Active Surveillance

The 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference is a two-day in-person educational event for prostate cancer patients and caregivers. Join other patients and caregivers who will be attending from across the US and internationally. Renowned physicians from different specialties will be covering topics including every topic in prostate cancer. At the end of the conference, Drs. Mark Scholz and Mark Moyad host an extended Q+A session covering topics and questions that have been submitted by attendees.

Created in 2008, the Montreal Chapter experienced difficult years in the beginning. Led by Daniel Séguin the results were unfortunately inconsistent. Daniel was able to persevere and attract dynamic, like-minded people to increase the number of participants and donations to the Montreal organization supporting research against prostate cancer. To date, the Montreal chapter has raised nearly $338,000.00 dollars for the fight against prostate cancer.

Established in 2005, the Golden Horseshoe Motorcycle Ride for Dad has raised over $600,000 dollars for the fight against prostate cancer. The proceeds from our annual events are invested in ground-breaking prostate cancer research and life-saving public awareness campaigns of the disease and the importance of early detection. Our chapter is a grassroots community partner with many local sponsors taking part in our chapter’s success. We are always looking for volunteers and we encourage you to get involved in the fight against prostate cancer!

September is Prostate cancer awareness month. Please join us to meet John to discuss prostate cancer diagnostics, treatments and so much more. In-person at Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre, or virtually.

Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada invites you to an inspiring evening featuring five patients and a partner discussing their firsthand experience with the most common cancer in Canadian men. The tone will be upbeat and a celebration of their resilience through their respective journeys, including experiences with radiation, active surveillance, advanced prostate cancer, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Let this evening serve as a reminder that you don't have to face this journey alone.

Determine if Active Surveillance suits you depending on your particular form of prostate cancer, age and general health, and the criteria used to select men for active surveillance programs from hospital to hospital.

Active surveillance is a way to monitor a slow-growing prostate cancer instead of treating it immediately. The goal is to avoid unnecessary treatments or delay treatment and its possible side effects.

Those with localized prostate cancer with a very low risk of increasing or spreading may be offered active surveillance. This means that your healthcare team watches the cancer closely rather than giving treatment right away.

Learn the difference between watchful waiting and active surveillance. This article explores the pros and cons of each. Watchful waiting is a hands-off approach, meaning it won't require many tests as opposed to active surveillance.

This is an excellent resource for determining if active surveillance is the right option for you. Learn the facts, view your treatment options and weigh the pros and cons. *Published in May 2022

Active surveillance allows your doctor to closely monitor prostate cancer without putting you through aggressive treatment. Through regular testing, doctors look out for cancer growth and symptoms. *Published February 2021