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University of Toronto Study Opportunity for Prostate Cancer Survivors
The Exercise Oncology Lab (PI: Dr. Linda Trinh) at the University of Toronto has an exciting study opportunity for prostate cancer survivors. The study is testing a distance-based program to help prostate cancer survivors sit less and move more. The study is all done in the comfort of their own homes and no study visits are required.
We are looking for prostate cancer survivors across Canada to participate in this study. We are wondering if the Windsor/Essex Prostate Cancer Support group would be willing to help spread the word about this study opportunity with its membership through email, social media, posting flyers, etc.?
I have attached the consent form, recruitment flyer, and a link to the recruitment video for more information about the study. If you are able to help, we would be happy to provide e-mail templates about the study for you to advertise this research.
Recruitment video: https://www.powtoon.com/s/bIT5QNU61YS/1/m/s
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our research team at the Exercise Oncology Lab at 416-946-5856 or at exercise.oncology@utoronto.ca.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Lamisa
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Lamisa Syed
Research Assistant
Exercise Oncology Lab
News & Events from Prostate Cancer Support Canada
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