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| History of Man to Man / Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Group Summary from 1999 to 2011 2011: Jan 6: Male Incontinence Treatment Options - Rich Nesbitt, PA-C Feb 3: WINGS Survivorship Program - Mindy Gribble, Coordinator Mar 3: Robotic Surgery Update - Dr Greg Anderson, Urologist Apr 7: Medical Myths That May Surprise You - Brian Udermann, PhD, UW La Crosse May 5: Benefits of Massage Therapy - Shirley Zak, Licensed Massage Therapist Jun 2: Recent Advances in Prostate Cancer Research - Dr Hocking, Oncology Jul 7: Support Group Picnic at the HighGround near Neillsville, WI Jul 7: Shirley Zak attending picnic and aviailable to give massages Aug 4: Intermittent Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer - DrFagbemi,, Oncologist Sep 1: Compare Prostate Cancer Cells to Other Cancer Cell - Dr Cold, Pathologist Oct 6: Burn out of the Care Provider - Chris Maghrak, APNP, St Joseph Hospital Nov 3: Soy Diet and Soy Recipes - Angie Wirkus, Registered Dietitian, St Joseph Hospital Dec 6: Support Group Christmas Party Dec 6: Benefits of Exercise and Nutrition - John and Susan Harrington, UW Marshfield-Wood County
Events: Jun 10: Wisconsin Survivorship Forum for Cancer Survivors "Pathways to Transition - A Roadmap to Survivorship" Dr Patricia Ganz, Professor, UCLA School Public Health
2010: Jan 7: Genetics and Medicine – Jim Weber, PhD, Prevention Genetics Jan 28: AMS sponsored event on Incontinence and ED in Wausau Feb 4: Insurance Coverage Explained – Roni Steiner-Machtan and staff Mar 4: Update on Prostate Cancer Research – Jim Burmester, PhD Apr 1: American Cancer Society Update – Erin Zastrow, ACS Representative May 6: PSA screening recommendations – Dr Reding, Oncologist (Burmester spoke for Reding) Jun 3: Histology of Prostate Cancer, Clay Models – Dr Cold, Pathologist Jul 7: Support Group Picnic at High Ground Memorial Park, near Neillsville, WI Aug 5: How Do You Spell Support – Chris Maghrak, RN, Saint Joseph Hospital Psych Floor Sep 2: Vaccine Therapy for Recurrent Prostate Cancer – Dr Lubaroff, Univ. of Iowa Oct 7: Signs and Symptoms of Stroke, Rob Bohl, NP of Marshfield Clinic Neurology Dept Nov 4: Planning session; Nutrition tips for cancer patients and recipes, Angie Wirkus, RD, Saint Joseph Hospital Dec 7: Christmas party at Marshfield's Senior Community Center, 111 South Maple Avenue Events: Jan 28: American Medical Systems (AMS) seminar in Wausau on incontinence and ED Penile implants, artificial urinary sphincters and sling procedures Register at 5:30 pm; Seminar: 6:00 -7:30 pm Contact American Medical System for more information Greg Coloian - Greg.Coloian@AmericanMedicalSystems.com Randy Shultz" - Randy.Shultz@AmericanMedicalSystems.com Jul: Rich and John represented Support Group at the Us Too Symposium, Rosemount, IL Aug: Relay for Life Event held at Marshfield Junior High School track Sep 14: American Medical Systems (AMS) seminar in Madison on incontinence and ED Penile implants, artificial urinary sphincters and sling procedures Sep: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Contact info: Jim Weber’s Preventive Genetics at 715-387-0484 AMS solutions for life at 800-328-3881
2009 Jan 8: Physical Therapy Options for Urinary Incontinence – Christine Block, PT Feb 5: Hormonal Therapy - Dr Darius Unwala, Urology, Marshfield Mar 5: Pathology of Prostate Cancer – Dr Chris Cold, Pathologist, Marshfield Apr 2: High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) of prostate cancer, Teleconference from NC - Amanda Willis, Vice Pres Marketing, 888-USHIFU4, (704) 332-4308; amandawillis@ushifu.com May 7: Advance Directive/Medical Power of Attorney - Scott Seeger, CSW, Marshfield Jun 4: Nutrition and Cancer Patients – Linda Daubner, RD at Park Falls Jul 2: Support Group Picnic at High Ground Memorial Park, near Neillsville, WI Aug 6: Nutrition – Angie Wirkus, RD at St Joseph Hospital, Marshfield Sep 3: SELECT Study Results – Dr Weiss, Oncologist, Minocqua Oct 2: Coping with Cancer – Chris Maghrak, Clinical Psych Nurse Specialist, Saint Joseph Hospital Nov 5: Planning session for 2010 calendar year Nov 5: Bob Welch, Clinical Enrollment Director for HIFU Study, from USHIFU in NC Dec 1: Christmas Party at Marshfield's Senior Community Center Event: Aug: Relay for Life Event held at Marshfield Junior High School track Sep: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - newspaper and ‘Pulse’ article Sep: Did not renew URL for support group Oct: Support Group 10th Anniversary Contact info: USHIFU for Prostate Cancer 2008 Jan 3: Eligard & Taxotere, meds for prostate cancer - Aron Haber, Sanofi Aventis Pharm Rep Feb 7: Prostate cancer vaccine - Jim Burmester, PhD, Marshfield Research Foundation Mar 6: Treating newly diagnosed and recurrent prostate cancer - Dr Lori Pinke, Urology, Weston Apr 3: Senior Fitness and Self Protection - Linda Imler, AKF Martial Arts Academy, Neillsville May 1: Identity Theft - Tom Reichert (Sheriff) & Sgt Randy Dorshorst, Wood County, W Rapids Jun 5: Advance Directive - Frank Losinski, MSW, Aspirus Hospital, Wausau Jul 3: Picnic at Wild Wood Park in Marshfield Aug 7: Benefits of using a health cabin saunas - Don Tralmer, Salesman from Tomah Sep 4: Radiation therapy - Dr Ann Czyzewski, Radiation Oncologist, DTC/Weston Center Oct 2: Chemo/palliative therapy for advance cancer - Dr Adedayo Onitilo, Oncologist, Weston Nov 6: 2009 Planning Session Dec 4: Christmas party at Marshfield’s Senior Community Center Event: Aug: Relay for Life Event held at Marshfield Junior High School track Sep: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - newspaper and ‘Pulse’ article
2007 Jan 4: Prolotherapy - Dr J. Patterson, UW Family Medicine from Madison Feb 1: Health Food Advice - Mike Hittner, Family Natural Health Food, W. Rapids, 715-423-3120 Mar 1: Meeting canceled due to bad weather Apr 5: Role of Principle Investigator - Dr Banerjee, Oncologist, Marshfield Clinic May 3: Sexual Health a Historic Perspective, - Dr R. Brandell, Urologist in W. Rapids Jun 7: Hot Flashes - Rich Nesbitt, PA-C Jul 5: Support Group Picnic at Wildwood Park, Shelter #1 Aug 2: Bone Loss due to Long Term Hormonal Therapy - Dr F. McKiernan, Rheumatology Sep 6: Robotic Assisted Prostatectomy - Dr G. Anderson, Urologist Oct 4: What Happens When Cancer Returns - Dr. C. Ratanawong, Urologist in Weston Nov 1: Circle of Life – Share the Care - Mindy Gribble Nov 1: Planning session for 2008 Dec 6: Christmas party at Marshfield's Senior Community Center Event: Aug: Relay for Life Event held at Marshfield Junior High School track Sep: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - newspaper and ‘Pulse’ article
2006: Jan 5: Update on support group, open discussion Nov 2: Planning session for 2007
Event: Aug: Relay for Life Event held at Marshfield Junior High School track Sep: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - newspaper and ‘Pulse’ article Nov: Hospice Event at Belvedere Support Club (715-387-4161)
Jan 6: Cyroablation of the prostate - Dr Greg Anderson, Urologist, Marshfield Feb 3: The ACS Hope Lodge - Kathy Brecke, Director of Lodge in Marshfield Mar 3: ACS Resources and Navigator’s Role - Erin Zastrow, ACS Survivor Coordinator Apr 7: Hospice at Ministry Health - Sue Wilford, Marshfield May 5: Role of Physician Director for Support Group - Dr Doug Reding, Oncologist, Marshfield Jun 2: Madison's Man to Man Group Overview - Chuck Harris & Stan Inhorn Jul 1: Picnic at Wildwood Park, Shelter #1 Aug 4: Genetic and Prostate Cancer Research - James Burmester, PhD, Marshfield Sep 1: Open discussion Oct 6: Routine Radiation vs. IMRT for Prostate Cancer” - Dr Varesko, Radiation Oncologist, Marshfield Nov 3: Planning session for 2006 Dec 1: Christmas party at Marshfield's Senior Community Center (corner of 2nd and Maple Streets)
Special Event (co-sponsored with American Cancer Society): Apr: “To Your Health” - Barb Bancroft; Event: Jan: Started prostate cancer support group web page: http://www.prostatecancer-support.com Aug: Prostate Cancer Team at Relay for Life Event held at Marshfield Junior High School track Sep: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - newspaper and ‘Pulse’ article
2004 Jan 8: SELECT study - Judy Huber, RN, Dr Reding, Oncologist Apr 1: Osteoporosis and Lupron Therapy - Dr. Adkins, Endocrinology, Eau Claire May 6: Anti-Cancer diet - Linda Daubner, RD, Park Falls Jun 3: Depression - Frank Losinski, MS, Social Worker, Wausau Jul 1: Support Group picnic at Wild Wood Park Aug 5: Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet - Dr. Michael Spieth, Nuclear Medicine, Marshfield Sep 2: Update on prostate cancer treatment - Dr. Steven Sorscher, Oncologist, Wausau Oct 7: Sexual health and implants - Dr. Joe Mennen, Urologist, Marshfield Nov 4: Planning session for 2005
Event: May: Us Too Prostate Cancer Chapter Designation Aug: Prostate Cancer Team at Relay for Life Event held at Marshfield Junior High School track Sep: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - newspaper and ‘Pulse’ articles Oct: Support Group 5th Anniversary
Jan 2: Marshfield’s prostate cancer study - Dr. Douglas Reding Nov 6: Planning session for 2004 Dec 4: Christmas Party at Wild Wood Park Pavilion Event: Jan: Began videoconferencing with Rice Lake Center - M. Hanvelt (contact person) Aug: Prostate cancer team participate at ACS Relay for Life Event - Marshfield Junior High School track Sep: Prostate Cancer Awareness - newspaper and ‘Pulse’ article Jan 3: Alzheimer - Dr. Susan Mickel, Neurology Jul 6: Picnic at Wild Wood Park Nov 7: Planning session for 2003 Dec 5: Christmas Party at Wild Wood Park Pavilion Event: Sep: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – newspaper article Oct: Begin videoconferencing with other Marshfield Centers
Jan 4: ACS 'Relay for Life' Event - Sherry Kobishop Apr 5: General discussion on side effects of prostate cancer treatment Jul 5: Picnic at Wild Wood Park Nov 1: Planning session for 2002 Dec 6: Christmas party in Laird Building Special Event in Stevens Point: Sep 29: Prostate Symposium, Sentry Theatre in Stevens Point Sponsored by Tap Pharmaceutical and Rice Medical System Organizer of Event: Miki Peterson, Tap Pharmaceutical Dr. John Fuller, Urologist, Rice Medical System Michelle Radke, LPN with Urology, Rice Medical System
Jan 6: Incontinence after radical prostatectomy - Dr. Anderson, Urology Jul 6: Nutrition and prostate cancer - Kris Schweiger Dec 6: First support group Christmas party, held in Laird Building Dec 7: Planning session with leadership team for 2001 Event: Oct: Support group’s first anniversary
Aug: Marshfield Clinic asked by two prostate cancer survivors on starting a cancer support group Sep: Marshfield Clinic agrees to sponsor a Man to Man prostate cancer support group - Dr Douglas Reding agreed to be the Physician Director of cancer support group - Kate McLeod, NP, agreed to be the Coordinator of the cancer support group - Bill Neville and Bob Foltz agreed to be Facilitators for the cancer support group Sep: Kate McLeod, Bill Neville, and Bob Foltz received training on the Man to Man program Sep: Planning session held on starting a cancer support group and submit grant for funding: - Pfizer, Schering, and Zeneca Pharmaceutical companies were contacted Sep 27: Press release issued about the new Man to Man prostate cancer support group Oct 7: Sexual dysfunction - Dr. Goldman, Urologist Event: Aug: Marshfield Clinic receives request to start a prostate cancer support group Sep: Marshfield Clinic agrees to sponsor a prostate cancer support group Oct: First meeting of the Man to Man prostate cancer support group
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