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Dr. Eduardo Berger's Book Now Available
Dr. Eduardo Berger, who passed away in June 2009, was a member of the PCAO. He died from advanced prostate cancer. He wrote a book on advanced prostate cancer and how Peter Jones, another PCAO member, fought a losing battle with cancer. He passed away in 2006. The book was printed on the day of Dr. Berger's memorial service.
This short book is an interesting and informative account of how the prostate cancer progressed and the steps that Peter took to try and stop the progression of the disease.
Advanced Prostate Cancer: Peter Jones' Fight is available through the Prostate Cancer Association Ottawa. If you would like to make a donation to the PCAO and receive a copy call (613) 731-9722.
Welcome to the PCAO Website
The PCAO is a volunteer organization of prostate cancer survivors. Our aim is:
- to help men recently diagnosed with prostate cancer
- to promote awareness of this disease and the associated issues, and
- to provide support for men and their families who continue to live with recurrent cancer.
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are not alone. We would like to help you. We offer:
- Telephone contact so that we may be able to help with your first confrontation with diagnosis and treatment questions. We do NOT provide medical advice.
- Mentoring sessions for newly diagnosed patients where discussion takes places with other prostate cancer survivors. Information kits are distributed.
- Monthly meetings where you can obtain information, attend presentations on prostate cancer topics, and meet with other prostate cancer patients/survivors.
- Matching of patients so that you can share, hear first hand experiences, and form your own personal support group.
- A monthly newsletter that describes the Association's activities, events, and reports on interesting medical news.
