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PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility)
HALIFAX, N.S., January 16, 2012/CNW/ Prostate Cancer Canada Atlantic is proud to announce the launch of PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility), a free nine week exercise program for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. PSA Fitness, resistance training and yoga, is an important patient-centered therapy for prostate cancer survivors in Halifax.

TELUS donation to support Prostate Cancer Canada
Toronto, ON- January 13, 2012- On January 10th, Prostate Cancer Canada received a generous donation of $100,000 from TELUS at the launch of the TIEd Together exhibition. TELUS’ donation was made possible through the Canadian Football League Grey Cup cause marketing campaign. The donation will support Prostate Cancer Canada’s ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease through research, education, support and awareness.

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If you (or a loved one) have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you're probably experiencing a wide range of emotions, including feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and uncertainty about the future. Fear, denial, anger and a feeling of loss of control over your life are also normal and understandable reactions.

You can start to deal with the fear that underlies many of these feelings by educating yourself about prostate cancer. The fact that you are reading this site is a good first step. Increasing your knowledge about the disease will help relieve your natural fear of the unknown. It will also make it easier for you to make the decisions that are right for you as you move forward through your treatment.

There are also medical and support resources to help you and your family cope with the mental, psychological and emotional impact of prostate cancer.

The good news is that most prostate cancers are slow-growing and with the new technologies and treatments available, the disease can be controlled for many years. If detected early enough, it may even be cured.

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