Who we are.

The Prostate Cancer Canada Network - Newmarket Support Group is a volunteer organization consisting of prostate cancer patients, partners, survivors and caregivers. The Group is a member of the Prostate Cancer Canada Network, and is assisted by the Canadian Cancer Society - Holland River Unit.

We also serve Holland Landing, Keswick, Bradford, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Schomberg, Sutton, Bond Head and the surrounding areas.

What we do.

We are a Newmarket-based support group that provides understanding, hope and information to prostate cancer patients and their families.

Meetings
We meet on the 3rd Thursday evening of each month (September - June) from 6:30-9:00 PM (meeting starts at 7 PM) at the Newmarket Seniors' Centre (map below).

Guests are always welcome.

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Events/Meetings

Thank you to our sponsors

Astellas Pharma Inc.   York OldTimers Hockey  

Important Links

Nutrition

• Eating Guidelines for Cancer Prevention - Meat Nitrates and Barbequing
• Eating Guidelines for Cancer Prevention - Plant-based Diet
• Eating Guidelines for Cancer Prevention - Prostate Cancer
• Eating Guidelines for Cancer Survivors

Always Interesting

• Kelowna Prostate Newsletter
• PCCN Markham Website and Newsletter

Other links

• Medical Cannabis and Cancer
• Castrate resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) survey
• Article about PSA controversy
• TrueNth Program Flyer
• TrueNth Program Power Point
• Website Project from Prostate Cancer Foundation BC

Older links

• Prostate Cancer Canada Network - helping individuals and their families understand and cope with prostate cancer
• Prostate Cancer Canada - national organization dedicated to the elimination of the disease
• The Prostate Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital
• Expert Angle: Webinars From Prostate Cancer Canada
• Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network - Treatment Options:
• Healing Well - Community Information and Resouces for Diseases, Disorders and Chronic Illness
• Canadian Men's Clinic - Professional medical doctors focusing specifically on men's health
• The Canadian Continence Foundation was formed to address the needs of consumers experiencing urinary incontinence.
• PCCN Toronto
• His Prostate Cancer - This website aims to help spouses and partners of men with prostate cancer by providing practical tips you might not find on traditional sites.
• NBC New article about use of SmartphoneWant to learn the latest about your health and the use of a Smartphone? Listen to this incredible update on how we can be healthier, safer and at a lower cost.
• Traditional vs Laproscopic vs Robotic- Assisted Surgery (link courtesy of pccntoronto, 45 minute high-def video)
• Video about prostate cancer and bracytherapy  Tom Baker Cancer Centre radiation oncologist Dr. Siraj Husain discusses advances and new studies in the growing area of Salvage Brachytherapy. He starts with a quick but informative overview of prostate cancer, its diagnosis and treatments, and then launches into studies with graphic slides that show the groundbreaking work that is being done today in the field. Very informative, and the future looks very bright in the field of prostate cancer treatment. A lively discussion follows, including talk about the whole PSA debate.

Newsletter Updates

For the latest news and information from the Prostate Cancer Canada Network -Newmarket Support Group please check out our Newsletters.

Current Newsletter (pdf downloads)

PCCN Newmarket Speakers' Notes and Past Newsletters
 

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Prostate Cancer Canada Network - Newmarket Support Group

Newmarket, Ontario
email: info@newmarketprostatecancer.com
Phone: 905-235-7021

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