Prostaid Calgary has announced its monthly prostate cancer support meetings, including dedicated Warriors and Wives & Caregivers groups for men, partners, and families.
-- Prostaid Calgary, a volunteer-run prostate cancer support group, has announced its program of monthly meetings to assist men, partners, and caregivers across Calgary, Alberta. Alongside a General Meeting each month, the organization supports specialized gatherings for its Warriors group and its Wives & Caregivers group.
More details can be found at https://prostaid.org/meetings/
The announcement comes as more men are living with prostate cancer for longer. Canadian Cancer Statistics estimate five-year net survival for prostate cancer in Canada at 91%. However, research by Robin Urquhart and colleagues documented ongoing informational and emotional needs among prostate cancer survivors in Atlantic Canada, with participants describing how they turned to peers when those needs were not met through follow-up care.
Prostaid Calgary’s meetings are intended to offer that kind of peer support, alongside guidance from health specialists. The General Meeting takes place on the third Wednesday of each month at the CKE Community Centre, Calgary. Each meeting features a guest speaker, typically a health specialist or medical professional, followed by time for attendees to share experiences and ask questions.
Meetings can be attended at no cost, require no advance registration, and are also available online via Zoom. Recordings are archived on the organization’s website and YouTube channel for those unable to attend.
The Warriors group serves members living with advanced or hormone-resistant prostate cancer and others interested in managing advanced disease. Meeting in a less formal setting, members share experiences and discuss new developments in detection, testing, and treatment, along with access to clinical trials.
“PROSTAID Calgary exists to make sure no one faces prostate cancer alone,” the organization states in its mission. “We provide peer support rooted in lived experience, offer clear and accessible education, and raise awareness about early detection so families can find strength, clarity, and hope at every step of the journey.”
Founded in 1993, Prostaid Calgary also publishes The Digital Examiner, a complimentary monthly journal with prostate cancer news and meeting reminders. The organization provides peer support and education, not medical advice, and encourages members to make treatment decisions with their health care team.
Men, families, and caregivers in Calgary looking for prostate cancer support can find upcoming meeting details at https://prostaid.org/meetings/
Contact Info:
Name: Richard Kaechele
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Organization: Prostaid Calgary
Address: 1600 90 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta T2V 5A8, Canada
Website: https://prostaid.org/
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Release ID: 89209408
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