Sydney Cancer Centre Prostatectomy Classes

Sydney Cancer Centre Prostatectomy Classes

These classes aim to prepare men for a Radical Postatectomy.  They are open to all men and their Carers and are not limited to those who are having their surgery at RPA Hospital.

Dates
Monthly on Friday mornings, from 10 am to 12 midday.

• 20th February
• 20th March
• 17th April
• 15th May
• 19th June
• 17th July
• 21st August
• 18th September
• 16th October
• 20th November

Venue
Tutorial Room, 7 West, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown

Topics

• Dietary Advice
• Psychosocial Issues
• Physiotherapy
• Catheter & Continence Management
• Sexual Issues
• If time permits, there will be a tour to the Urology ward and Cancer Information and Support Centre

Classes are facilitated by a urology nurse and a councillor.  The small class sizes allow participants to meet others on the same journey. They also provide more time for questions. These classes are free of charge. All patients and their families are welcome and light refreshment are provided. Bookings are essential.

Please contact:
Virginia Ip, Urology Care Co-ordinator
Phone: 9515 3652
Email: mailto:virignia.ip@email.cs.nsw.gov.au