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June 2026
Includes: Study finds prostate cancer overdiagnosis rises sharply with age, experimental drug shows promise for patients with advanced prostate cancer,Read More »
Help is Available for All Stages of Caregiving
Sandra Scott from Caregivers Alberta helps us reframe what we know about caregivers, giving us stats that show how many there are and the impacts it has on various aspects of our society.
Co-Designing Better Pathways for Prostate Health
Jonathon Gabbai, from the Provincial Pathways Unit joins us to discuss how his provincial health team is helping support better, more consistent care in Alberta for those affected with prostate cancer.
Meals on Wheels
Christine Hentschel, Manager at Calgary Meals on Wheels gives a presentation on the organization, how they've grown to over 1.2 million deliveries a year, the services they offer, and the importance of nutrition
My journey with prostate cancer started about 12 years ago with a phone call from my father. At age 75 he had been diagnosed with metastasis prostate cancer. I had just turned 50. My knowledge of prostate cancer was very limited. I called our family doctor who filled me in with information about what to expect with my father and also suggested that I start regular psa testing. I soon started getting regular dre's and psa tests. My father went on to...
Bob Shiell
Prostaid Founder
It was after my annual medical at age 58 I received a call from my doctor. The digital exam showed the prostate gland was enlarged but smooth and soft. The result of the PSA came back 7. My doctor was concerned and sent me to an urologist, which took about four months waiting time. In his office a large poster displayed an elderly man standing in front of a urinal, a young boy was standing behind him with legs crossed. The caption read...
Gil Carlson
Prostaid Member
Brad Sterling
President
Brad retired from Royal Bank of Canada in 2015. With the help of his wife Wendi they hope to be able to help others as they experience the cancer journey.
Dave Lunn
Past President
David Lunn was a biology teacher, science department head, and assistant principal with the Calgary Board of Education for over thirty years.
Richard Kaechele
Program Director
Richard has an extensive background as an Internet Marketing Specialist. He was the Senior Vice President and a fundraiser on a non-profit Board for 15 years.
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