Living with prostate cancer? We are here for you.
Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa (PCSO) is a local volunteer organization of prostate cancer survivors and supporters.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men, with one in eight men being diagnosed in their lifetime.
And that’s precisely why we exist.
At PCS Ottawa, we understand the many and complex needs of men and their family members throughout the prostate cancer journey.
As a result, we are here to:
- Help men recently diagnosed with prostate cancer,
- Provide support to men and their families who continue to live with prostate cancer, and
- Promote awareness of this disease and the associated issues.
We offer support to anyone in need of our services in the many communities of Eastern Ontario and l’Outaouais and their environs, including:
Ottawa, Kanata, Deep River, Pembroke, Renfrew, Arnprior, Carleton Place, Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville, Prescott, Kemptville, Winchester, Perth, Smiths Falls, Merrickville, Cornwall, Russell, Embrun, Hawkesbury, Rockland, Gatineau and Shawville.
Supporting you, every step of your prostate cancer journey
After a prostate cancer diagnosis, patients and their families must make a number of decisions about treatment.
But many people don’t know where to start—or even what questions to ask.
Meanwhile, these decisions are often complicated by feelings of anxiety, unfamiliar medical terminology, statistics, and a sense of urgency.
PCSO Disclaimer
The Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa (PCSO) website and its members strictly provide news and awareness information about prostate cancer. Neither the website nor the group members provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Any news, content, or information from the website, group meetings, member peer support discussions, public awareness briefings, brochures, or otherwise is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any views expressed about specific medicinal products or medical procedures in such news, content or information do not necessarily reflect the views of PCSO or its members. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of news, content, or information received either from the website, group meetings, member peer support discussions, public awareness briefings, brochures, or otherwise.
Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa is a proud affiliate.
of Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada
Monthly Social Drop-Ins
Please come on out and join us in person for relaxed social drop-ins at the Maplesoft-Jones Centre. All are welcome – members, newcomers, and partners/caregivers.
These new monthly PCSO meetings will start at 6:00 pm in the Great Room of the Maplesoft-Jones Centre, 1500 Alta Vista Drive [MAP], every first Thursday of the month except July and August. These are in-person only events, with coffee and light refreshments available. Check our Meetings page for details.
We hope to see you there!
Regular PCS Ottawa Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, we hold Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa’s regular monthly meetings at the Maplesoft-Jones Cancer Survivorship Centre [Map] on the third Thursday of each month. We don’t hold meetings in the months of July and August, except for our ever-popular annual BBQ on the third Thursday of August.
We offer most of our meetings in hybrid format, allowing you to attend either in person or virtually. Watch our Meetings and Events website page or your e-mail inbox for meeting locations and specific registration instructions.
We normally start our meetings with a social gathering at 5:30 pm, followed at 6:00 pm with brief business announcements, followed by either a guest speaker or a sharing session.
We thank you for your continued support!
Volunteer
Get involved with PCS Ottawa.
Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa is 100% volunteer-run.