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PCSC

@PCSC_Program

Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program

 Vancouver, British Columbia
pcscprogram.ca/
Joined November 2015
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Have you registered for our CPD conference? This conference is perfect for physicians or allied health providers. More information and registration: eventbrite.ca/e/what-you-nee…
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We have just posted a new employment opportunity: Program Coordinator, @PCSC_Program; details and application instructions for this and other open opportunities at prostatecentre.com/our-resea…
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It's not too late to register for our first #PartnersinProstate meeting. Join us for a partners-only, confidential, non-judgmental discussion with the amazing @glendastandeven. Partners need support too. We're here for you. Register here: ow.ly/GlgC50AXX3i
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Some interesting Prostate Cancer stats in this years 🇨🇦 #CancerStats report: - 1 in 9 🇨🇦men will be Dx (⬇️from 1 in 7 & incidence⬇️9%!) - Most common male cancer in Canada - 99% of PC Dx occur in those aged 50+ - Mortality rates have⬇️3% - Survival: 5-yr net rate 93%, 10-yr 90%
Canadian Cancer Society (@cancersociety) profile pictureCanadian Cancer Society@cancersociety4 Sep 2019
Today, we released the Canadian #CancerStats 2019 report. It shows survival for blood cancers has increased more than any other cancer in 20 years! Cancer survival overall has ⬆️ from 55% to 63% – up 8 percentage points compared to 16-19 for blood cancers. Find out more.

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Looking for tips on managing #stress while living with cancer? Visit our website to watch a brand new video series dedicated to patients and families learning to find their "breath" after a #cancer diagnosis: ow.ly/Hpx550l9rp0
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HealthLink BC's 8-1-1 phone line now offers no-cost, #cancer-specific #exercise services delivered by qualified exercise professionals with cancer-specific training. Learn more at ow.ly/cZgp50l9eAH @TeamPAL
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If you're a prostate cancer patient, we're excited to offer the @PCSC_Program to support you and your family. Learn more about the complimentary education sessions and clinical services available at ow.ly/iXCR50vDs6E No referral necessary!
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Dr. Martin Gleave (@VanProstateCtr) leads our #TerryFoxNewFrontiers #ProstateCancer team, which is one of the world leaders in the discovery of targets and the development of new therapies for castrate-resistant prostate cancer → bit.ly/2YDYfPC
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These scientists have discovered a novel non-coding RNA that may help control the growth and progression of #ProstateCancer: ow.ly/RoEb50vkcqK
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Men living with Prostate Cancer in Canada have more local supportive services and resources available to them than ever before, led by programs like ACE in Alberta, @PCSC_Program in BC, @pmcancercentre in Toronto, & @cancercarens in NS. Tell your loved ones about their options!
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Great advice for trainees by @laboyd47 at the #WHRIsym18. Find ways to protect your time, get multiple mentors, make a plan (and be prepared to throw it out/start again) & do something daily that "pays yourself first".
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It's a snowy day in the lower mainland today, so sign up for It's a Snow Day on March 9th at Mt Seymour. It will be a great day on the slopes followed by a cocktail reception. For more details and registration itsasnowday.ca. We hope to see you out there!
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Study on mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy for couple intimacy and sexual health after prostate cancer #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy #sexeducation #therapy #mindfulness #Vancouver @ProstateCancerC @MovemberCA @VCHResearch @PCSC_Program @VanProstateCtr @BCCancer
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VCH News story on Dr. Martin Gleave, our Executive Director, being named to the Order of Canada: vchnews.ca/news/2018/01/03/d…
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Let's celebrate the wins & highlights of the first week of Movember⚡️ “Our First Week of MOments” Check it out: xitter.gq/i/moments/928302206683…
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Our @PCSC_Program has upcoming education sessions, including all-day sessions: prostatecentre.com/PCSC xitter.gq/TrueNTHLM/status/90265…
TrueNTH LM (@TrueNTHLM) profile pictureTrueNTH LM@TrueNTHLM29 Aug 2017
Prostate cancer survivors in Vancouver, get information on how physical activity & nutrition can help you through @VanProstateCtr!
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Role of Inactivity in Chronic Diseases: Evolutionary Insight and Pathophysiological Mechanisms physrev.physiology.org/conte… @exerciseworks – at Sydney, New South Wales
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Regular brisk walking shown to ⬇ fatigue & improve cognitive function in breast cancer surv (memory + exec function) link.springer.com/article/10…
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We're researching the exercise habits of men with prostate cancer. Enter to win $500. buff.ly/2tbRvrO
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Such an important topic in PCa, especially considering prev research by Kim (2008) shows partner distress impacts health of both ppl. xitter.gq/ChambersInOz/status/87…
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