Here is a digest of the types of events in which out group has had an involvement or organised in past year or so from March 2009 to the present date:
- 3 February 2012 - awareness marquee at Manuka Oval where the Prime Minister’s XI cricket team was scheduled to play Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, the match never eventuated due to rain. However, our members were able to provide information about prostate cancer health to lots of folk as they entered the oval. A few pictures are shown here.
- November 2011 - breakfast BBQ for tradesmen at Bunnings Tuggeranong.
.. - 11 November 2011 - awareness tent at Federation Mall when The Long Ride bikers were in Canberra.
.. - 8 November 2011 - awareness presentation at Kambah Lions club.
.. - 19 October 2011 - Presentation to regular monthly meeting by oncologist Dr Paul Craft. Dr Craft’s precis of his address: “There are a number of new treatments for prostate cancer that are becoming available right now, including chemotherapy options. Although not major breakthroughs, these new treatments are quite exciting for prostate cancer, where progress has been pretty slow in the past. Also we have a few trials open in prostate cancer that I can mention (these are testing new treatments for men where all of the standard treatments have been exhausted).” A copy Dr Craft’s presentation can be downloaded from here as a 3.7 MB PDF file. Pictures taken at the meeting can be seen here.
.. - 23 September 2011 – Barbecue stall at Bunnings, Belconnen
.. - 21 September 2011 - Presentation to regular monthly meeting by Canberra urologist Dr Ahmad Al-Sameraaii. He discussed devices that are being used to treat chronic incontinence. Amongst the devices he discussed was a relatively new one - the new ATOM device. The annual general meeting was held after this meeting. See here and here for a few pictures.
.. - 10 September 2011 - Barbecue stall at Bunnings, Tuggeranong.
.. - 16 September 2011 – ACT Legislative Assembly Opposition Barbecue in Civic. See here for more information and pictures.
.. - 18 September 2011 – awareness table and bucket collection at the German Autofest on the Patrick White lawns adjacent to the Australian national Library.
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- 17 August 2011 - Presentation to regular monthly meeting by Vivienne van Dissel - specialist prostate cancer nurse. Vivienne attended an international urological conference in Melbourne recently and reported to the Group about the many interesting sessions at the conference. Vivienne is currently the only specialist prostate cancer care nurse in ACT Health (a second is soon to be appointed).
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- 20 July 2011 - Presentation to regular monthly meeting by Dr Lyn Austen, radiation oncologist at the the Canberra Hospital. Dr Austen informed members about the role of brachytherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer. A black and white copy of her presentation slides can be downloaded from here as a 1.8 MB PDF file.
.. - 15 June 2011 - Presentation to regular monthly meeting by Fran Morson of the ACT Department of Health. Fran is a Specialist Nurse trained in Prostate Care and Treatment. She is attached to the Continence Unit at ACT Health. Fran informed the group about about the bi-monthly information sessions that are provided by ACT Health for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and about post-treatment services that are available. More details about these services are here.
.. - 9, 13 and 15 June 2011 - Presentations to Queanbeyan Fire Brigade members
.. - 4 Jun Presentation to Vietnamese Seniors at Civic ACT
.. - 1 June 2011 - Presentation to St John Vianny Seniors at Waramanga
.. - 19 May 2011 - Presentation to Lions Club, Gunghalin 18 May 2011
.. - Presentation to regular monthly meeting by urologist Dr Hodo Haxhimolla. Dr Haxhimolla informed the group about a robotic biopsy device which its manufacturer claims has benefits of increased accuracy and lowered risk of infection or haematuria (see manufacturer’s details here: http://www.biobotsurgical.com ). He informed the group about a new technique of MRI guided biopsies. He also discussed urethral slings as a method of addressing persistent incontinence. Dr Haxhimolla expressed the view that slings had some advantages over the artificial sphincter device. He indicated that he was examining a new type of sling - the ATOMS, made by AMI (Agency for Medical Innovations). This sling can be adjusted through injection of a fluid into a reservoir that is part of the implanted device (see manufacturer’s video here).
.. - 18 May 2011 - Awareness stall at ‘Claiming the Day Expo’ held at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden ACT
.. - 2 May 2011 - Presentation to staff at Deane’s Bus Lines, Queanbeyan, NSW
.. - 26 April 2011 - Presentation to CatholicCare Group at Aranda, ACT
.. - 20 April 2011 - Regular monthly meeting. There was no guest speaker for this meeting so the Ps, Qs and Is (Problems, Questions, Information) format was given its first airing: general business was followed by an early supper break during which members were encouraged to write topics for discussion on the white board. Then members discussed each topic, providing information and suggestions of much interest to those present.
.. - 16 April 2011 - Awareness stall at Wellbeing Expo held at Cooma Showground, NSW..
.. - 18, 19, 20 March 2011 - Annual General Meeting and Conference of the NSW/ACT Prostate Support Groups affiliated with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia was held at Rydge’s Lakeside. Led by Peter and Patricia Daley, a number of members of the Group assisted in the registration processes and attended the sessions which were very informative. Mike Boesen was a presenter at an optional session on Saturday 19 March. He informed those attending about the development of the Group’s web site. A precis of the presentation can be downloaded from here as a 252 KB PDF file. A copy of the presentation slides can be downloaded from here as a 2 MB PDF file. Pics of the event will be posted to the web site soon.
.. - 16 March 2011 - presentation to the regular monthly meeting by Bill Caddey (a walking coordinator for the Heart Foundation) on the Foundation’s walking program and other aspects of heart health - all very relevant for prostate cancer survivors. A copy of Bill’s presentation can be downloaded from here as a 1.3 MB file in PDF format. A higher resolution version can be downloaded from here as a 6.9 MB file in PDF format. Details about the Walking program can are here: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/sites/walking/Pages/default.aspx
.. - 16 February 2011 - Presentation to regular monthly meeting by Dr Adrian Wright from City Family Practice. Dr Wright gave a GP’s perspective on prostate issues.
.. - 14 February20121- Presentation to CatholicCare Group at Calvary Retirement Village.
.. - 12 February 2011 - Awareness table at the National Multicultural Festival.
.. - 9 February 2011 - Presentation to CatholicCare Group at Sacred Heart Church Hall, Pearce ACT
.. - 19 January 2011 - presentation to first monthly meeting for 2011 by Physiotherapist Irmina Nahon.
.. - 10 January 2011 - Awareness table at Prime Minister’s XI cricket match at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
.. - 27 November 2010 - Awareness table at Summer Cancer Forum at the Australian National Library.
.. - 24 November 2010 - presentation to staff at the Dept. of Finance & Deregulation.
.. - 17 November 2010 – presentation at our regular monthly meeting by Vivienne Van Dissel, Prostate Cancer Nurse and Urology Coordinator at The Canberra Hospital
.. - 20 October 2010 - presentation at our regular monthly meeting by Megan Evans of the ACT Palliative Care Society Inc.
.. - 16 and 17 October 2010 - information stall at Murrumbateman Field Days.
.. - 16 October 2010 - information stall at Coodabeen Champions broadcast of challenge matches at Ainslie Oval.
.. - 13 October 2010 - information stall at AFL Masters’ Carnival golf day at Vikings Capital Golf Club, Narrabundah.
.. - 12 October 2010 -information stall at AFL Masters Carnival football at Duntroon Oval
.. - 10 October 2010 -information stall at Men’s Wellbeing Expo at Kings Park
.. - 24 September 2010 - ACT Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher hosted BBQ outside King O’Malleys in Civic. Proceeds going to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. This was a good awareness raising event.
.. - 18 September 2010 - Awareness stall/BBQ at Bunnings Belconnen
.. - 15 September 2010 - Presentation to monthly meeting by Dr Hodo Haxhimolla, well-known Canberra urologist. Dr Haxhimolla addressed a wide range of topics of considerable interest to the audience.
.. - 10 September 2010 - Awareness stall/BBQ at Bunnings Fyshwick.
.. - 8 September 2010 - Awareness Stall at SHOUT’s Self Help and Awareness Day at the Community Centre at Cooleman Court, Weston.
.. - 2 September 2010 - Official launch of this web site and the group’s new brochure by Katy Gallagher, MLA Minister for Health and Deputy Chief Minister, Australian Capital Territory. The Minister’s press release is here.
.. - 18 August 2010 - presentation to monthly meeting by Patrick Blackall of Independence Australia. Patrick informed the group about the products and services offered by his company. These centre on providing people with the ability to regain and extend their independence after accident or injury including products relating to management of incontinence.
.. - Presentation about exercise for older adults - by Helen Palethorpe of the YMCA to the 21 July 2010 monthly meeting. A copy of Helen’s presentation slides can be downloaded as a 98 KB PDF file from here.
.. - Presentation by Trevor Rodgers and Janenne Hamilton of Relationships Australia to the 16 June 2010 monthly meeting. The presenters discussed relationship issues as they could apply to men who have undertaken treatment for prostate cancer.
.. - Presentation about the group’s activities made to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority - by group members Peter Daley and Chris Hansen on 16 June 2010.
.. - Presentation about imaging - by Dr David McKenna to the 19 May 2010 monthly meeting. Dr McKenna specialises in prostate imaging. He explained what techniques are available, their advantages and limitations and some new developments in imaging. Picture here.
.. - Information stand at the Cooma Mens’ Health Expo at the Cooma Showground. 17 April 2010. Picture here.
.. - Information stand at WHEELS 2010 car display 21 March 2010 held on the lawns of Old Parliament House, Canberra. As in 2009, the Council of ACT Motor Clubs in association with the Shannon’s Insurance Group very kindly selected our organisation as the recipient charity.
.. - Information stall at the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra on 7 February 2010. Pictures here.
.. - In 2009 the group provided funding support to seven ACT nurses who undertook a La Trobe University distance education course in prostate cancer support.
.. - Together with ACT Bosom Buddies, managed the Fernleigh Open Garden Weekend on 5-6 December 2009.
.. - Help given in 2009 and 2010 in establishment of a Cooma Prostate Cancer Support Group.
.. - Prostate cancer awareness presentation made to staff at the Australian National Library - by group members Jim Clough, Rosemary Sweet and Steve Sweet on 11 November 2009.
.. - Information stand at Murrumbateman Field Days on 17-18 October 2009
.. - Presentation about recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer - by urologist Dr Hodo Haxhimolla to the 16 September 2009 monthly meeting.
.. - Submission to the ACT Minister for Health requesting the creation of Prostate Cancer Care Nurse positions in the ACT in September 2009. See details here.
.. - Presentation about incontinence - by physiotherapist Irmina Nahon to the 19 August 2009 monthly meeting.
.. - Information stand at Bluebell pharmacies in support of the pharmacy’s displays relating to prostate cancer - June 15 to 22, 2009.
.. - Presentation about the group’s activities made to staff at the CSIRO - by group member Steve Sweet in May 2009
.. - Presentation about the group’s activities made to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy - by group member Jim Clough in May 2009
.. - Presentation about Prostate Cancer Nursing Course undertaken through La Trobe University - by Rachel Bilton RN - to the 20 May 2009 monthly meeting.
.. - Presentation on surgical advances in the treatment of incontinence - by Dr Simon McCredie to the 18 March 2009 monthly meeting.
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