Monthly Meetings – Prostate Edmonton Peer Support

Tuesday March 10, 2026

Doors open 6:30pm, Meeting: 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Wellspring Edmonton House, 11306 65 Ave NW

Join us on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 as we welcome Dr. Neils-Erik Jacobsen, from the Kipnes Urology Centre here in Edmonton.

We have asked Dr. Jacobsen to speak about

Prostatectomy Information on procedure(s),
How / why (criteria for ) the recommendation for the procedure is made
Limitations on patient qualifications for prostatectomy
Margins
Post surgery follow-up – ensuring therapy was effective
How urinary function is ensured,
BPH and therapy procedures – what is available in Edmonton
Bladder issues resulting from enlarged prostate
Anything else that he may like to speak upon.

We will collect questions a week or so prior to the night, and pass those questions on, with the caveat that not all questions can be answered, and that we stay away from details relative to individual cases. Please send your questions to: johnbreen426@gmail.com

We will provide light snacks and drinks at the meeting.

As always, you are encouraged to bring along a friend or family member that may be facing a PC diagnosis. If you are aware of someone struggling with PC, let us know and we will try to help.

Question and answer session to follow.

Tuesday April 14, 2026

Doors open 6:30pm, Meeting: 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Wellspring Edmonton House, 11306 65 Ave NW

Please join us on Tuesday, April 14th, as we welcome Dr. Adam Kinnaird, Urologist and Researcher at the Kipnes Urology Centre, Edmonton.

Dr. Kinnaird has recently been awarded the prestigious 2026 European Association of Urology Imaging Award in London, England, for his pioneering research in prostate cancer diagnostics.

In addition, he has been awarded a $570,000 grant to lead a global clinical trial exploring advanced screening technologies. It’s an honor to have him with us.

We have asked Dr. Kinnaird to speak on three areas of interest to our group: Prostate Biopsies, Cryotherapy and his research initiatives

· how / why (criteria for ) the recommendation for each of the procedures is made,

· Targeted MRI-guided Biopsy procedure and recovery

· Recommendation and Qualification / Limitations for cryotherapy

· Immediate (days following) cryo follow-up – catheter, meds, aftercare…

· Post cryo follow-up – how it is ensured that therapy was effective

· Post procedure urinary function

· Research initiatives and clinical trials

We typically ask our members for input on what you may like to hear about and what questions you may have. Please send your questions to: johnbreen426@gmail.com with the caveat that not all questions might be answered, and that we stay away from details relative to individual cases. We will pass these questions on to Dr. Kinnaird for his consideration.

As always, you are encouraged to bring along a family member to share the evening, and you may like to invite a friend who may be facing and/or struggling with a PC diagnosis. Our group is here to offer help and support.

Light snacks and refreshments will be available.

Question and answer session to follow.

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Tuesday March 10, 2026

Tuesday April 14, 2026

Prostate Edmonton Peer Support Society (PEPSS) is a community dedicated to establishing a caring and judgement free connection group for those seeking to meet individuals dealing with a prostate cancer diagnoses within their family or friend network.

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You may not want to ask questions at a group meeting. You may want to speak with someone having the same issues. You may want to talk with someone who has gone through the same treatment you are considering. Or after treatment, you may be dealing with complications.