Entry 44
March 17
I didn't count how many people were at the support group meeting I went to on a blustery Thursday evening but I would estimate upwards of 30 people attended with about a quarter of those being women. Some of these folks had driven in from as far as Steinbach (~80 km) to take part.
The monthly meetings are structured into two one hour sessions. The two parts are separated by a coffee break during which people visit. In the initial hour, group members discussed issues related to the disease and/or their own personal experiences. I was asked to speak about this blog. The second hour featured a presentation by an expert.
The educational session for Thursday's meeting was by Dr. Ellen Lee of the University of Manitoba who presented on “Excercise After Prostate Cancer". It underlined the importance of trying to be as fit and active as you can, a belief I share.
The next meeting on April 21st will feature a naturopathic doctor who is talking about alternative therapies. "Mistletoe injection therapies and intravenous Ascorbic Acid for the treatment of Prostate Cancer."
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