You are not alone. UsTOO is here for you.
The mission of Us TOO is to help men and their families make informed decisions about prostate cancer detection and treatment through support, education and advocacy. Us TOO meetings provide men and their families with free information, materials and peer-to-peer support, so they can make informed choices on detection, treatment options, and coping with ongoing survivorship. The national organization was founded in 1990 by five men who had been treated for prostate cancer.
If you are able to do so before your first US Too meeting, download, complete, and bring a copy of the Prostate Cancer Record and PSA History form with you. You may download these as a single Excel document or as two, separate pdf documents.
If you are able to do so before your first US Too meeting, download, complete, and bring a copy of the Prostate Cancer Record and PSA History form with you. You may download these as a single Excel document or as two, separate pdf documents.
Us TOO groups:
Us TOO Kuakini
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in Room PB-2 at Kuakini Hospital
Next meeting: Due to COVID-19, meetings cancelled until further notice.
Contact Paul Mizue at 222-0425 or hpmizue@gmail.com for information and directions.
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in Room PB-2 at Kuakini Hospital
Next meeting: Due to COVID-19, meetings cancelled until further notice.
Contact Paul Mizue at 222-0425 or hpmizue@gmail.com for information and directions.
Us TOO Pali Momi
Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Diamondhead Conference Room at Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi.
Next meeting: Due to COVID-19, meetings cancelled until further notice.
For All Pali Momi UsTOO Prostate Cancer Support Group Members:
Given the current Corona Virus situation, our concern for the safety of our members, and guidance received from our national UsTOO organization, it was not in the best interest for all to have the meeting. Social distancing is the best precautionary measure to take at this time.
Keep in mind that most men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer are over 60 years old and considered to be elderly where their immune system may have been compromised due to the cancer, the related treatment or other health issues. The medical community has indicated that people who have a weak immune system are at higher risk of being infected by the Corona Virus.
Those of you who are currently in treatment may have a compromised immune system due to treatments such as chemotherapy, ADT or radiation. You should consider a discussion with your urologist/oncologist on whether any changes in treatment should be made in light of the Corona Virus situation. Those of you with upcoming treatments should also consider consulting with your doctor(s) on whether the treatment should be delayed or otherwise changed. Prostate cancer is a very individualized cancer and everyone is on their own path for treatment. Everyone’s scenario is different. Only you and your doctor(s) can determine if any changes should be made during this time.
At this point, all future monthly meetings for Pali Momi members are suspended. Resumption of the meetings will depend on the Corona Virus situation. I will advise all members on the resumption of the meetings when the time is right.
Although it does not appear that we will not have monthly meetings for the near future, I still offer my time to discuss prostate cancer issues or answer any questions you may have with your own personal situation. I realize that the Corona Virus situation does not stop men from being diagnosed with prostate cancer or for the cancer to continue to grow and possibly metastasize. Do not hesitate to call me if you have questions or would like to discuss a prostate related issue. I am also willing to do one-on-one meetings if you desire (provided you do not have flu-like symptoms).
Take care and stay positive during this turbulent time.
Gary H. Kim
Phone: 486-9675
FYI – Provided below is the CDC information, updates and recommendations for the Corona Virus.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Spouses and significant others are welcome. Parking validation will be provided. If you attend the meeting, you may want to bring a jacket as the conference room tends to get cold.
Contact Gary Kim at 486-9675 or garyhkim@hawaii.rr.com for information and directions.
Us TOO East Hawaii
Meets on the second Thursday of each month at noon in the Church of the Holy Cross, 400 W. Lanikaula St., Hilo
Next meeting: Due to COVID-19, meetings cancelled until further notice.
Contact Albert Manliguis at 935-2723 or Roy Toma at roytoma@msn.com for information and directions
Meets on the second Thursday of each month at noon in the Church of the Holy Cross, 400 W. Lanikaula St., Hilo
Next meeting: Due to COVID-19, meetings cancelled until further notice.
Contact Albert Manliguis at 935-2723 or Roy Toma at roytoma@msn.com for information and directions