Us TOO in Seattle

A ZERO 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, April 16, 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 of Dr. Ed Weber.

At 7 pm we will be joined by our guest speaker. This month's speaker is Dr. Cynthia Thomson, Director of the Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention and Health Promotion at the University of Arizona. Dr. Thomson will be discussing "Diet, Self-efficacy, and Self-regulation" in managing prostate cancer.

Dr. Cynthia Thomson, PhD, RDN leads a multidisciplinary research program in cancer prevention research focusing on lifestyle behaviors, cancer prevention and survivorship. Her translational research program integrates novel interventions including mobile health technologies and delivery systems, as well as behavioral theory and cancer-relevant biomarker research to advance understanding of optimal health behaviors to improve health after a cancer diagnosis. Her research includes dissemination and implementation science to expand the impact of her evidence-based research. She has published over 200 cancer-related peer-reviewed manuscripts and books chapters building the evidence for nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer prevention and survivorship.

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

Our next in-person meeting is on Wednesday, April 23, 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.