Patient Resources
The information in this section directs you to further sources of information about prostate cancer, general cancers, complementary medicines, cancer and nutrition and general nutrition sources. In addition, the Vancouver Prostate Centre has the Prostate Centre Supportive Care Program; and patients may access the Oncology Social Work Services at the BCCA; both of which are highlighted below.
Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program
The Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program is a comprehensive survivorship program developed at the Vancouver Prostate Centre for men with prostate cancer, their partners, and their family from the time of initial diagnosis onward. Men can self-refer to this program or be referred by their doctor. A doctor's referral is required for the Sexual Health Service. Their website (linked above) hosts their most current information.
Oncology Social Work Services
The Prostate Centre recognizes that dealing with cancer causes distress and, at times, difficulty coping. Oncology social workers are available to help patients and their loved ones solve problems associated with cancer treatment. These services are available through the Patient & Family Counseling Services at BC Cancer. There is no additional cost to you, as the services are considered part of the medical treatment. Services may include supportive counseling, education, assistance with problem solving, and referrals to community agencies and support groups. The service can be contacted at the phone numbers given on their page at the BCC website.
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Please refer to the sections below for links to further information:
Patient resources links to further information / Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
BC Cancer
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/
604-877-6000
Prostate Cancer Canada
1-888-255-0333
Prostate Cancer Canada booklets and brochures
The Prostate Cancer Foundation
1-800-757-2873
University of Toronto’s Prostate Centre
416-946-2100
Patient resources links to further information / General Cancer
General Cancer
BC Cancer
www.bccancer.bc.ca
604-877-6000
The Canadian Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.ca/en/?region=bc
1-888-939-3333
The National Cancer Institute (USA)
www.cancer.gov
1-800-422-6237
Updated January 30, 2020
Patient resources links to further information / Complementary Medicine
Complementary Medicine
BC Cancer
www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/coping-with-cancer/complementary-alternative-therapies
604-877-6000
BC Cancer - Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes Program (CAMEO)
www.bccancer.bc.ca/cameo
604-707-5960
National Cancer Agency - The Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM)
http://dctd.cancer.gov/ProgramPages/occam/default.htm
1-888-644-6226
Patient resources links to further information / Cancer and Nutrition Sites
Cancer and Nutrition Sites
Nutrition videos by our Centre's Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program
pcscprogram.ca/pcsc-program/resources/videos/
Nourish - Eat well tips for men with prostate cancer (PDF brochures, requires free account to download)
https://www.nourishonline.ca/nourish-extra-eat-well-tips-for-men-with-prostate-cancer/
Living with Prostate Cancer: Diet Recommendations by UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre (PDF, on PCSC website)
pcscprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UCSF-PCF_Diet_GuideIIweb_April2018.pdf
Healthy Living (Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Mental Wellnes), Prostate Cancer Canada
www.prostatecancer.ca/Prostate-Cancer/Facing-Prostate-Cancer/Healthy-Living
Living with Prostate Cancer: Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations, Prostate Cancer Foundation
www.pcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PCF_HW_Guide2017.pdf
Nutrition Information, BC Cancer
www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/coping-with-cancer/nutrition-support
Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC
urology.ubc.ca/patient-information/prostate-care
The American Institute for Cancer Research
www.aicr.org/foods-that-fight-cancer/
Diet Guidelines for Immunosuppressed Patients (PDF), Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
www.seattlecca.org/sites/default/files/page_content/2017-08/Diet%2520for%2520Immunosuppressed%2520Patients.pdf
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
www.mcancer.org/support/symptoms-and-side-effects/cancer-nutrition-services/managing-eating-problems
Patient resources links to further information / General Nutrition
General Nutrition
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
www.eatright.org
The Canadian Nutrient File (CNF)
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/fiche-nutri-data/index-eng.php
HealthLinkBC Healthy Eating
www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthyeating/
Dial 811 toll-free in BC
Dietitians of Canada
www.dietitians.ca
Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/index_e.html
Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter
541-737-5075
Nutrition.gov
www.nutrition.gov
The Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition Archive - hosted by The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research
www.cfdr.ca/sharing/CCFNLibrary.aspx