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Comment by E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott on September 14, 2009 at 9:28pm

Lenny:

Congratulations. That's a great beginning. (I shan't try to say it in Hebrew!)

Comment by Ruth on September 14, 2009 at 5:30pm

200 people! Very impresive!
שנה טובה, שנת בריאות ושלום

Comment by Arnon Krongrad, MD on September 12, 2009 at 12:21pm

Yerushalaim shel zahav! Great work!

Comment by Lenny Hirsch on September 12, 2009 at 1:09am

The Jerusalem workshop dealing with problems after primary treatment went extremely well . More than 200 people attended. I was thrilled that almost half the people attending were wives or partners. It was very rewarding to us,the Foundation, how grateful people were. This was the first time that event has been held in the Capital. More than 50 signed up for the support group that we intend forming towards the end of October.
It was very interesting to note that most of the questions directed at the panel dealt with urinary and ED problems. A few dealt with a rising psa. We are planning similar workshops in the Tel Aviv and Ashdod areas.
I have spoken to several PCa specialists about forming a panel of experts in the various fields of treatments. The idea would be that a newly diagnosed man who has been told that he can under go any treatment and HE must decided. A lot of men are at a loss, frustrated and angry. By presenting his case to the panel he would hear all the expert opinions and the resulting discussion or arguments. Hopefully, he willgo away with an answer.
I want to take this oppertunity to wish you all a Happy New Year. If you visit Israel, please contact me.

Comment by Arnon Krongrad, MD on August 7, 2009 at 1:41pm

Lenny, I posted the event on the Events Page and also posted the flyer on the סרטן הערמונית site. Good luck with it!

Comment by Lenny Hirsch on August 7, 2009 at 5:03am

The Living with Prostate Cancer Foundation together with the Share Tzedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, are holding a workshop for men after primary treatment. The workshop is to be held at Share Tzedek Mecical Center on 10th September at 16.30 hrs. (4:30 P.M.)
The program is as follows;
Between 17.00 hrs. (5 P.M.) until 20.00 hrs. (8 P.M.) lectures will be given by leading experts in the field of prostate cancer
20.00 hrs. (8 P.M.) - 20.30 hrs. (8:30 P.M.) supper.
20.30 hrs. (8:30 P.M.).- 21.30 hrs. (9:30 P.M.) Written questions to the panel.
The speakers are as follows:
Prof. Ofer Gofriet - Hadassa Ein Kerem Hospital - Rising PSA after RP
Dr. Eli Rosenbaum - Beilinson Hospital - Rising PSA after Radiation
Dr.Ofer Shenfeld - Share Tzedek Medical Center - Urinary Problems
Sharon Peleg Nesher - Ichilov Hospital - Sexologist
Itzie Be-er - will tell of his remarkable recovery after being diagnosed eight years ago with very advanced PCa. He was told that he had a short time to live. Present PSA 0.0
Dr. Chen - Ichilov Hospital- Erectile Dysfunction
Dr. Ofer Kaspi - Beilinson Hospital - Nutrition and Alternative Medicines
The Moderator for the evening is Dr. Ilan Leibovitch - Meir Hospital

The aim of the workshop is to help men to live with prostate cancer, lead full and productive lives and give them hope for the future.

Admission is free, but it is advisable to register as there is limited seating
For further information contact Lenny Hirsch 0544570595

Comment by Lenny Hirsch on July 6, 2009 at 11:56pm

The Jerusalem Support Group is closing down for the summer. After the workshop in September we hope to start an extended group that will be Hebrew speaking as we do not have enough Anglos interested.
You are welcome to come to the Ranana group. Take a train to Herzlia and then the 29 bus from the station and get off at Beit Levensyein

Comment by Phil on July 5, 2009 at 2:41am

I'm very interested in participating in the Jerusalem group. I won't be able to come this month as the meeting conflicts with my treatment appointment (Finishing this week!). I look forward to coming to the next session.

Comment by Lenny Hirsch on July 4, 2009 at 2:10am

The Ranana group meet at 17.30 not 15.30. Hormone fuddled brain

Comment by Lenny Hirsch on July 4, 2009 at 2:09am

The Living with Prostate Cancer Foundation Up date

Support Groups
1. The Ranana group is very active and meet on the third Sunday each month at the new Yad Sarah building in Ranana at 15.30. The program for the next two meeting is;- 19/7 Mayad Gissin will be talking and answering questions about the rights of the patient in this country. He is the "Ralph Nader" of the sick in Israel. 16/8 Itzie Be-er long time survivor and activist will tell of his remarkable fight with PCa

2.The Jerusalem Englishing speaking group meet on the first Monday of each month at the AACI building, 11 Pinkser street at 15.30.

Workshop in Jerusalem

The Foundation together with Shaare Zedek Hospital is organizing a work shop for PCa patients. This is the first time that such an event is being held in Jerusalem. The first half will consist of talks by leading experts covering the various problems encountered after primary treatment. After a light supper the panel will answer questions submitted by the audience.
I will be posting the program when the final arrangements have been completed. If you are interested in attending it is advisable to reserve places as there is a limited amount of place.

We are co-operating with the Tishkofet- Magan organisation. This organization is a center of support for the chronically ill. Their website is;www.tishkofet.co.il The site is in both Hebrew and English

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