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ABOUT THE
NETWORK
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The Prostate Cancer Canada Network(formerly the Canadian
Prostate CancerNetwork) amalgamated with ProstateCancer Canada in
2009, with a goalof reaching out to a wider audience
of support groups in Canada andproviding enhanced support
resourcesfor men (and their families) diagnosedwith the disease.
The Network hasbeen serving Canadian men and theirfamilies for over
15 years.
VISION
To become the global leader in thefight against prostate cancer
and the
primary prostate cancer support resourcefor men and their
families.
Support | and | Services
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KEY MESSAGES
Working in partnership with supportgroups across Canada, the
Network:
helps individuals and their families
understand and cope with prostatecancer by providing
up-to-dateinformation and individual peer-to-peer support.
provides men and their families an
opportunity to share their experiencesand stories.
promotes the importance of early
detection through public awarenesscampaigns.
distributes information to prostatecancer groups across the
countryinterested in learning more about
the disease, and making informeddecisions.
lobbies for increased funding forprostate cancer research,
treatment
and programs.
The Network represents affiliated
support groups in Canada and eachone works independently. They
provideservices at the grass root level, throughmonthly peer
meetings, specialeducational events, outreach programsand
presentations to service clubs,community health fairs and
more.While some groups are very small andsome very large, the
common thread
that ties them all together is anoverwhelming desire to help
educatemen about the need for early detectionand to ease the
journey for those
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diagnosed. Our group members andleaders do not give medical
informationbut freely share their own stories.They participate in
discussions facilitatedby medical experts, and share
knowledge about treatment optionsand advances. It is through
this bondingand knowledge building that menare empowered to feel
part of asurvivors community and get a senseof personal
responsibility.
Most PCCN support groups meetmonthly, while others meet
morefrequently. Partners and familymembers are welcome at
generalmeetings, but some groups chooseto hold separate meetings
for their
partners to encourage opportunitiesfor sharing personal
feelings, reactionsand experiences, dealing with burnout
and other related issues as they copewith this disease.
Wherever you live in Canada, wewelcome you to join our network
of
survivors. To find a support groupnear you, visit
prostatecancernetwork.caor call 1-800255-0333. You will bemade to
feel most welcome, regardlessof where in Canada you live or
whatsupport group you contact.
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Where Can I Learn More?
For more information on prostate cancer,please contact:
Tel: 416-441-2131Toll-free: 1-888-255-0333
prostatecancer.ca
Educational material made possibleby AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
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