Oct 13th 2009

Us -Too! Brampton General Meeting 
 "Embracing Technology and Timing Of Salvage Hormones"

Dr. Andrew Loblaw
Staff Radiation Oncologist,
Director of Radiation Oncology Research,
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Dr. Loblaw was back by popular demand presenting a topic of great interest and one that we had
been waiting to hear from him for a long time. In this high-tech talk Dr. Andrew Loblaw
explained in detail many of the recent research findings in the treatment of localized prostate cancer with
radiation as well as other sophisticated technology behind the latest treatment options. He then
addressed several topics such as the benefits, side effects, risks related to the timing of Androgen deprivation
therapy (hormone salvage therapy). That briefly is the 'Reader's Digest' version of the talk
- a more elaborate coverage of the contents is under preparation to be posted up here soon.

Around 45 members attended Dr. Loblaw's session. The audience included several newcomers
seeking information, a trend that has lately been on the rise in our meetings.

The talk was followed by a highly interactive question and answer session. First to be
addressed were three questions received by email followed by many more from
the audience. Member response and enthusiasm was so immense the session extended
well past our usual hours. Those who submitted the email questions and wish to review the
responses can listen to the Audio Recordings (Q&A ) of this session below.
The event picture gallery is featured below

Dr. Andrew Loblaw is a Radiation Oncologist and an Associated Professor
in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto.
He has a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Toronto
and is a graduate of the Royal College's Clinician Investigator Program.
His clinical practice focuses on Prostate Cancer and he has a research interest
in improving outcomes for individuals with malignant spinal cord compression and
for men with prostate cancer.

AUDIO & SLIDES DOWNLOADS

AUDIO:

Track 1: Embracing Technology and Timing of Salvage - Talk

Track 2: Embracing Technology and Timing of Salvage - Q & A


SLIDES:

Embracing Technology and Timing Of Salvage - Slides
 

Many thanks to Dr. Andrew Loblaw for a very
informative and educational session beneficial to all.
We sure hope we can have him back in the future.