Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting

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The Prostate Cancer Support Group is an in-person and virtual group for Mayo Clinic patients and their caregivers. The group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:30 pm CT.

Each month guest speakers from the Mayo Clinic oncology team provide education on specific topics related to prostate cancer. Following the presentation and Q & A time, members share information and experiences.

In-person space is limited, but all are welcome to participate via Zoom.

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https://mc-meet.zoom.us/j/99555673337?pwd=RXoyN3c1MlIxak1zRHRoUWtia0ROdz09

budisnothome | @budisnothome | May 3 6:53am

I believe the meetings are back at Baldwin not Charter House.

budisnothome | @budisnothome | May 3 8:00pm

Vetter, Richard J., Ph.D.

From:
rvetter@mayo.edu
To:
PCa Support Group
Cc:
Frey, Laura J.

Fri, May 3 at 1:12 PM

Hey Support Group Members,

Our next meeting will be held at noon on Wednesday May 8 and will feature two speakers. The meeting will be held in our usual spot, Baldwin 1-507.

First, Colleen Young, Community Director for Mayo Clinic Connect, will bring us up to date on peer-to-peer sharing made possible through Mayo Connect. She will explain how patients, caregivers, family and friends can share what they know about their own cancer experiences, the impact of their cancer on family members, and their treatments choices and experiences. Connect is a public forum, and she will tell us how to sign up if we aren't already.

Second, I will share the latest statistics on prostate cancer including survival statistics, new cases, new deaths, and trends. I will also share limited statistics on the impact of various treatments including surgery vs. radiation vs. immunology.

For those who cannot attend in person, you may connect via Zoom using the following link:

Zoom Link for all 2024 Meetings:
https://mc-meet.zoom.us/j/97754646540?pwd=SDlHV0lhZlE1QUZnbzhRdVRORllWdz09
Hope to see you on Wednesday,
Dick

Richard J. Vetter, PhD

Professor Emeritus

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN 55905

(H) 507-281-3917

scratssun | @scratssun | May 3 10:47pm

In reply to @budisnothome "Vetter, Richard J., Ph.D. From: rvetter@mayo.edu To: PCa Support Group Cc: Frey, Laura J. Fri, May..." + (show)

I was a very satisfied proton beam survivor until recently . In March 2024 my (surgical urologist blasted a large stone and inserted a stent in the urethra. Since removing the stent,
I have been hospitalized twice with severe infections. My urologist maintains the damage to my kidney, ureter and bladder are so severe from the proton radiation that my alternatives are 1. Live with the situation, 2. nephroscopy, or 3. use small intestine to bypass ureter. None of these he maintains are successful alternatives. I am now asking for suggestions as where to go and what type of doctor might work with cases like mine.

budisnothome | @budisnothome | May 4 6:34am

In reply to @scratssun "I was a very satisfied proton beam survivor until recently . In March 2024 my (surgical..." + (show)

If you email me budishome@aol.com. I found a doc in St Paul who specializes in radiation caused urology problems. He has helped me for the past 2 years. Wonderful surgeon.

jeffzeider | @jeffzeider | May 9 5:58am

I had to miss the meeting on 5/9. Was it recorded and can you provide the link to the recording? Also, is there an archive of previous meetings ? Thank yoi

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Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting

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