September 2023
Includes: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Light Up in Blue, Biomarkers may help Black men at risk, Exercise interventions improve sexual dysfunction recovery, and more!Read More »
The Science Behind the Research
Dr. Desmond Pink and Dr. Argo Basu of Nanostics Inc. share their groundbreaking work in prostate cancer screening which has led them to the creation of the ClarityDX Prostate test.
Remembering PROSTAID: 30 Years of Service
On the year of its 30th anniversary, two of PROSTAID's past-presidents and key figures, Ron Gorham and Bob Shiell, share their recollections of the organization, their journeys with prostate cancer and how far we've all come from 1993.
Molecular Platform for Prostate Cancer Patients in Alberta
Dr. Tarek Bismar, from the School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, gives us an update on the molecular work he's been doing with prostate cancer in his labs, and his hope for establishing a molecular platform for prostate cancer patients in Alberta.
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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