Approximately 1 in 9 North American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. However, survivorship rates are also increasing, and with treatment most patients can expect to be cured or at least live for many more years.

Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis is stressful and there can be occasions afterwards related to the disease or its treatments that cause stress to prostate cancer patients, their partners, and family members. There are multiple options for the primary treatment of prostate cancer. However, the mere availability of options often distresses patients and family members as they struggle to decide which treatment is best for them.

This is a 2 hour group information session for newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients. Partners and family members are also welcome. This session is jointly presented by a urologist and a radiation oncologist who discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and side effects.

A PCSC staff member informs attendees how they can take advantage of all the modules offered in the program. Time is also dedicated to a patient representative who shares his experience with prostate cancer.

Please visit the “Session Dates” page for each location to see the time/date for the next available Module 1 session.

Module 1 Recording

Click here for the Introduction to Prostate Cancer & Primary Treatment Options presentation slides