February 12th 2008

It seems inappropriate to even start this month’s news without acknowledging the passing of our chairman and co-founder of UsToo! Brampton. Fred Norris passed away in mid January after he was hospitalized in mid December due to a reoccurrence of the disease that he had dedicated his life to fighting. Unfortunately, in the last year we have also lost Don Grant, another founding member of the group. Through their continuous efforts even up to and including the December Pot Luck Dinner in Fred’s case, the cause of Prostate Cancer Awareness has been advanced. The efforts of such dedicated Volunteers, Physicians and Researchers has begun to stem the tide in this battle with measurable improvements noted in the outcome of those diagnosed with this disease. Dietary Prevention, Early Diagnosis and Patient Specific Treatments hold the promise of one day eliminating the sense of loss that we feel at this time. We extend our sympathies to Fred’s family and at the same time express our admiration of the man and of a job that was always well done. His legacy will live on.

Former Chair, Fred Norris
April 10, 1925 - January 22, 2008

Dr. Andrew Loblaw: "The Timing of Hormones After Treatment Failure & New RT Techniques"
Staff Radiation Oncologist, Director of Radiation Oncology Research, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre In his talk Dr. Andrew Loblaw will cover several topics of interest to our members:
1. To understand the benefits, side effects and risks of Androgen deprivation therapy.
2. To understand recent research findings in the treatment of localized prostate cancer with radiation
3. To review new radiation treatments which implement the findings of #2

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