Successful implementation of a disease-specific survivorship program for men with prostate cancer (PC) and their partners.

31 Background: Treatment for localized PC can adversely impact the quality of life for the patient (pts) and his partner. Addition of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat biochemical relapse or metastatic disease can result in further symptoms. We hypothesized that PC pts and partners would benefit from a clinical, educational, research-based approach to care that would focus on their specific needs. Methods: Funding from government agencies and philanthropic sources were used to establish a survivorship program in the urology clinic at the Vancouver Prostate Centre. A multi-disciplinary management team was formed to oversee the program. The Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC) Program is organized around 5 thematic modules 1) information about PC and primary treatment options (TX), 2) sexual health and intimacy (SH), 3) lifestyle changes in diet and exercise (DE), 4) managing the side effects of ADT, 5) incontinence and pelvic floor physiotherapy (PT). Group educational sessions (ED) are held 1-...