What's New
14 October
Regular PCSO meeting Thursday, 15 October 2026 – Alisha Oliver, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist at the Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre
Our regular monthly PCSO meeting for October will be at the Ottawa Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft-Jones Centre [MAP] on 15 October 2026, starting at 6:00 pm. Our guest speaker will be Alisha Oliver, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist at the Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre. Her topic will be Pelvic Floor Recovery during/after Prostate Cancer Treatment.
Please come on out and join us in-person on Thursday, 5 November for a relaxed social drop-in at the Maplesoft-Jones Centre.
Please come on out and join us in-person on Thursday, 5 November for a relaxed social drop-in at the Maplesoft-Jones Centre. All are welcome – members, newcomers, and partners/caregivers.
This extra monthly PCSO meeting will start at 6:00 pm on 5 November 2026, in the Great Room at the Maplesoft-Jones Centre, 1500 Alta Vista Drive [MAP]. It’s an in-person only event, with coffee and light refreshments available.
To help us with planning, please let us know by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you’ll be attending, and be sure to include how many persons will be in your party.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Interview with PCSO Board Chair Al Carl
The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation recently interviewed PCS Ottawa Board Chair Al Carl. Click the link below for the write-up of Al’s personal story – coming through the unwelcome news of a prostate cancer diagnosis, then treatment and working through its aftermath, then on to an active life leading prostate cancer support groups across Canada and supporting men and their families in the Ottawa area.
2026 Prostate Cancer Curl for Hope Curling Bonspiel, Saturday,14 November
The Carleton Heights Curling Club will be hosting its 4th Annual Prostate Cancer Curl for Hope Bonspiel on Saturday, 14 November. We continue to be deeply grateful to CHCC for holding this important annual fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa.
SEPTEMBER 2026 - PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa announces here a full slate of activities and events, a proclamation, online seminars, the annual PSA clinic at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital, and more to mark September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Specialty News Sections
Check out our specialty PCSO news sections on this website. We cover all the latest happenings of our PCSO-sponsored Dragon Boat Teams Great Big C and We Beat U, the annual Prostate Cancer for Hope Curling Bonspiel, and also, a collection of interesting prostate cancer-related news, articles and reports. If you have anything you’d like us to add to these sections, please submit them to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and include relevant source/reference information as appropriate
PCSO Awareness Presentations
We offer organizations in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, and the Outaouais the opportunity to learn how Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa helps men and their families affected by prostate cancer.
Although prostate cancer is highly treatable when detected early, it remains the second leading cause of cancer death among Canadian men. In 2025, an estimated 30,400 men in Canada were diagnosed with prostate cancer, including more than 1,400 men in the regions served by PCS Ottawa.
Our Awareness Team is available to present to interested organizations. We provide a brief presentation followed by discussion and questions on prostate cancer, including diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, rehabilitation, and the services offered by Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa. Presentations are available in English or French.
To book a presentation, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 613‑828‑0762 with your preferred date(s) and requirements.
To see the current calendar of PCSO presentations, click this link Read More
We thank you for your continued support!
