St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group

 

New News

We have one new testimonial that gives personal experiences with PCa. Now have three.

There are also quite a few new links that get information on treatments, support groups, state coalitions, etc.

Our schedule will be updated.

This group was formed more than 14 years ago as support for prostate cancer patients and their families. It was noted that patients families suffer as much, yet in different ways as the patient themselves. Therefore the group has presented topics of interest on a monthly basis that allows spouse attendance. Occasionally there will be a roundtable discussion meeting that is only attended by the patients.

Topics of recent meetings have been 'Ultrasound advances', 'What is done when the cancer returns', 'Erectile Dysfunction', and 'The first cancer patient to climb Mt. Everest'. Discussion is encouraged from all parties, patient and support persons, with limited beverages and snacks provided.

Why Join a Support Group?

A great question that can be answered by clicking on the question.

NEW - Visit the 'Testimonials' and see what others have experienced.

We need everyone interest in funding for Prostate research and treatment to respond to their Congressman or Senator as soon as possible, via email or snail-mail. A sample letter is in our links area and can be accessed here or to get a letter you can cut and paste from click here.

The website for the sample letter and the background for all of the efforts, including how you can help are at this link.

Additional notes as of 1/14/2004

The photos of our team at the ACS 'Relay for Life' 2003 are available to be viewed at Huron Valley ACS The photos are under the areas of 'walkers', 'team', 'people'. Here are the team pictures.

Another pair of items that are interesting are

One published in the British Journal of Urology International, August 2003., reported in the BBC News, and titled Masturbation 'cuts cancer risk'

AND

an article in Ananova Ltd. titled Masturbation may protect against prostate cancer says Aussie study

As always, you should check with your doctor before following any plan of treatment.