Prostate Cancer Canada Network Calgary

PCRI 2011 - PCCN Calgary Warriors

A recap from PCCN Calgary Warriors members Stewart Campbell and Gary Kingsep of the 2011 Prostate Cancer Research Institute conference touching on the present and future of a number of prostate cancer treatment options.

An Evening of Gratitude - PCCNC Community

On September 13th, Prostate Cancer Canada Network - Calgary got together for a special monthly meeting to honor all its members. Notable award winners include philanthropist W. Brett Wilson and longtime board members Ron Gorham and Bob Shiell.

Dr. Ryan Flannigan - Tales from New York

Dr. Richard Baverstock - Updates on Urinary Inco...

Calgary urologist Dr. Richard Baverstock gives a talk on what's new with the treatment of incontinence for both men and women. He discusses prostate treatments and their effects on incontinence and the different alternatives out there in dealing with the dribble. Questions are answered at length afterwards.

Dr. Christine Friedenreich - Physical Activity i...

Dr. Friedenreich looks at physical activity and how it affects both your likelihood of getting cancer and your ability to recover from it. She compares breast, colon and prostate cancers and shows a number of graphs and statistics to illustrate the benefits of physical activity. She ends with recommendations on what activity you need to be doing to become a thriver.

Michael Mackenzie, MSc - Yoga for Cancer Survivors

Working on his PhD in Kinesiology over at the University of Calgary, Michael Mackenzie shares his studies on Yoga and how a routine can improve many different aspects of your health. He also puts a call out for their "Therapeutic Yoga for Cancer Survivors" program with contact information.

Lauren Capozzi, BSc - Building Community Resourc...

University of Calgary Masters student Lauren Capozzi. She talks about the physiological benefits of exercise, and the psychological inhibitors that sometimes stop us from helping ourselves. She also talks about the various "Thrive" exercise programs at the U of C available to the public and to cancer survivors.

Eulalia Fernandez - Survivor Story

Breast cancer survivor, and thriver, Eulalia Fernandez shares her experience with cancer and how the treatments hampered her physicality and the long and trying road she took to get her stamina and energy back.

Dr. David Smith - Surviving to Thriving: The Phy...

Faculty of Kinesiology doctor at the University of Calgary, Dr. David Smith, talks about how exercise and determination can take you from merely surviving a bout of cancer to thriving after it. He uses studies, graphs and anecdotal experience to motivate.

Colin Jackson - Survivor Story

The outgoing and physically active 80 year old Colin Jackson, a longtime PCCN Calgary member, talks about his history with cancer and the many close encounters he's had with death over his seasoned and eccentric life.