail=prostatecancer.ca at mail216.atl121.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of Prostate Cancer Canada
Sent: March 31, 2015 12:11 PM

Subject: Strength in openness

March: Jyotish Dhebar's story 

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Jyotish Dhebar: strength in openness 

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Jyotish Dhebar isn’t afraid to talk about his own health. Faced with his own impending death from advanced stage prostate cancer, Jyotish has taken every opportunity to fearlessly open up about his journey, the effect it has had on those close to him, and the importance of support networks. 

Jyotish’s prostate cancer journey began on a vacation to the United States when he started having to use the washroom far more frequently than normal. Upon his return, he had a PSA test that revealed extremely high PSA levels. With his kidneys faltering, a “pretty big tumor” was discovered and he was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. 

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Get your questions answered

Talk to an information specialist today

Are you or a loved one facing a recent prostate cancer diagnosis? Looking for information? Wondering what support programs and resources are available to you? Prostate Cancer Information Service (PCIS) can help.

The Prostate Cancer Information Service (PCIS) is a free helpline with information specialists on the line who will provide support and answer your prostate cancer questions through phone or email.

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New research apprentice at the Prostate Cancer Centre

Funding part of a $180,000 commitment from the Building Trades of Alberta

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On March 19, Prostate Cancer Canada and the Building Trades of Alberta announced new funding that will support groundbreaking research into the prognosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The funding is described as an “apprenticeship” – a unique opportunity for a talented young researcher to work on leading-edge research with the best equipment and alongside the brightest minds.

Successful apprentice, Samar Hegazy, will work with Dr. Tarek Bismar's lab at the Prostate Cancer Centre and the University of Calgary as a postdoctoral clinical research fellow. Dr. Bismar’s team is working to identify biomarkers to differentiate slow-growing versus aggressive prostate cancers. The team is building a tissue bank of 250 prostate cancers to test those biomarkers and believe that the results of this work will better predict the potential spread of prostate cancers and in turn, better predict patient outcomes.  

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Taking prostate cancer awareness to the world

PCC Ambassadors Team Canada head to the World Men's Curling Championships

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After facing some tough battles in the Brier, Team Canada pulled off incredible performances capped off by their heart-stopping victory in the finals.

This victory has led to them representing Canada at the Ford World Men's Curling Championship in Halifax, taking place this week.  Please join us in cheering them on!

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Shoots, sprouts and leaves

Healthy Living 

Remember when alfalfa sprouts were the stuff of hippies and all the rage? Talk to Roy and Ginny Stewart Love of Roy’L Acres Farm in Grey Highlands, Ontario and they will tell you micro greens are the new “sprouts”.

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Pizzaville raises over $5,000 during Pi Day!

Did you know that March 14, 2015 was Pi Day (3.14.15)?  To mark this once-in-a-lifetime occasion,  <http://prostatecancer.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=381dca877e43c44046caa6dd1&id=5f7c6acfad&e=b7e2b89435> Pizzaville stores in southern Ontario donated $3.14 from every online order to Prostate Cancer Canada, and shared prostate cancer facts with their customers to help raise awareness. Over $5,000 was raised thanks to the generosity of Pizzaville and it's customers! 

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Sled Ride of Hope a huge success!

The 10th Annual Do it for Dads Sled Ride of Hope organized by the Prostate Extreme Team saw 55 sledders gather in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Combined with the Rock the Snow Sled Raffle, these two initiatives raised approximately $45,000 for Prostate Cancer Canada! Huge thanks to the Prostate Extreme Team and its founder Steve Hutton, all the participants, donors, and everyone involved.

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Step Up Challenge: thank you, Calgary!  

Step Up Challenge, presented by Scotiabank, raised $170,000 in Calgary! The funds raised will be supporting the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, a leader for Alberta-wide prevention, research and treatment programs.   <http://prostatecancer.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=381dca877e43c44046caa6dd1&id=ea7772e435&e=b7e2b89435> View the event photo album.

Next up is Step Up Challenge in Toronto on May 31.  <http://prostatecancer.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=381dca877e43c44046caa6dd1&id=a30f62e617&e=b7e2b89435> Register or donate today! 

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PDAC 2015 attendees invited to learn about early detection   

PDAC 2015, organized by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), is one of the largest annual conventions in Toronto featuring over 25,000 attendees.  Thank you to the generous support of Mr. Ron Netolitzky, Prostate Cancer Canada had the opportunity to provide attendees with information on prostate cancer screening.  Our partners from LifeLabs provided on-site PSA testing. 

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Expert Angle Webinar

Dr. Laurence Klotz's webinar
The Changing Face of Localized Prostate Cancer 

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You have the opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Klotz tonight (Tuesday, March 31) at 7:00 p.m. EST at a LIVE Expert Angle webinar. Dr. Klotz will discuss smart screening, active surveillance, effectively managing over diagnosis and how focal therapy fits in the management of prostate cancer.

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Do it for Dads Walk Run

Join us in at one of our 9 locations across Canada this Father's Day, June 21. This fun, family-friendly event raises awareness and funds for the leading cancer affecting Canadian men and the families that love them.

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