PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT MARKHAM
proudly serving the Markham-Stouffville Region in York, Southern Ontario
HOW WE CAN HELP
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer? Want to connect with others on this journey?
You're in the right place. PCS Markham provides local one-on-one prostate cancer support.
And through our affiliation with Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada, we provide access to prostate cancer information, resources, support groups, webinars, and more.
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP
Support groups bring together people who are going through, or have already gone through, the experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer, navigating treatment options, and managing the side effects that may accompany treatment.
They provide an opportunity for individuals, and their support people or partners, to share their personal experiences and thoughts and to receive emotional support from others in the group.
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Prostate Cancer Support Toronto invites you to join their meetings the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Or join them on Zoom the 1st Tuesday of the month.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS & WEBINARS
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada support is a network of support groups across the country that aims to provide equitable support for patients and their loved ones regardless of their location or stage of disease.
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Visit their calendar to find:
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local support groups across the country
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specialized support groups for:
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Advanced Prostate Cancer patients
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Active Surveillance patients
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Partners of patients
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GBTQ patients & partners
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their Coast to Coast webinars which feature different expert speakers on the latest research each month
FREE INFORMATION PACKAGES
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada's signature Reef Knot Kits have been carefully designed to aid you in researching your diagnosis and making difficult decisions surrounding your treatment options.
Only when you know what is best for you and your family can you make an informed decision.
We encourage anyone going through this journey to take the time to learn more about prostate cancer and take advantage of the resources provided in these kits.
ABOUT US
From an independent local support group to part of a national network
The Markham Prostate Cancer Support Group was formed in 1998 under the guidance and support of Dr. John DiCostanzo, Urologist at Markham Stouffville Hospital and the Canadian Cancer Society. Since that time we have offered support and information to hundreds of men and their families. In 2010, we joined the Prostate Cancer Canada Network (PCCN) and changed our name to Markham PCCN.
When PCCN ceased operations in 2020, we moved under the umbrella of Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada's network of Canadian prostate cancer support groups. PCFC is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to providing equitable prostate cancer support, and leadership and resources in prostate cancer awareness and research.
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
