Read some of our members’ stories about living with prostate cancer.
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Our Stories
PCSO Member and Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Survivor Richard Pell - A Podcast from the Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP)
We present here in podcast form the truly remarkable story of PCSO member Richard Pell, a stage 4 prostate cancer survivor who whole-heartedly embraced Dalhousie University’s Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Program while on his cancer journey. After facing his terrifying diagnosis, exhausting treatment and rehabilitation, PC-PEP empowered Richard to find the steadying power of faith and gratitude, community, friendship, being good to himself every day, self-advocacy, and especially, rediscovering joy.
PCS Ottawa Reps Interviewed for Their Personal Prostate Cancer Stories by Healthing Canada
PCSO Board Chair Al Carl and Peer Support Team Lead Terry Day recently discussed their personal prostate cancer stories with Angelica Bottaro for an article that appeared in the online magazine Healthing Canada. See the article by clicking on the Read More button below.
Salvestrols™ and Cancer – Jack E. Fisher PhD
This is a personal account of my recent test using Salvestrols™ against cancer; in particular, against prostate cancer, although there is evidence for its effectiveness against many, if not all cancers.
Assume the Position - one guy’s journey through prostate cancer
Richard Bercuson opens the door to his innermost thoughts and feelings, passing on the wisdom he acquired to ease the prostate cancer journey for other men. With wit and understanding, he helps readers understand the disease and raises awareness of men’s health. The reader is left with a unique perspective on prostate cancer.
My Prostate Cancer Journey - David Cook
Every man’s journey with prostate cancer is different. Some men may encounter major challenges while others encounter only minor problems. This is my personal prostate cancer journey.
How (not) to pass out from a biopsy
My GP was a progressive doctor who followed the book in checking me out for prostate cancer. This was back in the last century, 1998 to be exact, when I was 72. For the previous few years he had my PSA checked periodically, allowing for age, and when it hit about 10, he recommended a biopsy.
My ongoing struggle
I was diagnosed in early 1997 at age 60. I had little knowledge about prostate cancer and my GP never spoke about the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test. As my prostate grew substantially, he finally referred me to a urologist, which is how I met Dr. Chris Morash.
In The Shadow of the Disease
Life was great! No warning, no symptoms to alert us that all was not normal and peaceful.
Member stories on Video
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Help promote prostate cancer awareness
Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa provides speakers, professionally designed display units and accompanying literature for use at health fairs, sporting events, in shopping malls…any place people gather.
Contact us for more information on hosting an awareness event!