January 11, 2022. PC-PEP (Prostate Cancer – Patient Empowerment Program) – has now opened a new site in New Brunswick.
January 10, 2022. NEW PC-PEP (Prostate Cancer – Patient Empowerment Program) – opens PC-PEP TV Channel!
Interview Global News, December 10, 2021, Atlantic Canada
December 10, 2021 – Atlantic Canada News: N.S. prostate cancer patient empowerment program becomes standard of care
Locally Developed Cancer Program PC-PEP to Become Standard of Care Throughout Atlantic Canada
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PC-PEP News Blog, November 2021
Men’s Health Awareness Month
Unmet need: New program for men with prostate cancer shows promising results
HALIFAX — Five men with prostate cancer sit in a tight circle, speaking of the sadness that overcame them when treatments led to impotency, a lack of bladder control and bouts of anxiety. They’re sharing their experiences at the end of an innovative 28-day program that has dealt with some very sensitive issues.
EDITORIAL: Sit-uation critical over sedentary lifestyles
Now, a joint study by researchers at Dalhousie University and the University of New Brunswick published this week in the journal PLOS One — and described in an article Thursday by the Herald’s Tim Arsenault — has found that the risk of prostate and pancreatic cancers is elevated among workers in professions with a lot of sedentary behaviour.
Treating more than cancer | QEII research study aims to improve quality of life for prostate cancer patients
Following treatment for prostate cancer 15 years ago, Hal Richman has returned to doing the things he loves, like kayaking. Drawing on his cancer experience, he’s eagerly helping Dr. Gabriela Ilie, QEII research scientist, Dr. Rob Rutledge, QEII radiation oncologist, and Dr. David Bell, QEII urologist, in their quest to understand and improve the quality of life for men following prostate cancer. (QEII FOUNDATION)
Prostate Cancer Survey
We find out more about a unique approach to prostate cancer research happening in Atlantic Canada. http://www.nscancer.ca
New prostate cancer survey examines range of factors affecting quality of life
A new survey of prostate cancer patients and survivors will look at the factors that contribute to quality of life. Gabriela Ilie, research chair and assistant professor at Dalhousie University, is on P.E.I. to talk to the prostate cancer support group, as well as urologists and radiation oncologists.
The Dragon’s Den Health Innovation Competition
Soillse Lab won the Dragon’s Den 3 minute Health Innovation Competition (TMHI) at the Healthy Living, Life Conference, held at the Halifax Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia from September 19-21, 2018.