WRAMC Chapter of US TOO! International, Inc. is a very active chapter of prostate cancer survivors who live in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. Some of the chapter's activities are as follows:
- Monthly Support Group Meetings: Informal, friendly meetings
for attendees to exchange views and experiences about prostate cancer. The meetings
offer fellowship and camaraderie, frank discussions, information and
support. There is much discussion about treatment options as well
as incontinence and sexual issues. Spouses are encouraged to attend
because prostate cancer is a family disease.
- Place: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Center for Prostate Disease Research (Ward 56 - 5th floor)
- Date: (update) Daytime group - 2nd Wednesday of month, 1330-1500, Evening group - 2nd Wednesday of month, 1830-2000
- Quarterly Guest Speaker Presentation: Presentation by a health
care
professional who addresses important issues for men with prostate cancer and their families. Spouses are encouraged to attend because prostate cancer is a family disease.
- Place: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Joel Auditorium (2nd Floor)
- Date: 1st Wednesday of the month in February, May, August and November
- Time: 1900-2030
- Quarterly Newsletter: Newsletter contains information of
interest to men
with prostate cancer and their families, including articles on treatment, current research, and the previous quarterly guest speaker's presentation. It is published in February, May, August and November.
- To receive newsletter by mail, submit name, address and phone number
to:
Vin McDonald via mail, email, or FAX
- Address: 8661 Chase Glen Circle, Fairfax VA 22039-3310
- Email: vpmjam@aol.com
- Fax: 703-643-2658
- Peer Support Counselors: A group of prostate cancer survivors
who volunteer their time to provide counseling and information to men and their
families dealing with prostate cancer. Although not medical advisors,
they are valuable members of the CPDR Team. Their experiences as prostate
cancer survivors may be most helpful to you.
- A list of names of prostate cancer survivors who volunteer to be
available by telephone is available in the quarterly newsletter as
well as in the Center for Prostate Disease Research (Ward 56) and
Urology Clinic (4th floor).
- A group of prostate cancer survivors, who are also Red Cross volunteers, volunteer their time at the Center for Prostate Disease Research (Ward 56). A volunteer is available most days of the week Monday through Friday.
WRAMC US TOO Points of Contact:
Vin McDonald (Phone: 703-643-2658)
Ken Simmons (Phone: 703-823-9378)
