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Prostate Cancer Support Group

Our group is a forum for patients and caregivers to learn about and discuss prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and the life changes that affect us. We provide information and support for all stages of the cancer journey.

Meetings

Meetings are held twice monthly: on the third Wednesday of each month via Zoom, and on the fourth Wednesday in person at the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th Street, Seattle. Meetings begin promptly at 6 pm Pacific Time and end by 8 pm.

Zoom meetings start with an hour of conversation and questions and answers, followed by a guest speaker, typically an expert in some aspect of prostate cancer research or treatment.

In person meetings are more casual and intimate, and do not have guest speakers.

Next Meeting

Our next Zoom meeting is on Wednesday, November 20, at 6 pm Pacific Time. The first hour will be a general discussion with questions and answers. This is a chance to learn from one another's lived experiences and to ask diagnosis and treatment questions to Dr. Ed Weber.

At 7 pm we will be joined by our guest speaker. This month's guest is Dr. Evan Yu.

Dr. Yu will be speaking on the latest research in de-intensifying treatments for metastatic prostate cancer to reduce side effects.

Dr. Evan Yu, MD is a medical oncologist who treats prostate, bladder, and testicular cancer. A nationally recognized prostate cancer researcher, he’s passionate about searching for the next wave of cancer treatments—targeted agents with greater cancer specificity and fewer side effects. His respect and compassion for people undergoing cancer treatment were already in place but deepened when his father developed bladder cancer. Now he’s dedicated to strengthening the links between clinical care and laboratory research so the prognosis for patients gets better and better.

Please contact the meeting organizer at marty@chakoian.com for the Zoom link.

Our next in-person meeting is on Wednesday, November 27, at 6 pm at the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th Street in Seattle. Our room is off the parking lot behind the building. Look for a sign on the door at the west end.

Contact Us

For more information, contact Marty Chakoian, marty@chakoian.com, 206-412-0571.

Useful Links

The following sites have high quality, accurate information regarding prostate cancer:

ZERO Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Foundation

Prostate Cancer Research Institute

American Cancer Society

MaleCare

AnCan

Other Resources

These resources provide valuable services related to prostate cancer treatment and the management of side effects.