The monthly meetings will include an educational presentation, question-and-answer session and confidential discussion. A pelvic health physical therapist will moderate, and other health practitioners may join to educate and answer questions.
The group will gather from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in Community Room A at Community Stroke & Rehabilitation Center, 10215 Broadway, Crown Point. Space is limited, so registration is required. Prostate cancer patients, family and caregivers are welcome, but priority is given to cancer patients who would like to participate. Group meetings addressing topics of a personal nature will be limited to cancer patients. Attendees must adhere to hospital policy regarding masking and social distancing.
Call 219-661-6133 to register.
Discussion topic calendar:
· February 16: prostate cancer pathology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options
· March 16: healthy bowel and bladder
· April 20: returning to exercise and activity after prostate cancer
· May 18: persistent urinary incontinence after prostatectomy*
· June 15: prostate cancer pathology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options
· July 20: urinary incontinence after prostatectomy
· August 17: erectile dysfunction, hormone suppression treatment and sexual intimacy after prostate cancer treatment*
· September 21: pelvic pain and lymphedema after prostatectomy
· October 19: guided meditation, self-care, stress management and mental health resources
*open to cancer patients only
For more about cancer care, visit COMHS.org/cancer.
