Enjoy Ottawa’s premier 80’s new wave tribute band at an Ottawa Hospital Fundraiser and Prostate Cancer Awareness Event
The Underground 80’s new wave tribute band will perform at a dance party on 31 January 2025 at the Overflow Brewing Company, with proceeds and donations going to the Ottawa Hospital. This also will be a prostate cancer awareness event, as one band member currently is undergoing treatment. Click on the Read More button below for further details and to purchase tickets.
Please Join Us for a PCSO Social Get-together Thursday, 6 February 2025
Please come on out and join us in-person for a relaxed social drop-in at St Stephen’s Anglican Church at 930 Watson Street [MAP]. All are welcome – members, newcomers, and partners/caregivers.
In-Person PCSO Social Get-Togethers Starting in January 2025
We’re offering extra monthly PCSO meetings on the first Thursday of January, February, March and April 2025. These will be strictly social, in-person get-togethers at alternating locations, and everyone, including your partner, is welcome to join.
Ottawa Cancer Foundation – Community Cancer Hub Update January 2025
Check out new programs, clinics, classes on fitness, Reiki, diet and much more at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Community Cancer Hub in January 2025.
Recent Ottawa Hospital Research Highlights Need for Early Bone-Strengthening for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients
A recent study by the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute found that too few advanced prostate cancer patients in Ontario are receiving bone-strengthening agents early enough to reduce the risks of pain, weakness and fractures.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Local Area Partner Organizations Light Up In Blue for September
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and several of PCSO’s local partner organizations are ‘Lighting Up In Blue’ to join hundreds of other locations across Canada to increase awareness of the importance of early detection of this highly treatable disease. Click Read More below to see our gallery of some great photos.
The Great Big C Team to Compete Again in Carleton Place Dragon Boat Festival
With one more practice to go this Thursday evening, 5 September, at the Rideau Canoe Club, the Great Big C dragon boat team will be all set to compete in the Carleton Place Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Winchester District Memorial Hospital Prostate Cancer Awareness Clinic Saturday, 14 September 2024
FREE PSA Testing! If you are a man over 40, save Saturday, Sept. 14th for a FREE PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) blood test.
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada Monthly Debrief August 2024
Check out the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada Monthly Debrief for the latest in national-level news, webinars, meetings and events for August 2024.
City of Ottawa Proclamation – Prostate Cancer Awareness Month September 2024
Ottawa City Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has signed into effect an official Proclamation of September 2024 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
‘Light Up In Blue’ for September 2024 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. You can check out Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada’s ‘LIGHT UP IN BLUE’ webpage to order a free blue light bulb, see the locations and landmarks across Canada that will be ‘Lighting up in Blue’ for September, enter a photo contest and more. Take advantage of this opportunity to focus on increasing awareness of this highly treatable disease affecting Canadian men and their families.
PCS Ottawa Donates $10,000 to Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation
On July 16, 2024, the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation accepted a donation of $10,000 from Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa.
The Great Big C Team to Compete Again in Carleton Place Dragon Boat Festival
Once again, the Great Big C dragon boat team is recruiting volunteers, this time to compete in the Carleton Place Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
14th Annual Portuguese Week Golf Tournament
PCSO Board members attended Elcro’s 14th annual Portuguese Week Golf Tournament to express thanks for their support.
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada Monthly Debrief July 2024
Check out the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada Monthly Debrief for the latest in national-level news, webinars, meetings and events for July 2024.
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