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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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Recommended Reading

The following publications deal with prostate cancer or general issues of health and well-being for men. Prostate Cancer Canada cannot endorse or guarantee the information in these publications.

The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer
Leah Jamnicky, RN
Robert Nam, MD
Edited by Helen Leask, PhD. John Wiley and Sons Canada, Ltd.
2008
Description: A complete new guide by leading prostate cancer authorities (authors of So You’re Having Prostate Surgery) provides in-depth information on a broad range of topics: predicting risk, screening and diagnosis, current treatment options, prevention, exercise, gay men and prostate cancer, etc. The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer explains surgical options step-by-step, offers advice on recovering intimacy and getting back to normal activities, and discusses recent scientific breakthroughs as well as future directions in prevention and treatment of this disease.

Leah Jamnicky, RN, is a Urology Clinical Coordinator with the University Health Network in Toronto, and has vast experience in developing educational programs for prostate cancer patients. Dr. Robert Nam, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto, specializes in treating patients with urological cancers, including prostate cancer.
The editor, Helen Leask, PhD, is an award-winning medical writer.

Prostate cancer: A guide for patients
Dr. Laurence Klotz, MD, FRCSC
2000
Description: Written by leading uro-oncologist Dr. Laurence Klotz, this guide is part of the Coles Notes Medical Series. Comprehensive and easy to read, it covers all aspects of prostate cancer including causes and risk factors, tests, diagnosis and treatment and helps patients make informed decisions.

Promoting Wellness Beyond Hormone Therapy
Mark A. Moyad, MD, MPH
2011
Description: Written for patients whose prostate cancer is considered “hormone-refractory.”

Understanding prostate cancer
Dr. Michael McCormack
Dr. Fred Saad
2004
Description: A guide to the most recent strategies for managing prostate cancer, this book helps patients and families better understand prostate cancer and addresses the psychological impact of the disease, prevention and research.

Prostate! Prostate! Prostate! A Problem of Men
Harold Usher P. ENG., DTM
Joseph Chin, M.D., FRCSC
2008
Description: An easy to read, caring and compassionate account for men, and women who have men in their lives. An excellent and informative book, particulary for any man who is newly diagnosed with prostate cancer.

100 questions and answers about prostate cancer
Dr. Pamela Ellsworth
Dr. John Heaney
Cliff Gill
2003
Description: This book is co-written by two medical doctors and a patient. It provides information about all aspects of prostate cancer in a question and answer format.

The intelligent patient guide to prostate cancer (3rd edition)
Dr. S. Larry Goldenberg MD, FRCSC, FACS
Dr. Ian M. Thompson MD, FRCSC, FACS
2001
Description: In depth information about all aspects of prostate cancer including: second opinions, side effects of treatments, how to handle the emotional side of the disease, alternative and complementary therapies, a glossary of medical terms and a list of support groups and resources in Canada and the USA.

What your doctor may not tell you about prostate cancer: The breakthrough information and treatments that can help save your life
Dr. Glenn J. Bubley, MD
2005
Description: Harvard Medical School's Dr. Glenn J. Bubley offers the latest information on treatment options including techniques and medications that are still being tested in clinical trials.

The Prostate Cancer Treatment Book
Peter D. Grimm
D.O. John C. Blasko, M.D.
John E. Sylvester, M.D.
2004
Description: Twenty-one prostate cancer experts answer a variety of questions about prostate cancer. Scattered throughout the book are stories from patients. Diagrams and sketches help illuminate the material.

Eating right for life: Prostate cancer nutrition and you
Dr. John Trachtenberg MD, FRCSC, FACS
Dr. Neil Fleshner, MD, MPH, FRCSC
Carol Lancaster, RN
Barbie Casselman
2000
Description: A guide to understanding the connection between diet and prostate cancer. This slim spiral bound book includes information about prostate-healthy foods and recipes.

Men, women and prostate cancer: A medical and psychological guide for women and the men they love
Barbara Rubin Wainrib
Sandra Haber, PhD
Jack Maguire
2000
Description: This book is aimed at women who are supporting men with prostate cancer. It includes medical information and practical suggestions for dealing with sex and emotional issues before, during and after diagnosis.

Living with prostate cancer: One man's story; what everyone should know
Audrey Currie Newton
1996
Description: A first hand account of one man's battle with prostate cancer as told by his wife, this book also provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis, the course of the disease, treatments and palliative care.