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June 2008 Volume 2 #2
Dr. Goldenberg to speak in Calgary
Intermittent hormone therapy
PCa prevention with finasteride
CPCN executives welcomed in Ottawa
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CPCN executives welcomed in Ottawa
 Recently, executives of the Canadian Prostate Cancer Network (CPCN) met with Health Minister Tony Clement and Minister of National Defence Peter McKay. CPCN took this opportunity to acquaint the ministers with the work CPCN and the Canadian support groups are doing across the country, and with the need for financial support similar to that being accorded the Canadian Breast Cancer Network.
With one employee and the dedicated work and enormous energy and goodwill of a number of survivors and volunteers, as well as the help of internationally renowned doctors and medical researchers and the support of corporate and individual sponsors, CPCN
- operates a prostate cancer helpline that is accessible 24-hours a day, 7 days a week
- publishes a handbook for those newly diagnosed with prostate cancer
- maintains and updates monthly a highly respected website, offering general information and the latest news about prostate cancer as well as vital access to support groups across Canada
- publishes an electronic newsletter, which informs men, their friends and families, and support groups about survivorship, treatment, and awareness issues.
- hosts an annual conference that builds crucial connections between men who have experienced prostate cancer, professionals involved in caring for these men, and prostate cancer researchers
- conducts national prostate cancer awareness campaigns
- assists Canadian support groups by providing informational and awareness material, advice, and an umbrella organization that connects their efforts
- raises funds to ensure that CPCN services are free to those who need them
As well as this impressive catalogue of accomplishments, CPCN detailed for the ministers its structure and mandate:
- CPCN has a management board that represents every region of Canada
- CPCN is dedicated to creating and sustaining prostate cancer support groups, continuous efforts to raise awareness of the disease, and advocating for increased funding and better treatment modalities.
Some of CPCN's past and present special initiatives were also highlighted in the meeting. CPCN was an organizing member of the 1997 National Prostate Cancer Forum and the co-founder of the Canadian Prostate Cancer Initiative. More recently, the organization has become a founding member of the World Wide Prostate Cancer Coalition.
Although nothing final was decided at the meeting, the CPCN members attending were encouraged by the ministers' responses and look forward to further dialogue with federal officials.
CPCN wishes to thank all those who have contributed to its efforts in the past by donating time and funds.
Should you wish to help, click here.
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