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Prostate Cancer and Men's Health

Men's Health Initiative of British Columbia: Connecting the Dots & PSA-The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly

This lecture, offered in partnership with the Victoria Prostate Centre, will cover two topics.

Men's Health Initiative of British Columbia (MHIBC)- Connecting the Dots:

Across the lifespan mortality rates are higher in males than in females, and in BC, average male life expectancy is currently 4.4 years less than females. The potential to develop a Men’s Health program in British Columbia is here and now; by building on the expertise we currently have across multiple institutions and disciplines, we can become global leaders and develop a strong model of male health care, awareness, education, research and advocacy. In this session, learn about ‘connecting the dots’ or, connecting the diverse foci of excellence in our healthcare delivery sectors, including government, public health, and educational and research communities in BC, and exploring these foci through a “male lens.” This session will address how ‘connecting all of these dots’ will open the door for establishing a male-friendly health oriented society that is an equal partner to women’s, children’s, aboriginal and immigrant health initiatives, and what you can do to get involved.

PSA-The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly:

Many experts are stepping back to take a look at the implications of the widespread use of PSA screening. This shift comes on the heels of a growing body of evidence showing that the benefits of PSA screening may not outweigh the potential harm of unnecessary treatment. Although experts are somewhat split on the value of PSA tests as a screening tool, there is widespread agreement on two major points: over-diagnosis and over-treatment rates are far too high, and there is an urgent need to refine PSA testing to be a more effective screening tool. In this session, learn about the realities of PSA testing and the controversies around using this as a diagnostic tool.

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