Tuesday May 14, 2024

Doors open 6:30pm, Meeting: 7:00 pm – 8:45 pmWellspring Edmonton House, 11306 65 Ave NW Our May 13th speaker will be Brian Kryska. You will recall Brian’s shared his experience with local ablation treatment received in Indian Wells, Ca. Brian will have undertaken a PMSA scan prior to the presentation and he will share those […]

Tuesday April 9, 2024

Doors open 6:30pm, Meeting: 7:00 pm – 8:45 pmWellspring Edmonton House, 11306 65 Ave NW Our April 9th speaker is Dr. Godbout. Dr Godbout’s research team is examining the timeframe from PC diagnosis to metastasizes of the cancer beyond the prostate. I understand she will co-present with her researchers. We will provide light snacks and […]

ManVan Update, January 2024

The ManVan initiative is a growing success. Coordinator Keith Persuad has the Van booked until the end of March. We would enthusiastically welcome more volunteers to help host these events. This is a simple task. We approach men that appear to be between 50 and 70 years of age and ask if they would like […]

Tuesday March 12, 2024

Doors open 6:30pm, Meeting: 7:00 pm – 8:45 pmWellspring Edmonton House, 11306 65 Ave NW I am still waiting to hear from 2 potential speakers. If the speakers can’t make the meeting , we will revert to the members in attendance to contribute to the success of the meeting. The meetings in which members share […]

January Newsletter

  Tuesday, January 9th Doors open for setup at 6:30PM, Meeting 7:00-8:45PM Wellspring Edmonton House, 11306 65 Ave NW   Please accept the Executive’s wishes for a fulfilling 2024 and the good health that allows you to enjoy the coming year. Dr Desmond Pink is our scheduled speaker for the January 9th membership meeting held […]

December Newsletter

Thanks to the 29 members that attended the November meeting to listen to and provide support to our speaker Ray P. By all accounts it was an informative and engaging meeting.. Please join us at Wellspring December 12 / 7:00 PM for our monthly meeting. Bryan Krysta has agreed to share his story on treatment […]

November Newsletter

  Meeting Tuesday, November 14th Doors open for setup at 6:30PM, Meeting 7:00-8:45PM Wellspring Edmonton House, 11306 65 Ave NW   Lots happening on the ManVan scene and by the  time the meeting arrives,the volunteers from the support group will have worked at least 3 ManVanevents. There are several more clinics to be scheduled in […]

October Newsletter

Members Thanks to the 39 members that attended the  September meeting. Dr Kinnaird stated he was impressed and the trickle down effect at the Kipness Clinic will put us in good stead. Thanks again for answering the call.   One of the Executive goals is to lobby  for an improved Kipness Centre education program. The Calgary Prostate centre has […]

August Newsletter

Members I hope summer has been enjoyable for everyone and families.   The Executive is seeking help with a dynamic project that will unfold in the next 8 weeks.   Calgary Prostate Centre is bringing the ManVan to Edmonton for a permanent residency. The ManVan is a mobile lab that appears at “events” and is fully equipped […]

July Newsletter

I hope everyone is enjoying summer and health as good as it can be considering the circumstances.   A few quick notes:   Reminder – Edmonton’s own Dr Adam Kinnaird  is featured on the BC Prostate Cancer speaking roster  July 13th. Dr Kinnaird has been instrumental in the new precise biopsy, precise external beam radiation treatment […]