Regular PCSO meeting Thursday, 19 February 2026 – Alisha Oliver, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist at the Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre
Our regular monthly PCSO meeting for February will be at the Ottawa Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft-Jones Centre [MAP] on 19 2026, starting at 5:30 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.
To attend in person-
Please register early by e-mail at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), and please ensure that you include the number of attendees in your party.
- By email, we’ll either confirm your reservation, or advise you that we’ve reached the Centre’s capacity of 24 persons.
Note: Masks are not mandatory but are recommended in the Maplesoft-Jones Centre
To attend virtually by Zoom
- To register, please click on this link. After registering, you’ll receive an email with instructions for joining the meeting.
Our Guest Speaker Alisha Oliver
I’m thrilled to be part of Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre’s team, where I have the privilege of supporting individuals through every stage of their health and healing journey. It’s an honour to work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of women, providing care that meets people where they are and empowers them toward their goals.
After completing my Master of Science in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University, I quickly discovered a deep passion for pelvic floor health. This led me to pursue advanced training through Pelvic Health Solutions, where I completed my full pelvic health certification. I now support individuals of all genders in navigating a range of pelvic floor dysfunctions, including incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, and post-surgical recovery.
Please see Alicia’s complete biography at this link.
| Dates | Format | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 03 March | Social Drop-in *In-Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 19 March | Annual General Meeting & Sharing Session | Maplesoft-Jones Centre – Details TBA |
| 02 April | Social Drop-in *In-Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 16 April | Guest Speaker | Dr. Ian Paterson – Heart Disease and ADT – Details TBA |
| 07 May | Social Drop-in *In-Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 21 May | Sharing Session | Details TBA |
| 04 June | Social Drop-in *In-Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 18 June | Guest Speaker | Dr. Rod Breau - ADT Impact on Prostate Cancer Recurrence |
| 02 July | Social Drop-in *In-Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 06 August | Social Drop-in *In-Person* | Maplesoft-Jones Centre |
| 21 August | Annual PCSO Barbecue | Watch the PCSO website Meetings page for details |
Past Meetings
UPDATE - Please Join Us for a PCSO Virtual-Only Sharing Session Thursday, 15 January 2026
The in-person segment of our 15 January regular monthly meeting has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. You can still join us for this meeting as a virtual-only sharing session, and everyone, including your partner, is welcome to join!
Annual PCSO Christmas Gathering
It’s time once again on Thursday, 18 December 2025 for our ever-popular Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa Christmas Gathering
After another productive year thanks to the wonderful support of both our members and our Board of Directors, the Christmas season will soon be upon us, so let’s celebrate!
Please Join Us for a PCSO Social Get-together Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Please come on out on 03 December 2025 and join us in-person for a relaxed social drop-in at the Maplesoft-Jones Centre. All are welcome – members, newcomers, and partners/caregivers.
Please note that this gathering has been re-scheduled so that we can accommodate more attendees than we originally planned for in the Maplesoft-Jones Centre’s Studio meeting room.
Regular PCSO meeting Thursday, 20 November 2025 – Dr. Anna Wilkinson, Family Doctor, The Ottawa Hospital
Dr. Anna Wilkinson, a family physician at the Ottawa Hospital with a special interest in oncology, has received a $10,000 clinical grant from Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada to research how changes in PSA screening recommendations have impacted prostate cancer outcomes in Canada.
Regular PCSO meeting Thursday, 16 October 2025 – Dr. Michael Ong, Associate Professor, Medical Oncologist, The Ottawa Hospital
Our regular monthly PCSO meeting for October will be at the Ottawa Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft-Jones Centre [MAP] on 16 October 2025, starting at 6:00 pm. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Michael Ong, medical oncologist and associate professor at the Ottawa Hospital.
We also will be welcoming Mr. Larry Trickey to this meeting. Larry successfully underwent immunotherapy for his prostate cancer under Dr. Ong’s care. Click on this link to read the remarkable story of Larry’s immunotherapy journey.
Curling News
3rd Annual PCSO Curl For Hope Bonspiel
For the third year, another very successful PCSO Curl for Hope Bonspiel was held on Saturday, 29 November 2025, this time at the Carleton Place Curling Club. The Bonspiel raised a projected $15,600 for PCSO’s support and awareness activities, including donations towards prostate cancer research. Our congratulations and sincere thanks to PCSO Board of Directors member Hayden Brown for organizing this amazing fundraising event. Read Hayden’s detailed report of the Bonspiel at the Read More link below.
We thank you for your continued support!
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