{"id":3637,"date":"2022-10-09T05:02:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-09T08:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/?page_id=3637"},"modified":"2024-12-04T15:46:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T19:46:01","slug":"nz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/nl\/nz\/","title":{"rendered":"PC-PEP NZ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-huge-font-size\"><strong>Prostate Cancer &#8211; Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"slideInRight\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"287\" data-attachment-id=\"3836\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/nl\/nz\/screen-shot-2022-10-12-at-12-24-27-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-12.24.27-PM.png?fit=1476%2C470&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1476,470\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-12.24.27-PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-12.24.27-PM.png?fit=900%2C287&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-12.24.27-PM.png?resize=900%2C287&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3836\" style=\"width:154px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-12.24.27-PM.png?resize=1024%2C326&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-12.24.27-PM.png?resize=300%2C96&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-12.24.27-PM.png?resize=768%2C245&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-12.24.27-PM.png?resize=1200%2C382&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-12.24.27-PM.png?w=1476&amp;ssl=1 1476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-info has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06b1756b9e04a08d459d349771caff0a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Prostate Cancer &#8211; Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) <\/strong>is a <strong>free six-month home-based mind-body<\/strong> program developed in Canada to <strong>improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of people diagnosed with prostate cancer<\/strong>. The program is provided in <strong>Aotearoa New Zealand in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcf418a493d0d96bd64860b9cc464308 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Empowering Men with Prostate Cancer to Live Healthier, Fuller Lives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.55828%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3808\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/nl\/nz\/img_1382-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_1382-1.jpeg?fit=3676%2C2638&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3676,2638\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_0476-1388769432-1626957195812.jpeg-1024x633.webp?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 5 of 5 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About PC-PEP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Does the Program Offer?<\/strong><br>PC-PEP provides a structured six-month program delivered through daily emails and videos, offering practical strategies to help men thrive after a prostate cancer diagnosis. Program highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aerobic &amp; Strength Training<\/strong>: Guided exercise videos with free elastic bands provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pelvic Floor Muscle Training<\/strong>: Exercises to improve urinary control and sexual function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stress Reduction Techniques<\/strong>: A free heart rate coherence biofeedback device to help manage stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dietary Support<\/strong>: Weekly cooking videos and expert advice on maintaining a healthy diet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intimacy &amp; Connection<\/strong>: Guidance to enhance relationships and preserve sexuality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Support<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optional buddy and mentor pairing based on identity and preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly Zoom videoconferences with program leads and other participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Resources<\/strong>: Links to local support groups in New Zealand for additional help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"clipVertical\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ze8vqVzDJd8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=nl-BE&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Enrol<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may qualify for the program if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can access daily emails and YouTube videos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are willing to complete 4 online surveys over 2 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/pcpep.org\/\">PCPEP.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a>PCPEP@PROSTATE.ORG.NZ<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>call<\/strong>&nbsp;0800 477 678 (NZ)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR<\/strong>:<br>Mr. Cody MacDonald<br>pep@nshealth.ca<br>+1 902 473-7727<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><br><strong>PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR<\/strong><br><br>Dr. Gabriela Ilie<br>Gabriela.Ilie@dal.ca<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>LEARN MORE BY VISITING<br><\/strong>WWW.PCPEP.ORG<br>+1 902 473-7727<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>NEW ZEALAND COORDINATOR<\/strong><br>PCPEP@PROSTATE.ORG.NZ<br>0800 477 678<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color coblocks-animate has-custom-lineheight wp-block-paragraph\" data-coblocks-animation=\"clipHorizontal\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:44px\"><strong>WHAT IS PC-PEP NZ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-5f9c92dff35ede96f5aad1a1d6d576df wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join PC-PEP: Empowering Men with Prostate Cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-4b3364842e6ccc767eb086b6b02e3e6b wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PC-PEP offers a comprehensive 6-month program that delivers daily emails and videos to teach and encourage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Aerobic Exercise &amp; Strength Training<\/strong>: Guided videos using provided (free) elastic bands to enhance physical fitness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Pelvic Floor Muscle Training<\/strong>: Exercises designed to improve urinary control and enhance sexual function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Stress Reduction Techniques<\/strong>: Utilizing a provided (free) heart rate coherence biofeedback device to manage stress effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Dietary Advice<\/strong>: Weekly cooking videos and relationship guidance to promote intimacy and connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Optional Social Support<\/strong>: Access to a mentor and buddy system, along with monthly videoconferences with co-participants, extending beyond the initial 6 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Local Support<\/strong>: Links to local support groups and resources to further assist you on your journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6294760e0dd99a5c17ddf4f0640e6b54 wp-block-paragraph\">Join us in empowering men with prostate cancer to lead healthier, more connected lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet the Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Leadership<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peter Dickens<\/strong>, <strong>CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand &#8211; Te K\u0101hui Mate Pukupuku Repe T\u0101tea o Aotearoa Manat\u014dp\u016b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Principal Coordinator for PC-PEP in New Zealand<\/strong> and <strong>Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand<\/strong>, <strong>PC-PEP Principal Coordinator NZ<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leader of New Zealand&#8217;s leading men&#8217;s cancer charity, supporting 3,500+ annual prostate cancer diagnoses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a>PCPEP@PROSTATE.ORG.NZ<\/a>&nbsp;| X:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PCFNZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@PCFNZ<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/prostate-cancer-foundation-nz\/posts\/?feedView=all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linkedin<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-content-justification-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:calc( 0.5 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)));padding-right:var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal));padding-bottom:calc( 0.5 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)));padding-left:var(--wp--style--root--padding-left, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal))\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-81aa85af wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:calc( 0.25 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)))\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:calc( 0.25 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)))\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:22%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"407\" data-attachment-id=\"3688\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/nl\/nz\/attachment\/1618538726231\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1618538726231.jpeg?fit=307%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"307,407\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1618538726231\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1618538726231.jpeg?fit=307%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1618538726231.jpeg?resize=307%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1618538726231.jpeg?w=307&amp;ssl=1 307w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1618538726231.jpeg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1618538726231.jpeg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Peter Dickens<\/mark><\/strong> is the <strong>PC-PEP Principle Coordinator in NZ and CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCFNZ)<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:78%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-info has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">PCFNZ (<strong>Te K\u0101hui Mate Pukupuku Repe T\u0101tea o Aotearoa Manat\u014dp\u016b<\/strong>) is providing support and education to the thousands of New Zealanders affected by the disease every year. Prostate cancer is the number one cancer in Kiwi men, more than 3500 are diagnosed with it every year and more than 650 die from it. With early detection leading to better outcomes it is important that men are aware of the signs of potential disease and also of the screening tests that are available from their doctor. PCFNZ plays a significant role in raising public awareness, advocating for patients, spearheading research and providing comprehensive support services including an online forum, 40+ support groups &amp; networks across the country, welfare grants and an 0800 Helpline [0800 477 678].<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Leadership<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Gabriela Ilie, PhD<\/strong>, PC-PEP Program Co-Creator and International PC-PEP Scientific Lead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Principal Investigator and Scientific Lead of PC-PEP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DMRF Endowed Scientist in Prostate Cancer Quality of Life and Associate Professor at Dalhousie University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awarded the&nbsp;<strong>2024 Public Impact Award<\/strong>&nbsp;for her groundbreaking work in prostate cancer quality of life research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a>Gabriela.Ilie@dal.ca<\/a>&nbsp;| LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href=\"#\">Gabriela&nbsp;Ilie, PhD<\/a> | X: @GabrielaIDr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:27%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"896\" data-attachment-id=\"1214\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/nl\/home\/img_2301\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?fit=1629%2C1623&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1629,1623\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 12&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1625569997&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.006993006993007&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_2301\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?fit=900%2C896&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?resize=900%2C896&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?resize=768%2C765&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1530&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?resize=1200%2C1196&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?resize=1568%2C1562&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_2301.jpeg?w=1629&amp;ssl=1 1629w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Ilie is the PC-PEP Program Co-Creator and International PC-PEP Scientific Lead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:73%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-info has-small-font-size has-custom-lineheight has-custom-letterspacing wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-0.2px;font-size:16px\">Dr. Gabriela Ilie is a&nbsp;<strong>Dalhousie University Endowed Scientist<\/strong>&nbsp;in Prostate Cancer Quality of Life and an&nbsp;<strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>&nbsp;in the Departments of&nbsp;<strong>Community Health and Epidemiology, Urology, Radiation Oncology, Psychology, and Neuroscience<\/strong>&nbsp;at Dalhousie University. Dr. Ilie is also an&nbsp;<strong>Affiliated Scientist<\/strong>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;<strong>Nova Scotia Health Authority<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre<\/strong>, as well as a&nbsp;<strong>Scientist with the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute<\/strong>.  Dr. Ilie has led the development of the&nbsp;<strong>Prostate Cancer-Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP)<\/strong>, working closely with scientific and clinical teams to create this transformative initiative. With over&nbsp;<strong>100 peer-reviewed publications<\/strong>, her research focuses on improving the quality of life for prostate cancer patients and advancing patient-centered care. Gabriela is the recipient of the&nbsp;<strong>2024 Public Impact Award<\/strong>, sponsored by&nbsp;<strong>Research Nova Scotia, Canada<\/strong>, recognizing her exceptional contributions to research and its impact on society. <a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.dal.ca\/departments\/department-sites\/community-health\/our-people\/our-faculty\/gabriela-ilie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalhousie University profile for Dr. Ilie<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/pcpep.org\">www.pcpep.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Rob Rutledge, MD, FRCPC<\/strong>, PC-PEP Program Co-Creator and International PC-PEP Clinical Lead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Co-Investigator and Program Clinical Lead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radiation Oncologist treating prostate, breast, and pediatric cancers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active collaborator in PC-PEP research since 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong>: Dalhousie University Page | LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href=\"#\">Dr. Rob&nbsp;Rutledge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:31%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"8113\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/nl\/archief-van-live-kanker-pep-evenementen-dr-gabriela-ilie-dr-rob-rutledge-2023\/tempimagehhiymi\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tempImageHHiymi.jpg?fit=873%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"873,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tempImageHHiymi\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tempImageHHiymi.jpg?fit=828%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tempImageHHiymi.jpg?resize=828%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8113\" style=\"width:210px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tempImageHHiymi.jpg?resize=828%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 828w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tempImageHHiymi.jpg?resize=243%2C300&amp;ssl=1 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tempImageHHiymi.jpg?resize=768%2C950&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tempImageHHiymi.jpg?resize=10%2C12&amp;ssl=1 10w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tempImageHHiymi.jpg?w=873&amp;ssl=1 873w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Rutledge is on Oncologist and the PC-PEP Program Co-Creator and International PC-PEP Clinical Lead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:69%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-info has-small-font-size has-custom-lineheight has-custom-letterspacing wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-0.2px;font-size:16px\">Dr. Rob Rutledge, co-creator of the&nbsp;<strong>Prostate Cancer-Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP)<\/strong> and <strong>International Clinical Lead for the Program,<\/strong> is a highly experienced&nbsp;<strong>Radiation Oncologist<\/strong>&nbsp;with over&nbsp;<strong>28 years of clinical practice<\/strong>&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<strong>Nova Scotia Health Authority<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre<\/strong>&nbsp;in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Specializing in the treatment of&nbsp;<strong>Prostate, Breast, and Pediatric cancers<\/strong>, Dr. Rutledge has dedicated his career to advancing patient care and improving outcomes. Dr. Rutledge\u2019s academic journey includes a&nbsp;<strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science<\/strong>, a&nbsp;<strong>Certificate in Community Health and Clinical Epidemiology<\/strong>, and a&nbsp;<strong>Doctor of Medicine degree<\/strong>, all from the&nbsp;<strong>University of Toronto<\/strong>. His medical training comprises a&nbsp;<strong>Comprehensive Internship in Medicine<\/strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Queen\u2019s University, Kingston<\/strong>, and a&nbsp;<strong>Radiation Oncology Residency Program<\/strong>&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<strong>University of Ottawa<\/strong>. In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Rutledge has an extensive track record of patient engagement and advocacy. He has delivered&nbsp;<strong>over 300 public talks<\/strong>&nbsp;to cancer patients and patient organizations worldwide, sharing his knowledge and inspiring hope. He also led a cancer charity for&nbsp;<strong>15 years<\/strong>, further demonstrating his commitment to empowering patients and supporting their journey. Dr. Rutledge began collaborating with&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Gabriela Ilie<\/strong>&nbsp;and her team in 2017, contributing his clinical expertise to the development and refinement of the&nbsp;<strong>PC-PEP program<\/strong>. This partnership highlights his passion for providing evidence-based tools that empower patients to take control of their health and enhance their quality of life.<a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.dal.ca\/departments\/department-sites\/radiation-oncology\/our-people\/our-faculty\/robert-rutledge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dalhousie University profile for Dr. Rutledge<\/a>, pcpep.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cody MacDonald, MSc<\/strong>, <strong>International Project Lead Coordinator in the\u00a0Dalhousie University&#8217;s Soillse Prostate Cancer Quality of Life Research Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PC-PEP International Project Coordinator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSc student in Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passionate advocate for improving quality of life for prostate cancer patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a>PEP@NSHealth.ca<\/a>&nbsp;| LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href=\"#\">Cody&nbsp;MacDonald<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:31%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"8210\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/nl\/nz\/img_1487\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?fit=2682%2C3347&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2682,3347\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1665676895&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00088495575221239&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_1487\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?fit=821%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?resize=821%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8210\" style=\"width:207px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?resize=821%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 821w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?resize=768%2C958&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?resize=1231%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1231w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?resize=1641%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1641w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?resize=10%2C12&amp;ssl=1 10w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?resize=1568%2C1957&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1487.jpeg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mr. MacDonald is the International Project Lead Coordinator in the&nbsp;Dalhousie University&#8217;s Soillse Prostate Cancer Quality of Life Research Lab<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:69%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-info has-small-font-size has-custom-lineheight has-custom-letterspacing wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-0.2px;font-size:16px\">Cody is PC-PEP&#8217;s <strong>International Project Lead Coordinator in the&nbsp;Dalhousie University&#8217;s Soillse Prostate Cancer Quality of Life Research Lab<\/strong>. Cody serves as the International Project Lead Coordinator for PC-PEP within the&nbsp;<strong>DMRF Soillse Prostate Cancer Quality of Life Research Laboratory<\/strong>. His journey with the Soillse Lab began in the summer of 2018 as a student volunteer. From May to August 2019, he held a&nbsp;<strong>Research Assistant Practicum position<\/strong>, later transitioning to the role of&nbsp;<strong>Research Coordinator<\/strong>&nbsp;within the lab. A graduate of Dalhousie University with a&nbsp;<strong>Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences<\/strong>, Cody developed a keen interest in&nbsp;<strong>epidemiology<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>community health research<\/strong>&nbsp;during his studies. Beyond his academic pursuits, he has been actively involved with a non-profit mental health charity for several years, driven by a deep passion for improving quality of life. Originally from&nbsp;<strong>Pictou County, Nova Scotia<\/strong>, Cody is enthusiastic about coordinating impactful research projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life for prostate cancer patients in the Maritimes and beyond. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, including cycling through the city, hiking along the coast, and traveling.Connect with Cody on&nbsp;<strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cody-macdonald\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Profile<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/pcpep.org\">pcpep.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monthly Video Conferences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When<\/strong>: First Tuesday of every month at 11:00 AM NZ time.<br><strong>What<\/strong>: A chance to connect with program leads, fellow participants, and partners. Special breakout rooms are available for partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Support and Mentors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants in PC-PEP are automatically designated as&nbsp;<strong>Research Citizens<\/strong>, contributing to program development and offering insights. Mentor roles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Indigenous Populations Lead<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LGBTQ+ Outreach Coordinator<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Knowledge Translation Activities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For mentorship opportunities, contact&nbsp;<strong><a>PCPEP@PROSTATE.ORG.NZ<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Mentors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nick Aiken<\/strong>: Lead for young men diagnosed with prostate cancer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John Moody<\/strong>: Lead for men who opt for Active Surveillance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ross MacDonald<\/strong>: Outreach International Lead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pat MacDonald<\/strong>: Partners\u2019 Support Lead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bernie Petolas<\/strong>: National Outreach Lead, Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional information, resources, or to enrol, please visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcpep.org\/\">www.pcpep.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact NZ<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a>PCPEP@PROSTATE.ORG.NZ<\/a>&nbsp;| 0800 477 678<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we\u2019re empowering men with prostate cancer to live healthier, fuller lives.&nbsp;<strong>Join us today!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Phamplet-NZ-PCPEP-Phase4-v1-Oct2022.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Insluiting van Phamplet-NZ-PCPEP-Phase4-v1-Oct2022.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-fa4e180b-ad13-4b07-8866-4ef29b81e9fc\" href=\"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Phamplet-NZ-PCPEP-Phase4-v1-Oct2022.pdf\">Phamplet-NZ-PCPEP-Phase4-v1-Oct2022<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pcpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Phamplet-NZ-PCPEP-Phase4-v1-Oct2022.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-fa4e180b-ad13-4b07-8866-4ef29b81e9fc\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prostate Cancer &#8211; Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) The Prostate Cancer &#8211; Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) is a free six-month home-based mind-body program developed in Canada to improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of people diagnosed with prostate cancer. 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