Surgery
2024 In-Person Prostate Cancer Patient & Caregiver Conference
September 7 - 8, 2024 Visit Site
Prostate Cancer Research Institute
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.
Montreal Ride for Dad Group Ride
September 14, 2024 Visit Site
Ride for Dad
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.
Golden Horseshoe Ride For Dad Group Ride
September 15, 2024 Visit Site
Ride for Dad
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!
Lecture: Discussion about Prostate Cancers – Hybrid
September 19, 2024 Visit Site
Hope & Cope
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.
“The Prostate Cancer Experience: Six Stories” – A Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Patient Forum
September 23, 2024 Visit Site
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada
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.
Physical changes to expect after prostate cancer surgery
True North
Physical changes after radical prostatectomy: The first step to adapting and healing is knowing what can occur and what changes to expect after prostate cancer surgery.
Buying incontinence products after radical prostatectomy surgery
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
Most people have some stress incontinence after the catheter is taken out. Stress incontinence includes dribbling or leaking of urine and can last a few weeks to a few months.
How to care for an indwelling Foley Catheter
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
It’s a good idea to tape the catheter to your thigh with non-allergenic tape. Remember to leave a little slack in the catheter so it doesn’t pull when you stand up or walk.
How to make normal saline at home
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
For patients who need to irrigate at home (after bladder
surgery). Irrigating prevents mucous from clogging the catheter tube and building up in your new bladder.
Your prostate surgery
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
Reading this booklet can help you prepare for your surgery, hospital stay
and recovery at home. Radical prostatectomy is a surgery done to treat prostate cancer. A surgeon
removes the prostate and the seminal vesicles running through the prostate
gland.
Surgery for Prostate Cancer
Canadian Cancer Society
An overview of the different types of surgery used to treat prostate cancer. This includes different techniques for radical prostatectomy (surgery to remove the prostate) and other surgeries like cryosurgery and Pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND)
Purchasing protective guards (incontinence pads) for men
Healthwick
Purchase incontinence pads using this website.
Radical Prostatectomy Care Guide: A checklist of what to expect
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
This brochure provides information on what to expect from this type of treatment as well as how to prepare for a radical prostatectomy surgery for prostate cancer.
Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
A TURP is relatively non-invasive. In this operation, surgeons cut away the extra prostate tissue. Using this link you can download a complete guide to this surgery
Radical Prostatectomy
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Removing the entire prostate gland through surgery, known as a radical prostatectomy, is a common option for men whose cancer has not spread. For men with advanced or recurrent disease, other surgical procedures may be chosen, such as removal of lymph nodes, which are initial landing spots for the spread of prostate cancer.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) after prostate cancer surgery
True North
Erectile dysfunction is a widespread side effect of prostate cancer surgery. Learn why it happens most commonly after surgery.