Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Prostate Cancer Support New Brunswick

PROSTATE CANCER
SUPPORT
SASKATCHEWAN

proudly serving the province of Saskatchewan including Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Yorkton, Lloydminster/Battlefords , and beyond.

WE CAN HELP

Diagnosed with prostate cancer? Exploring your treatment options? Looking for information or support?

You are not alone. Prostate Cancer Support Groups are for men and their spouses/partners who are living with or beyond prostate cancer.

We are survivors who can help men and their families navigate the journey of prostate cancer, from diagnosis, through treatments and recovery.

All of us have walked in your shoes and we provide information and support. If you or someone close to you has been given a prostate cancer diagnosis, we are here to help you through it.

Connect with us and we will journey with you.

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS

We aim to help the newly diagnosed and survivors of prostate cancer, their families and caregivers lead healthy and productive lives physically and mentally.

We offer a safe place to talk, listen, ask questions, and get answers.

We frequently have guest speakers, many of whom are directly involved in aiding those dealing with prostate cancer.

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MOOSE JAW

PCS Moose Jaw is part of the rural Saskatchewan community network and is available to provide one on one support.

YORKTON

PCS Yorkton is part of the rural Saskatchewan community network and is available to provide one on one support.

REGINA - PARTNERS

PCS Regina Partners offers support to partners and caregivers of patients in Regina. They meet in -person monthly.

LLOYDMINSTER/
BATTLEFORDS

PCS Lloydminster/Battlefords is part of the rural Saskatchewan community network and is available to provide one on one support.

SWIFT CURRENT

PCS Swift Current is part of the rural Saskatchewan community network and is available to provide one on one support.

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Prostate Cancer Support Regina invites you to join their meetings the 2nd Thursday of every month (except July and August) at 6:30 pm.

Meetings are hybrid. Join in person at Room 141, Sask Cancer Agency, South Door at 4545 Parliament Ave., Regina. (Free parking after 5). Or join online with the Zoom link which can be found on our website or in the PCFC support group calendar.

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Prostate Cancer Support Saskatoon invites you to join their meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month (excluding July & August) at 7:00 pm. Meetings usually continue until 9:00 pm.

Meetings are held at the Edward's Centre at 333 4th Ave North, Saskatoon.

Men and their partners are welcome and there are no fees to attend.

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HELPFUL RESOURCES

SASKATCHEWAN CANCER AGENCY

HELPFUL RESOURCES:

Counseling & Patient Navigation Assistance

Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Métis patient cancer care guidebook and journal

Cancer Patient Lodges: The Regina and Saskatoon cancer patient lodges provide room and board in a supportive environment for out-of-town patients.

Supportive Care Services, including counseling, art therapy, virtual yoga, meditation, and palliative care.

Discharge letters:
- Post - localized prostate cancer treatment
- Post - radiotherapy

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SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY & PROSTATE ASSESSMENT PATHWAY

HELPFUL RESOURCES & LINKS:

Prostate Assessment Pathway: The Pathway assesses and supports men in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, from prostate assessment centres in Regina and Saskatoon. Their website includes patient information on understanding prostate cancer, screening and diagnosis, biopsies and more.

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Information for Patients booklet

First Nations and Metis Health Services, including elders and cultural support workers

MySaskHealthRecord eHealth: See your laboratory test results and other health records online anywhere, anytime.

Surgical Wait Times & Medical Imaging Wait Times

Prostate Cancer Fact Sheets, including for:
- Active Surveillance
- Brachytherapy
- Hormone Therapy
- Radical Prostatectomy
- Prostate Biopsy and Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening

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PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION CANADA

HELPFUL RESOURCES & LINKS:

Free Prostate Cancer Information Packages ("Reef Knot Kits") - Free physical kit with an exercise guide, nutrition guide, 2 books on prostate cancer, and more.

Nationwide (virtual) support groups for specialized issues:
- Active Surveillance
- Advanced Prostate Cancer
- GBTQ (Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer) patients
- Partners in Prostate (for spouses and caregivers)
- Butts in Motion (exercise support)

Video library with 100+ expert speaker presentations on everything from sexual and mental health to ADT and PSMA PET scanning.

'He's the Reason' patient stories - vignettes of patients navigating their own journeys.

Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada is a non-profit; see their website for information on events and awareness opportunities.

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CANCER FOUNDATION OF SASKATCHEWAN

HELPFUL RESOURCES & LINKS:

Patient Care and Comfort Fund: supports patients by providing taxi vouchers, gift cards for groceries and fuel, parking passes, blanket warmers, critical pre- and post-treatment dental procedures, and more

Patient Stories

Cancer Research Program

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month landing page

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ABOUT US

To provide understanding, hope, and information to prostate cancer patients and their families

Prostate Cancer Support Saskatoon, and Prostate Cancer Support Regina are proud members 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.