What's New
Next PCS Ottawa meeting 20 October 2022
Our next meeting will take place virtually on 20 October 2022. We’ll have a guest speaker, Dr. Scott Morgan from the Ottawa Hospital. His topic will be Advances in External Beam Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer.
Successful PSA Testing Clinic Held at Winchester Hospital September 10
On September 10, our Black Walnut Support Group in Winchester held a very successful Prostate Cancer Awareness Event at The Winchester District Memorial Hospital. Our event featured a free PSA test for all participating men. By day’s end, we tested 123 men who will receive a letter with their results, and those with a high PSA reading will be advised to see their family doctor.
Tentative PCS Ottawa meeting schedule 2022 – 2023
Here’s the PCS Ottawa meeting schedule for now through to our annual BBQ event in Jun 2023. Some of these meetings will be completely virtual, such as on 20 October with Dr. Scott Morgan. Other meetings will be ‘hybrid’ – both virtual and in-person. Please check for updates on our website and by email notifications before each meeting.
Cancer Coaching Provided Again in Ottawa
Several months ago, the Cancer Coaching program cancer for patients and caregivers at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation ended. Now it’s being offered again by NexJ Connected Wellness here in Ottawa.
Prostate Cancer Support Canada Newsletter August 2022
Check out the Prostate Cancer Support Canada Your Monthly Debrief for the latest in national-level news, webinars, meetings and events for July 2022. Check the Debrief on how to register for the 2022 Prostate Cancer Virtual Conference & Expo 17-18 September 2022.
Year-end 2021
The Walnut is the official newsletter for PCS Ottawa, currently published approximately four times a year.
We’ve suspended publication of our Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa newsletter, the Walnut, and currently are seeking a volunteer to edit and produce this popular circular. Please express your interest and/or questions by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
We thank you for your continued support!
