Contact : Eric Naimark
Email : WNCProstate@gmail.com
Phone :828-419-4565
First Baptist Church of Asheville
5 Oak Street
Asheville 28801
Men, caregivers and family members welcome.
No fee to attend.
Facilitated by volunteer & patients.
WNC Prostate Support Group, Us Too, meets on the First Tuesday of the Month 6:30 PM at the First Baptist Church.
We are currently having hybrid meetings, either in person or via Zoom.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 5th, Dr. Tristan Keys of Mission Urology will speak. When we do not have a speaker we will have a "sharing" meeting for personal updates and to address any questions.
This support group is and led by volunteers and open to the public. All men, family members, partners and supporters are welcome to attend no matter their current situation with prostate cancer. There is no fee to attend and all personal information is kept confidential.
We will have a doorman/greeter at the south-facing door.
Email Eric below if you have any additional questions or the Zoom link.
We do not meet in July
Meetings and events include open discussions, speakers, and notices about community
events pertinent to prostate cancer.
September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth. Empower yourself with knowledge on #prostatecancer testing, treatment, and management of side effects. Learn more and get support at www.ustoo.org.
Upcoming schedule:
December 5, 2023.
Dr. Tristan Keys of Mission Urology
Check back for updates
The 10 Best Prostate Cancer Blogs according to MedicalNewsToday:
Harvard Health Blog: Prostate Health
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Journey to Zero
Sperling Prostate Center
Prostate Cancer 911
Renew | Repurpose
Dan’s Journey through Prostate Cancer
Vital Jake
Living with Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Institute of Los Angeles
Past Community Events
- Dr. Joseph Busch, a radiological specialist in 3T-MRI for prostate imaging, visited Asheville presented for free to those who have had about treatment, are concerned about re-occurrence, or are researching diagnostic and treatments.
- Loma Linda University Health visited Hendersonville in 2016.LLU Medical Center has been at the forefront of advanced disease treatments and lifestyle improvements.
Prior speakers at Support Group meetings include
Jon Stokes
Pharmaceutical rep for Abbott Labs will discuss exercise programs, products & the ZERO Prostate Cancer programs.
Dr. James Hall
Local psychologist will speak regarding dealing with prostate issues.
Dr. Edward Reilly
Fairview Chiropractic
Dr. Michael Burris
Asheville Urological Associates
Jeffrey Whitridge
Clinical Nutritionist at Mission Health
MD of Asheville Integrative Medicine
Websites to visit
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