November 12th, Dr. Junaid Yousuf, a Radiation Oncologist at Windsor Regional Hospital, presented to our group. His focus was radiation options for treating prostate cancer, with an emphasis on Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), which was recently initiated at Windsor regional Hospital.
Fall is here and our program planning is doing very well; so, things are looking good. The following is a quick summary of some relevant information and a link to the latest National Group’s monthly newsletter.
UPCOMING/CURRENT EVENTS
Tuesday 12 November Meeting – Dr. Junaid Yousuf (Windsor Radiation Oncologist)
Dr. Junaid Yousuf will be presenting. His focus will be radiation options for treating prostate cancer with an emphasis on Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), which was recently initiated at Windsor regional Hospital. Again, special thank-you to Dr. Sorensen for arranging.
Dr. Yousuf is a Radiation Oncologist at the Windsor Regional Hospital where he leads a busy clinical practice across a number of disease sites including GU, breast, GI, thoracic, cutaneous and hematologic malignancies.
He is an award winning medical educator and is actively engaged in training the next generation of physicians and allied health care professionals. Dr. Yousuf is a sought after and dynamic speaker on various topics within Oncology. He is a spirited leader and seasoned mentor who takes a keen interest in topics related to physician wellness and clinician burnout.
Dr. Yousuf is a graduate from the University of Ottawa with his MD, and completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at Queen’s University. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Western University and Adjunct Professor at the University of Windsor.
As always, this meeting starts at 7pm at the Hospice (Empress St.). For those who would like to attend remotely, please access via ZOOM.
For Zoom—click the following Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6953623178
Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation Grown On Campaign – Through the month of November, we are helping out with the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation Grown-On Campaign that is raising funds for the new DaVinci Surgical Robot at Windsor Regional Hospital.
The DaVinci Surgical Robot has been a key factor in the treatment and survival of several of our members and this campaign will directly benefit local prostate cancer patients going forward. The WCCF also provides direct support to our group by helping us defray some of our operating costs. We strongly encourage our members to support the Grow On Campaign by joining our PCSWE Grow On Team, and/or donating what you can at this link:
https://fnd.us/a2SK0d?ref=sh_cDiXx1
RECENT EVENTS
Tuesday 8 October Meeting – Dr. Chris Langley (Chatham-Kent Urologist) – October’s monthly Hybrid-ZOOM meeting was excellent. Dr. Chris Langley (Chatham Urologist) presented to the group on the Contemporary Surgical Management of Prostate Cancer. The Sarnia/Wallaceburg, London, and Burlington groups also joined in. We would like to thank Dr. Sorensen for arranging this speaker.
FUTURE EVENTS
Tues 17 Dec 24 (NOT 10 December) Xmas Dinner – We have decided to have an Xmas dinner at 5pm coincident with the Legion 594 bi-weekly all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner. This has previously proven to be an excellent event. We will provide more details in next month’s communique.
January 2025 – We do NOT meet in January.
Tues 11 Feb 25 Meeting – Dr. Fernanda Berto (Chatham-Kent Urologist) will speak about complications following radical prostatectomy/radiation therapy and the treatment including urine and continence and all dysfunction and structure. And once again, special thanx to Dr. Sorensen arranging.
Tues 11 Mar 25 Meeting – Dr. Ryan McLarty (Windsor Urologist) – Ryan McLarty will be giving an update on Robotic Prostatectomy. And once again, special thanx to Dr. Sorensen arranging.
OTHER NEWS
Facebook Group – Olav is currently developing a Facebook Group for Prostate Cancer Support Windsor/Essex. If you are a Facebook afficionado, please search for our Group. Prostate Cancer Support Windsor/Essex
If you have any suggested changes or ideas for what you would like to see on a Facebook Group, please let us know.
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) National Conference – PCFC hosted a national conference on Saturday 26 October. The following summarizes the main points of discussion:
- PCFC Plans for 2025 (and beyond) by the new Executive Director (Dr. Abby Collier). The appointment of Dr. Abby C. Collier as the new Executive Director. She joins PCFC from the University of British Columbia where she has been a member of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences since 2013;
- National Programs and How they Complement the work of Prostate Cancer Groups;
- “First Aid” Kit Developed by The National Support Group Council; and
- Open Forum.
Please remember that Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (www.prostatecanada.ca), does an amazing job and provides significant valuable support to our group and support groups across the country. We encourage you to visit their web-site; it is a mint of information and help that directly helps individuals. The following is a link to their latest monthly newsletter:
Your Monthly Debrief for October 2024 (mailchi.mp)
The following summarizes some of the more significant subjects:
Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC) Program:
The PCSC Program is a comprehensive survivorship program developed in 2013 at the Vancouver Prostate Centre for men with prostate cancer, their partners, and families from the time of initial diagnosis onwards. Men can self-refer to this program or be referred by their doctor.
The PCSC Program is a clinical, educational, and research-based approach to care, addressing the challenges of decision-making and coping along the entire disease trajectory to serve both the patient and their partner’s physical and psychological needs.
The PCSC Program currently includes eight modules which men can take part in with more modules in development. These modules include group educational sessions and clinical services in the following areas:
- Primary Treatment Options;
- Sexual Health;
- Exercise;
- Nutrition;
- Androgen Deprivation Therapy;
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Bladder and Bowel Concerns;
- Counselling Services; and
- Metastatic Disease Management.
University of British Columbia Bone Metastases and Exercise Hub
The Bone Metastases and Exercise Hub provides access to resources on exercise recommendations for people with bone metastases. These resources created by the Bone Metastases and Exercise Knowledge Mobilization Team are intended to work together to inform and support patients, exercise professionals and health care professionals.
Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials in Canada
National Support Group Meetings including:
National Active Surveillance Support Group Meeting
National GBTQ Support Group Meeting
National Partners in Prostate Support Group Meeting
National Advanced Prostate Support Group Meeting
