Saturday, October 18, 2025
Annual Conference on Prostate Cancer
Walking the Path Together:
Prostate Cancer Journeys from Screening to Survivorship
Walking the Path Together:
Prostate Cancer Journeys from Screening to Survivorship
The 2025 Annual Conference brought together men, partners, healthcare professionals, and advocates to explore the full prostate cancer journey—from screening and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
Attendees heard powerful personal stories, gained insights from experts, and connected with a supportive community dedicated to improving outcomes and awareness in men’s health.
Highlights:
- Lived Experiences: Men, caregivers, and partners shared firsthand accounts of navigating prostate cancer.
- Expert Insights: Leading healthcare professionals moderated engaging panels on screening, treatment, and survivorship.
- Community & Support: Participants accessed valuable resources, knowledge, and connection to empower their own health journeys.
- Networking Lunch: In-person attendees enjoyed an opportunity to meet, share, and build connections.
Keynote Speakers and Moderators:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Atiqa Mohammad
Director of Cancer Program Implementation, Canada
Movember
MODERATOR:
Earl Miller
Prostate Cancer Survivor and Patient Partner – Dr. Neil Fleshner’s Genetic Research Study Board
MODERATOR:
Dr. Danny Vesprini
Radiation Oncologist, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Christina Dzieduszycki
Registered Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and
founder of Knew Life Physiotherapy in Ancaster, Ontario
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Melissa Hadley Barrett
Nurse Practitioner
and Sexologist
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Carlotta Thomas
Partner and caregiver to a prostate cancer survivor
Thank You for Walking the Path with Us
Because no one should walk the path alone
The Walnut Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us, both in person and online, for the 2025 Annual Prostate Cancer Conference. Your participation continues to strengthen a community dedicated to men’s health and prostate cancer awareness. Revisit the insights, stories, and strategies that inspired so many of us to take charge of our health and support one another.
“The Importance of Patient Reported Outcomes in forming Health Strategies”
Speaker: Atiqa Mohammad, Director, Cancer Program Implementation, Movember
“A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and how I handled it”
Moderator: Earl Miller
Panelists: Rensford DeHaan, Ian McKnight, Anthony Henry
“Your treatment path from low-grade to advanced Prostate Cancer”
Moderator: Dr. Danny Vesprini
Panelists: Causley Edwards, Glen Williams, Jeremy Simmonds, Tracy Reece
“The Caregivers are an important part of a Prostate Cancer Journey: The Caregiver experience”
Moderator: Carlotta Thomas
Panelists: Carol McKnight, Marsha Morris. Christianah Olarewaju
“Tools to manage incontinence, sexual challenges and intimacy after a prostate cancer treatment.”
Speakers: Christina Dzieduszycki and Melissa Hadley Barrett
Annual Conference Prostate Cancer
Past Editions:
Visit our archive to discover more presentations and resources from past conferences. Each session represents a step forward in the journey toward prostate cancer awareness and health equity.
2024 Edition
- Anthony Henry: “A Patient Experience: Our Journey”
- Kris Bennett: “The Prostate Cancer Global Health Equity Landscape.”
- Dr. Shane Joseph: “The Role of Masculinity in Avoiding Health Issues.”
- Dr. Belinda Morrison: “Why is Prostate Cancer High in the Caribbean Islands?”
- Dr. Neil Fleshner: “Genetics and Black Men’s Disproportionate Diagnosis.”
- Dr. Aisha Lofters: “The Importance of Research in Changing the Prostate Cancer Landscape for Black Men.”
2023 Edition
- Dr. Stacey Loeb: “The Died Question Everyone’s Asking“
- Dr. Daniel Santa Mina: “Exercise As a Component In Living a Quality Life“
- Dr. Mike Fraser: “Driven By Impact: An Update On Movember For 2023 And Beyond“
- Dr. Daniela Whittman and Dr. Andrew Matthews: “Sexual Health After Prostate Cancer“
- Nelly Faghani, PT: “Overcoming Incontinence“
