has been newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. This time is spent explaining to the client his particular diagnosis, the treatment options available, what is involved with different options and some of the possible side effects that could occur with treatment. These sessions are also open to the significant others and any other family members who may be interested. Although it is very controversial I personally recommend that all men have both the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test and the digital rectal examination (DRE). These tests should begin at age 50 providing there is no family history of prostate cancer. If there is a history or the individual is of African-Canadian decent, these tests should begin no later than age 40. Besides being the executive director of the OPRC I have facilitated the Kelowna Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group for more than 12 years.This support group meets on the second Saturday of each month. The meetings are open to anyone who wishes to receive more information on prostate cancer and significant others are always welcome. At the present time there is no prostate cancer support group in Penticton so all those men from the South Okanagan are invited to our meetings.For more information on the location, dates, and times of the meetings, please contact the OPRC at 250-712-2002. BREN WITT is the executive director & founder of the Okanagan Prostate Resource Centre Society in Kelowna, and facilitator of the Kelowna Prostate Cancer Support & Awareness Group. A prostate cancer survivor who not only promotes the awareness of this disease but is also a strong advocate for men and their families going through this disease.
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