0:00 Introduction 4:44 Vacuum Therapy Presentation 18:08 How to use a VED A radical prostatectomy can result in both erectile dysfunction and loss of penile length. Vacuum Erection Devices (VED) are recommended by doctors as a highly effective treatment to promote natural arterial blood flow necessary for healing and maintenance of length. Bear Johal, CEO and co-founder of Osbon Medical joins us here to talk about vacuum therapy for penile rehabilitation. --- About Bear: Bear Johal is the Co-founder and CEO of Osbon Medical Canada, whose company is on a mission to make VEDs (vacuum erection devices) accessible to all Canadian men. Bear has worked in healthcare for close to a decade, formerly serving as Operations Manager for a group of pharmacies across the province. He holds a master's degree in communications and recently implemented vaccine programs across the country through his non-profit Immunize.io. Now, Bear has his focus set on men's health and the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men--prostate cancer. --- For more information on Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (formerly Prostate Cancer Foundation BC) please visit prostatecanada.ca The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. The primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice.

The 2022 Prostate Cancer Virtual Conference presented by Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (formerly Prostate Cancer Foundation BC) took place over the weekend of September 17th and 18th. The second day of the Conference, 'Prostate Cancer Realities,' focussed on what prostate cancer patients need to know while on their prostate cancer journeys. This video features Reanne Booker, Oncologic Nurse, speaking on 'Maintaining Intimacy in Partnerships Affected by Prostate Cancer.' For more information on Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada, please visit prostatecanada.ca The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. The primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice.

This video is a recording of Dr. Francisco Garcia speaking at the January 2023 Partners in Prostate Support Group meeting. Dr. Garcia speaks on sexual dysfunction in both prostate cancer patients and their partners, what you can do about it, and how to talk to your partner about it. For more information about our Partners in Prostate support group for partners of prostate cancer patients, please visit partnersinprostate.ca For more information on Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (formerly Prostate Cancer Foundation BC) please visit prostatecanada.ca The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. The primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice.

The 2022 Prostate Cancer Virtual Conference presented by Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (formerly Prostate Cancer Foundation BC) took place over the weekend of September 17th and 18th. The second day of the Conference, 'Prostate Cancer Realities,' focussed on what prostate cancer patients need to know while on their prostate cancer journeys. Dr. Linda Carlson, Psychosocial Oncologist, speaks here on managing anxiety and difficult emotions along your cancer journey with mindfulness. For more information on Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada, please visit prostatecanada.ca The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. The primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice.

This video is a recording from a presentation given to the Coast to Coast prostate cancer support group. Bibiana is a Masters student in UBC’s reproductive and developmental sciences program. She is currently completing her master’s research at UBC’s Sexual Health Research Lab supervised by Dr. Lori Brotto. She is involved in the INTROSPPECT study, which examines the use of mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy interventions for prostate cancer survivors and their partners who are experiencing sexual dysfunction. She has also created education materials on these therapies in collaboration with Vancouver’s Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program. The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. The primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice.

In honour of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Jolyon Hallows, published authour and volunteer for the Family Caregivers of BC, joined us at our monthly Partners in Prostate (a support group for partners of prostate cancer patients) meeting to teach us about Self Care for Caregivers. Learn more about Partners in Prostate at https://partnersinprostate.ca --- About our speaker: Jolyon Hallows, author of A Parkinson’s Life: And a Caregiver’s Roadmap, is a published author and authority on project management. His connection to Parkinson’s disease began when his wife, Sandra, was diagnosed with the disease and he became her caregiver. His book deals with Sandra’s struggles with the disease and his struggles to become a caregiver. He has given numerous presentations on caregiving for the Parkinson Society of BC, and at the National Caregiving Conference in Chicago. --- The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. The primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice.

This video is a recording of Prostate Cancer BC's February 2021 Nationwide Support Group meeting held over Zoom. Reanne is an oncology and palliative care Nurse Practitioner in Calgary. She has worked in cancer care for over 20 years. She currently works with the Palliative Care Consult Team at Foothills Medical Centre and is also working on her PhD in Nursing through the University of Victoria. The focus of her research is on the integration of palliative care in oncology. Some of her clinical and research interests include: symptom management, sexual health and cancer, the integration of palliative care in oncology, and medical cannabis in cancer care. Reanne is the current President of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology. For more information on prostate cancer support groups across Canada, please visit: www.prostatecanada.ca The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Prostate Cancer Foundation BC or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. he primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice.

Dr. Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a certified sexuality counselor, clinical specialist nurse, and author of 13 books. She aims for every person with cancer to be able to have a discussion about sexuality with their health care providers. This meeting is a recording from the September 8th instalment of Prostate Cancer Canada's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Speaker Series 2020 which took place over Zoom. Please note that only the speaker portion of the meeting was recorded; the Q&A portion following was not to ensure the privacy of each participant. This meeting is proudly presented by Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (formerly Prostate Cancer Foundation BC). For more information, please visit www.prostatecanada.ca Happy Prostate Cancer Awareness Month! The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. The primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice. 0:00 ANNE KATZ PHD RN FAAN 2:48 SEXUAL SIDE EFFECTS OF TREATMENT 4:16 WHAT ARE THESE? 9:02 HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THESE 10:03 TALK TO YOUR PARTNER 14:27 TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR 20:05 ASK FOR A REFERRAL 21:45 THINGS TO REMEMBER

This video is an excerpt from a national Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting presented by Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (formerly Prostate Cancer Foundation BC). Dr. Richard Wassersug is a research, Honorary Professor at UBC, author of author of 'Androgen Deprivation Therapy: An Essential Guide for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones,' and most proudly, a prostate cancer patient himself. This lecture speaks about maintaining quality of life despite the many side effects of hormone or Androgen Deprivation Therapy treatment for prostate cancer; it is focussed on both the patient, and partner, perspective. The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. The primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice.

How can men treated for prostate cancer expect their ejaculations and orgasms to change? Video presented by Stacy Elliott, MD, Clinical Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia. 00:10 – What is the biology of ejaculation? 01:00 – What about Androgen Deprivation Therapy? 01:40 – Will my orgasms change? 02:10 – What if my orgasm is painful?

This video is a recording of Prostate Cancer Canada's North Shore Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting held over Zoom. Maureen McGrath hosts the Sunday Night Health Show, a live National Radio program in Canada that is also available on iTunes, google play, spotify and wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Maureen is an RN who specializes in menopause and other health related issues. She also treats men who experience sexual health issues such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low sexual desire and urinary incontinence. Maureen is Chair of the BC Chapter of Canadian Nurse Continence Advisors. Maureen has been a featured guest on Global TV, Joy TV, The Vancouver Sun, The Province, Best Health Magazine, Elle Magazine, The North Shore News, Surrey Now, The Langley Times, and dozens of other publications including academic journals. -- For more information on Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada's (formerly Prostate Cancer Foundation BC) support groups, please visit: www.prostatecanada.ca The views, information, and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (PCFC) or its employees. PCFC is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the videos available for watching on this site. The primary purpose of these videos is to educate and inform, but these videos do not constitute, or replace, medical or other professional advice.

Here are some common questions and myths about erections, orgasms, and ejaculation for men with prostate cancer – both before and after treatment. Video presented by Stacy Elliott, MD, Clinical Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia. 00:50 – Can I still have an orgasm with no erection or ejaculation? 01:17 – Do erections matter? 02:03 – After prostate cancer treatment, will my erection return? 02:16 – How common is erectile dysfunction?

Learn about dealing with changes to your penis, and sex drive following prostate cancer treatment. Video presented by Stacy Elliott, MD, Clinical Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia. 00:20 – What if I notice more bend in the penis (Peyronie’s)? 01:02 – Why does my penis feel shorter? 02:13 – How do I deal with urine leakage? 02:44 – How can I prevent climacturia? 03:10 – What about my sex drive? 03:32 – Androgen Deprivation Therapy

A discussion on the different ways you and your partner can deal with erectile dysfunction after being treated for prostate cancer. Video presented by Stacy Elliott, MD, Clinical Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia. 00:26 – How do PDE5 Inhibitor Pills (like Viagra) work? 00:59 – Will pills work for me? 01:46 – What about injections? 02:01 – Are the injections painful? 02:51 – For the video on understanding penile injection, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-s4jpqETE 03:03 – How do Vacuum Erection Devices work? 03:35 – which option is right for me?