Contact us anytime in your prostate cancer journey.
Peer Support - To reach someone as soon as possible:
We are here to help. So please reach out anytime.
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Telephone: 613-828-0762
Meet your PCSO Peer Support Team Members
- Terry Day (Lead)
- Michel Paré
- Doug Nugent
- Chuck Graham
- Doug Paget
- Linda Day
- Hayden Brown
- Ken Alcock
- Larry Peckford
In addition to having a team member to support partners/caregivers, the prostate cancer experience profiles of our team include -
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Age at diagnosis: |
Late 40s to early 70s |
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Treatments: |
Prostatectomy (surgery), radiation (external beam, brachytherapy, salvage), androgen deprivation therapy (including second generation ADT drugs) |
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Cancer status: |
Stable (remission lasting 3 to 10+ years) up to advanced |
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Diagnostic methods: |
Multi-parametric MRI, PSMA PET scan |
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Additional treatments: |
Pelvic floor strengthening, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy |
Please note: Our team members also can connect you to the broader range of prostate cancer experiences of our PCSO membership, including active surveillance, measures for erectile dysfunction, incontinence and more.
For General Inquiries
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Telephone: 613-828-0762
Mailing address:
Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa
P.O. Box 23122
Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 4E2
Regular PCS Ottawa Meetings
Unless otherwise stated, Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa’s regular meetings take place at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 930 Watson Street, Ottawa [Map] on the third Thursday of each month except for July and August. There is ample parking at the back of the church.
Our meetings start with a social gathering at 6:30 pm, followed at 7:00 pm with brief business announcements, followed by either a guest speaker or a sharing session.
As most of our meetings are offered in a hybrid format, you also may attend virtually, so watch our website page Meetings and Events or your e-mail inbox for specific joining instructions.
2023 Wrap-up
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