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TRURO & AREA
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Thunder Bay
P ROSTATE E XAMINER
February~March 2014
Thank You to Our Donors & Supporters
Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay
PCCN-Thunder Bay thanks all of the businesses, community groups, and individuals who have
made donations and supported us in 2013. Your donations and support help to fund and
make possible the vital work of our group to raise prostate cancer awareness, to provide
information and support to men with prostate cancer and their families, to network with
prostate cancer support groups in Northwestern Ontario, and to help fund research as we
are able.
Applebee’s Supports PCCN-Thunder Bay
Looking for Support?
Call any of our volunteers
if you have questions, concerns or
if you just need a lending ear
Men Available to Talk to You
Brian Scott.......983-2033
Bill Everitt.......767-5768
Ryan
Syroid,
owner/operator
of
Applebee’s
Neighbourhood Grill & Bar presented PCCN-Thunder
Bay with a cheque for $7,500.00. This represents the
amount raised over the past two years through the
sale of Applebee’s coupons. The proceeds will directly
benefit men in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.
From left to right are Steve Dychko, Ryan Syroid, Bill
Horde, Cy Zurba.
Duncan Jamieson.......933-4856
Bill Horde.......767-1490
Bill Vantour.......767-8515
Grant Arnold.......933-4214
Ed Long.......983-2353
Phil Junnila.......475-5706
Steve Dychko.......577-1881
Denis Perron.......344-7076
Mel Zobatar.......767-6081
Jim Hyder.......933-0124
Little Lyons Daycare & Central Valley School
Raise Funds For PCCN-Thunder Bay
For the second year in a row, Little Lyons Daycare & Central Valley School raised funds to
donate to PCCN-Thunder Bay. This year they presented our group with a cheque for $267.62.
Ed Long (President) and Bob Danylko (Director) accepted the cheque. Bob’s grandson, Connor
Danylko, who is a student at the school, helps to hold up the cheque. A heartwarming thank
you goes to all of the students and staff for their donation in support of men’s health through
the mission and work of PCCN-Thunder Bay.
Marcel Girouard.......705-362-8154
(en francais)
Women Available to Talk to You
Ev Burki.......768-8744
after 6pm
Marilyn Junnila.......475-5706
after 5pm
Beth Long.......983-2353
Dianne Slack.......473-8297
Inga Vantour.......767-8515
NEXT
MEETING
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Location: 55 Plus Centre, 700 River Street
Time: 7:00PM
Fort William Male Choir Partners With PCCN-Thunder Bay
The Fort William Male Choir donated $1000.00 to PCCN-Thunder Bay during their 86th annual PRELUDE TO CHRISTMAS
concert at the Community Auditorium. A prostate cancer information table was set up in the foyer of the Auditorium
during the Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 performances of their concert. Thank you to Marilyn Junnila,
Tim and Dianne Slack, Willy and Ev Burki, and Bill and Rose Horde for manning the table. Thank you Fort William Male
Choir for your partnership and support of PCCN-Thunder Bay.
Tim Slack accepts the cheque donation from
Gerrard Trembley, President of the FWMC
Willy & Ev Burki, Rose & Bill Horde
PCCN-Thunder Bay Participates in the 55 Plus Centre Open House
Our group set up a booth at the 55 Plus Centre Open House on December 2, 3, 4, and 5. We had good exposure opposite
the cafeteria, giving us the opportunity to promote prostate cancer awareness and provide some support to people who
stopped to talk and ask questions. We also greeted friends who stopped by to say hello. Thank you to all of the members
and spouses who manned the booth over the four days: Ed Long, Bob Lavoie, Beth Long, Anne Scott, Bill Bartley, Bill
Vantour, Inga Vantour, Ray Dafoe, Willy Burki, Cy Zurba, Betty Zurba, Bill Horde, and Jim Holmes.
Ed Long and Bob Lavoie
Beth Long and Bill Bartley
Bill and Inga Vantour
Thank You to Our Business & Community Group Donors & Supporters
A sincere thank you to all of our business, and community group donors and supporters for their support.
Please remember to thank them when doing business and/or engaging with them.
Stride Orthopedics & Footwear
A. Colla Insulation
Janssen Inc
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Little Lions Waldorf Daycare & Team 100 Realty Inc
Kindergarten of Central Valley
The UPS Store #96
School
Thunder Bay Border Cats
Mr. J (Thunder Bay) Ltd.
Tom Jones Corporation
Musselwhite Mine
T&T Auto Supply
Northern Turf Equipment
Twin City Refreshments
Peter Young Law Offices
Wiggins Productions
Prezio Electric
Young’s Insurance
Smith’s RV Centre
Bishop E.Q. Jennings School
Cav-Tal Foods Ltd.
CC Poulin Equipment Ltd.
Dominion Motors
Filipovic, Conway & Associates
Fort William Male Choir
Frank Cava Memorial Golf Tournament
Harbourview Funeral Centre
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PROSTATE CANCER (PCa) and EXCERCISE
by Anne and Brian Scott
Our speakers on January 16, 2014 were a tag team duo of Kyle Baysarowich
and Jay Tysoski from our Regional Hospital. Kyle is the Co-ordinator of
the Cardiac Education and Rehabilitation Centre and Jay is the Systemic
Therapy Co-ordinator at the Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Centre. Both are
kinesiologists and thus are interested in the benefits of exercise.
Movement puts a demand on the heart and body. Any activity that is
planned and structured to achieve health benefits and improve the level
of your health can be called a ‘fitness’ activity. For example, walking for
40 minutes raises and increases the blood pressure, heart rate, body
temperature, respiration and demand on the muscles.
Jay Tysoski - Regional Systemic Coordinator
for the Regional Cancer Centre (Left)
Kyle Baysarowich - Coordinator, Rehabilitation
and Lifestyles Program TBRHSC (Right)
These planned activities help to relieve stress, depression and increase
physical and mental well-being. Increased muscle and bone strength assists
in making activities of daily life easier and can in some cases help to stabilize
disease processes.
The general rule of thumb for any structured exercise program begins with a 5 to 10 minute warm up to slowly raise the
blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature. The actual workout can be between 20 and 60 minutes depending on
the activity; aerobic, resistance or co-ordination. This should be followed by a cool down period of about 5 minutes of
light movement to return the body to its pre-exercise condition. Stretching should always be included to enhance balance
and flexibility.
How long and how hard you should work out is dependent on the activity you choose and your physical condition when
you begin. Five times a week is optimal for most moderate activities. You must allow sufficient time for the body to heal
itself between workouts. To get maximum benefit from any activity you should strive to increase the intensity of your
workout as you become more fit. The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion is an excellent way to keep track of how you
are doing. On the scale, 6 is doing nothing, 20 is the hardest thing you have ever done. When asked how difficult an
exercise is, the participant should keep his exertion level somewhere between 11 and 15 (‘somewhat hard’ to ‘hard’). With
planning, any activity can be made into purposeful exercise. Choose something fun that you like to do; set realistic goals.
Stay positive. Make health your priority.
Exercise and PCa
Surprisingly, the leading cause of PCa patient death is heart disease. It can be brought on by daily living activities, like poor
eating, and physical inactivity. Exercise is safe for PCa patients. It won’t make it worse, and PSA levels are not affected.
Many PCa treatments have side effects that can affect sexual function. In a study conducted with one group exercising,
the other not, the exercise group had more sexual libido than the non-exercise group.
Incontinence
The urinary sphincter is often affected by PCa treatment, especially surgery. The muscle can be retrained by doing Kegel
exercises if not damaged badly. Kegel exercises can be done before surgery to help make the pelvic floor muscles stronger
which helps in recovery. If they are done properly, consistently and regularly, they can be a big help.
Exercise after treatment must be taken slowly, and only after you are physically ready. You should consult with your
doctor re how much exercise is medically appropriate.
In summary, do what you need to do. Have fun, don’t overdo it. Call the ‘pros’ if you have questions. “Listen to your own
body”.
In Memoriam
Barry Almos passed away on November 23, 2013. His passions included golf, scuba diving, skidooing, hiking,
exploring his family tree, and recently, studying with the Canadian Red Cross to work abroad providing disaster relief
to those in need. He was 61.
We at PCCN Thunder Bay send our condolences to his family.
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Christmas Social 2013
55 Plus Centre — Tuesday December 17, 2013
Bill Horde presents John Filipovic with a plaque in appreciation of
his work to incorporate our group in 2002 and his ten years of
service as Secretary.
Carl Westerback celebrates his 80th Birthday at our Christmas
Party. Ray Dafoe presents him with the PCC tie.
Thank you to the ladies who looked after the food:
from left to right – Anne Scott, Nellie De Dura, Rose
Horde, Betty Zurba, Verna Lavoie.
Brian Scott—Director
Lorne Sampson - Director
Grant Arnold— Director
Jim Holmes—Director
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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News From The Region
Marcel’s Morsels
by Marcel Girouard, Hearst, ON
Online Support for Men Facing Prostate Cancer Likely to Increase
Writing these Morsels brings me way back to the late 1980s when I took one of my
first computer courses. I recall our instructor referring to computer communications
as the electronic highway being eight-feet wide; he envisioned that its width would
eventually grow to 16 miles. Back then, it was difficult to imagine such a vision as
very few of today’s applications had yet to be invented.
His reference to an electronic highway has long ago disappeared. Computers have really changed the way we
communicate. The next generation of men to face prostate cancer will probably get their peer support online.
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has established the Online Community for patients facing cancer. This is a
Facebook-like system in which you can enroll. You don’t have to use your real name; simply write your concerns
and someone will comment. On a weekly basis, the system emails to all who are registered a summary of all that
week’s comments. I’m registered for the French version entitled Parlons Cancer.
Prostate Cancer Canada Network (PCCN) recently announced a partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society
to launch their Prostate Cancer Information Service (PCIS). Services will be offered in several languages, will be
confidential and evidence-based, and will also be available by phone or email. Resources will be distributed and
referrals to PCCN programs will be offered.
Using social media to empower one’s wellness and taking part in Online Communities are increasing all the
time. However, one must find safe social media to get quality information and support. There are a lot of
fraudsters out there, so make sure the web site you use is safe.
Movember’s Millions
Movember Foundation 2013 has again been a success. Over the years, millions of dollars have been raised through
people sponsoring men who grow their mustaches during November. Movember is proud to have financed 577
research projects in concert with 20 men’s health partners in 21 countries. Globally, Movember concentrates
its efforts on fighting prostate and testicular cancers and improving men’s mental health. Movember insists
on collaboration from research scientists – not only nationally, but globally – as well as on transparency and
accountability for all projects funded.
Here’s wishing all our readers a cancer-free 2014.
Video Conference Announcement
On Monday, March 17, 2014 the next Video Conference will take place from St. Joseph’s Hospital,
Thunder Bay, @ 7:00 PM EST. This will be a meeting of PCCN leaders from the Region and Thunder Bay to
discuss how we can support and help each other.
Looking For Information & Support In Your Area?
Atikokan
Brad Ricci (807)597-2724
Dryden
Horst Lang (807) 223-5516
Fort Frances
Contact Person Needed
Hearst
Marcel Girouard (705) 362-8154
Kapuskasing
Contact Person Needed
Kenora
Brian Booty (807) 468-4334
Longlac
Contact Person Needed
Nipigon/Red Rock
Cliff Grove (807) 887-2828
Terrace Bay/Schreiber
John St. Amand (807) 825-9054
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Prostate Cancer Canada Announcements
PSA Recommendation - Know Your Number
Recommendation One: Men should get a PSA test in their 40s to establish their baseline.
Recommendation Two: Men at high risk for prostate cancer should talk to their primary care
provider before age 40 about prostate cancer.
Recommendation Three: At or over age 70, the decision to end PSA testing should be based on
individual factors.
Prostate Cancer Information Service: 1-855-722-4636 or support@prostatecancer.ca
Upcoming Events
Thursday, February 20: Guest Speaker is Dr. Chris Lai, on “Cell Research on Prostate Cancer & Heart Disease”. 7:00 P.M., 55 Plus Centre, 700 River Street.
Thursday, March 20:
Guest Speaker Group is 807 Improv, on “Laughter And Laughing At Ourselves As Good Medicine”. 7:00 P.M., 55 Plus Centre, 700 River Street.
Newsletter Committee
Email: info@pccnthunderbay.org
Beth Long Brian Scott Marcel Girouard Ed Long 983-2353 983-2033 (705) 362-8154 983-2353 Bill Vantour
767-8515
TRURO & AREA
Board Members
Contact Us
Ed Long
Brian Scott
Bill Vantour
Bill Bartley
Cy Zurba
Ray Dafoe
President
Secretary/Treasurer
Vice President
Director
Past President
Director
Bill Horde
Lorne Sampson
Director
Director
Bob Danylko
Jim Holmes
Grant Arnold
Director
Director
Director
Bob Lavoie
Director
Thunder Bay
1100 Memorial Avenue - Suite 374
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 4A3
807.627.0333
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