All meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month from
7:30 - 9 p.m. in the McNamara Center of Via Christi - St. Joseph Campus,
3600 E. Harry, Wichita, Kansas. Light refreshments provided.
A volunteer coordinating committee of prostate cancer survivors
arranges presentations by area professionals regarding treatment of all
areas of prostate cancer and side effects. Men concerned about prostate
cancer, their spouses, and other adult family friends are encouraged to
attend. Man to man sharing is available to help anyone find answers to
particular concerns.
2008 Meetings
February 11
"PC 101 – Diagnostics & Staging" - a DVD presentation from the 2006 International Conference on Prostate Cancer by Medical Oncologist Charles E. "Snuffy" Myers, a well-recognized expert specialist in the international prostate cancer community in research and treatment of prostate cancer. (This is a re-schedule of the topic for the cancelled December 10, 2007 meeting cancelled due to inclement weather)
March 10
Healthy Eating – Proper Nutrition at Home and Dining Out – presented by
Hilary Meister, Public Health Educator, Sedgwick County Health Department.
Nutrition is an important health issue not only for those dealing with cancer, but
for general health. Diabetes, Cholesterol, Heart, Cancer, all health issues that
require nutrition and diet concern.
April 14
"The Role of Medical Oncology for Prostate Cancer" - presented by Medical Oncologist Bassam Mattar of the Cancer Center of Kansas. Dr. Mattar is well known by many of our chapter members as a soft spoken, caring, and interested physician regarding our concerns. He has made several presentations regarding Medical Oncology and prostate cancer in the past and has always been supportive of our chapter. Dr. Mattar keeps himself up-to-date on treatment, medications, and ongoing trials to insure we patients experiencing advanced disease receive appropriate care.
May 12
"Bladder Outlet Obstruction and Incontinence Issues in Men" – presented by Urologist Sanford Fitzig, M.D., Urology Department of Wichita Clinic. Incontinence issues plague most prostate cancer patients. Dr. Fitzig will explain the several treatment options available to counter these issues.
Future meeting Dates: June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
Past 2008 Meetings
January 14
"The role of Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy in the treatment of Prostate Cancer" - presented by Gregory F. Byrd, M.D. Dr. Byrd and Dr. A. J. Farha, both of the Wichita Urology Group, now provide this advanced and less invasive surgical prostate cancer treatment option with the recent installation of the robotic instrumentation added to the many treatment options made available by Via Christi Medical facilities.
Past 2007 Meetings
January 8, 2007
The conference room usually provided us by the generosity of the Wichita
Via Christi administration was unexpectedly required for a large Via
Christi conference on the date and time-frame of our January general
Meeting. Via Christi administrators were willing to find another location
in Wichita to hold our general meeting, but it would have been too inconventient to expect our members to negotiate their way to unfamiliar locations, particularly during this winter month. We made the decision to cancel both the Coordinating Committee meeting and the general meeting.
February 12, 2007
"Advances in Prostate Cancer Treatment – The CyberKnife" - presented by Gerald L. Albert, M.D., PhD of the Wichita Urology Group. CyberKnife is an image-guided frameless robotic stereotactic radiosurgery system recently added to the capabilities of the Via Christi Cancer Center. This state-of-the-art system, already being used to treat cancerous tumors, even those adjacent to critical, radiosensitive structures, will soon be employed by the Wichita Urology Group in concert with Via Christi to treat prostate cancer. Dr. Albert will explain this advance in prostate cancer therapy.
March 12, 2007
"Advances in Impotency" - This will be a DVD presentation from the 2006 International Conference on Prostate Cancer. This is an excellent presentation by J. Stephen Jones, M.D. FACS, Vice Chairman of the Glickman Urological Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Speakers at national and international conferences on Prostate Cancer are specifically selected because of their known reputation and knowledge of the topic to be presented. Both men and women experience impotency problems as the result of many treatment effects as well as normal aging. This will be important to all.
April 9, 2007
"CANCER - DON'T STOP BELIEVING" - presented by a representative of "Victory in the Valley," describing the advent and history of this excellent Wichita Area charitable cancer support organization. Victory in the Valley is a welcome refuge to multitudes of cancer patients and their caregivers seeking information and support. There is a virtual army of friends and volunteers who have been drawn to assist the success of this wonderful organization initiated several years ago by Diana Thomi and her Mom, Lois Thomi, when they recognized the need for this community service.
May 14, 2007
"Methods for Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer" - presented by Medical Oncologist Bassam Mattar, M.D., of the Cancer Center of Kansas. Dr. Mattar is returning after providing informative presentations to our chapter in the past. This should be a "must" attendance program for every prostate cancer survivor to be better aware of what occurs after the earlier procedures of surgery, radiation, and/or androgen deprivation fail. He is a highly respected physician in Wichita and admired by all who have become his patients.
June 11, 2007
"Incontinence & Obstructive Uropathy" - This will be another DVD recording of a presentation by a recognized expert in the research and treatment of prostate cancer and its side effects at the 2006 International Conference on Prostate Cancer. William Lloyd Glover, Jr., M.D., FACS, Clinical Professor of Urology at George Washington University, will briefly elaborate on impotence issues presented at our March meeting, then describe and explain the cause of incontinence as a side effect of prostate cancer treatment and methods to correct this troublesome occurrence.
July 9, 2007
"Good Shepherd Hospice, A Community Service For The Special Needs Of Those With End of Life Illnesses And Their Families" - presented by Katheryn Kissane and Dale Williams. The special attention to the needs of the patient and that patient’s family have been of immeasurable comfort to many of our community. Services provided and recommendations for advanced planning will be explained.
August 13, 2007
"The Bright Spot for Health" - describes The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning. Dr. Ron Hunninghake, Chief Medical Director, will describe the many procedures that are offered by this internationally renown health center here in our own home town. Many of you may have seen the geodesic domed bright white buildings off to the south when driving on K-96 to the East of Hillside and wondered what those odd shaped buildings represent. Now you know and Dr. Hunninghake will enlighten all of us of the services available at this Bright Spot for Health. "Dr. Ron" has visited our chapter several times in the past regarding the importance of diet and nutrition. He is a truly caring physician and a joy to listen to and visit.
September 10
"Sharing Experiences/Discussing Concerns" - In the past, separating into groups and sharing experiences of treatment, discussing current concerns, and exchanging viewpoints have been extremely interesting and educational to all. The essence of support groups is open, face-to-face, direct exchanges to ease the burden of concern for all prostate cancer patients and their caregivers. Come ready to participate and share.
October 8
"The Origin of the Wichita, Kansas Chapter, Us TOO Intl., Inc., Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group" - Chapter founder prostate cancer survivor retired Pastor Ken Short and Medical Mentor/co-founder Dr. A. J. Farha of the Wichita Urology Group, who were then assisted early-on by prostate cancer survivors retired anesthesiologist Dr. Bob Hustead and Duane Hurtig, will share experiences of what was involved in developing and bringing together supporting organizations beginning in April 1994 to become the active and viable prostate cancer support group it has become today. Come meet, hear from, and ask questions of these men whose caring actions were the impetus to support and counsel for hundreds of prostate cancer patients and caregivers in the greater Wichita area.
November 12
"Practical Information I Have Learned As A Patient And From Classes Regarding Medical Care At The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital In Houston, Texas." - presented by Chapter Community Relations/Outreach Director Tom Hankins. While visiting M. D. Anderson for an appointment, Tom and his wife Kathy extended their visit to attend several classes in order to bring back to Wichita and describe to friends the extensive variety of Medical Care provided by this nationally recognized Cancer medical facility. The magazine U.S. News and World Report recently recognized the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center as #1 in the nation.
December 10
"PC 101 - Diagnostics & Staging" - a DVD presentation from the 2006 International Conference on Prostate Cancer by Medical Oncologist Charles E. "Snuffy" Myers, a well-recognized expert specialist in the international prostate cancer community in research and treatment of prostate cancer.
Past 2006 Meetings
January 9, 2006
"Green Acres Market" - presented by Matt Murray.
February 13, 2006
"The Incontinence Center - a Specialized Division of the Wichita Urology Group (WUG) Specifically for the Treatment of Incontinence" presented by Agnes Ward, ARNP-BC, CWOCN accompanied by urologist A. J. Farha, MD.
March 11, 2006
"Treatment Options to Assist the Man Experiencing Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction" - presented by Sanford Fitzig, M.D. of the Wichita Clinic Urology Department.
April 10, 2006
"CyberKnife – New Technology in Radiation Therapy" presented by Angela Zhu,M.D., Medical Director of Radiation Oncology, Via Christi Cancer Center.
May 8, 2006
Group Sessions about "Techniques in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction." This was a more personal follow-on to our March 13 meeting. Program was introduced by the Husteads, Bob, (M.D.) and Joy (RN).
June 12, 2006
"Preventing Recurrence of Prostate Cancer Following Initial Treatment"presented by James Early, M.D. Director of Clinical Preventive Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, and Medical Director, Solutions for Life – a joint venture of Genesis and Via Christi Regional Medical Center
July 10, 2006
"Advances in Microwave Therapy for Prostate Disease" presented by
Rodney Handsfield, M.D., Medical Director, The Prostate Treatment
Center.
August 14, 2006
"Osteoporosis – The Male Factor" by Dennis Ross, M.D., of Kansas
Nephrology Physicians.
September 11, 2006
"The Importance of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research
Program (CDMRP)" presented by chapter member Charles Maack
October 9, 2006
"Radiation Options Available by the Radiation Oncology Department of
Wesley Medical Center" presented by Jin-Tze Wu, M.D.
November 13, 2006
"Prostate Forum"
December 11, 2006
"The da Vinci Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy – Fastest Growing Treatment for Prostate Cancer" - presented by Justin Albani, M.D. of Kansas City, Missouri.
Past 2005 Meetings
January 10, 2005
"The Obstacles in a Patient’s Journey When Seeking the Most Effective Treatment Following Diagnosis of Already Metastasized Prostate Cancer."
Presented by chapter member Bob Pickens.
February 14, 2005
"Dealing With Incontinence." – Bob Hustead, M.D. and his wife Joy Hustead, RN
March 14, 2005
"What the Research Says about the Effectiveness of Support Groups" – Presented by Greg Meissen, PhD, Professor of Psychology & Director Self-Help Network: Center for Community Support and Research, Wichita State University.
April 11, 2005
"Cryosurgery/Freezing of the Prostate, a Recognized Prostate Cancer Treatment Alternative to Prostate Removal or Radiation, is Now Being Provided in Wichita." - Presented by Dr. Sanford Fitzig of the Wichita Clinic Urology Department.
May 9, 2005
"Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, A Community Service For The SpecialNeeds Of People With Life Threatening Illnesses And Their Families" - presented by Tom Welk, Director of Professional Education and Pastoral Care.
June 13, 2005
"Man-to-Man – a Report of Our Journey With Prostate Cancer" - presented
by Gary Porter, Lad (Lawrence) Dwyer, Ted Carr
July 11, 2005
"Report on the 2005 National Conference on Prostate Cancer - Exploring New Pathways: Sharing the Journey" - presented by Chapter members Dr. Bob Hustead who represents us on the Us TOO National Board of Directors, and Chuck Maack, Program Director.
August 8, 2005
"The Natural Prostate Cure – A Roger Mason Book Report." - presented by
Ron Hunninghake, M.D., Medical Director at The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning - The Bright Spot for Health.
September 12, 2005
"Overcoming Internal and Relational Barriers to Sexual Intimacy Following Prostate Treatment." - presented by Gerry Epp, Director, Center for Sexual Health at Prairie View, a behavioral & mental healthcare facility in Newton, Kansas, and his colleague, Marjean Harris.
October 10, 2005
"Plate of Prevention: How to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease, Osteoporosis and Cancer." - Ppresented by Tim Lawton, M.D. Medical Director, Vitae Lifestyle Medical Center.
November 14, 2005
"An Oncology Update for the Prostate Cancer Patient" presented by Dr. Bassam Mattar of the Cancer Center of Kansas.
December 12, 2005
"The New Medicare RX Plan - What Does This Mean To You?" presented by Rod Turner, Sales Manager/Medicare Complete
2004 Meeting Topics
January 12, 2004
"Your Medicare Rights
& Ongoing Quality Improvement Projects for Medicare Beneficiaries"
- presented by Janet Creager, Community Development Specialist
for the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care.
February 9, 2004
"Prostate Cancer Update"
- presented by A. J. Farha, M.D. of The Wichita Urology Group.
March 8, 2004
"Man-to-Man!"
April 12, 2004
"The Role of Nutrition and Supplements
in Reducing Cancer Risk and Augmenting Cancer Therapy"
- presented by Mark Moyad, M.P.H., a member of the University of Michigan
staff, Urology/Oncology Department
May 10, 2004
"Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis
in Men" - presented by Tim Lawson, M.D., of The Center for the
Improvement of Human Functioning, also known as The Bright Spot for
Health.
June 14, 2004
"Cryosurgery - A Mainline
Treatment for Prostate Cancer Now Coming Into Its Own!" -
presented by Ted. Grimes, M.D., of Lyons, Kansas.
July 12, 2004
"Via Christi Cancer Outreach Program - Assistance
For All Cancer Patients" - presented by Patti Moser,
RN, MPH, BSN, OCN, Director of Outreach and Prevention, Via-Christi,
and Annette Lindal, RN, MM, OCN, Cancer Outreach Coordinator at the Via-Christi
Cancer Resource Center.
August 9, 2004
"Erectile Dysfunction" - presented by Steven K. Lawton, M.D.,
of the Urology Department of the Wichita Clinic.
September 13, 2004
"Pathology of Prostate Cancer" - Presented by Sam Felt, M.D.,
Directory of Pathology, Wesley Medical Center.
October 11, 2004
"Methods for Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer" - presented
by Oncologist Bassam Mattar, M.D., of the Cancer Center of
Kansas.
November 8, 2004
"Our Journey With Prostate Cancer" – presented by
Prostate Cancer Survivors Chuck Maack (Radical
Prostatectomy/External Beam Radiation/Androgen Deprivation
Therapy), Charlie Peer (Alternative Choices), Al Murphy (Seed
Implants/External Beam Radiation), and Bob Noller (Watchful
Waiting).
December 13, 2004
"Let’s Get Together"
