The PROCURE Team
The PROCURE Team
THE PROCURE TEAM
Dedicated employees and collaborators
PROCURE’s dedicated team, driven by a shared mission, works tirelessly to support those affected by prostate cancer. Our employees and collaborators bring expertise and compassion to make a meaningful difference, ensuring impactful initiatives and accessible support.
Laurent Proulx
President and Chief Executive Officer
Partnerships and fundraising team
- Anthony Lamour – Director of Development, Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
Marketing and communication team
- Ann-Marie Romanin – Director of Events and Fundraising
- Laurie Letendre – Communications Coordinator
- Marie-Christine Beauchemin – Information and Support Coordinator
Validation Committee Members
We would like to thank Dr. Luc Valiquette for his valuable collaboration in setting up the Validation Committee, responsible for the review of medical content published by PROCURE.
- Dr. Armen Aprikian – Surgeon-Urologist
- Dr. Thierry Dujardin – Uro-Oncologist
- Dr. Nawar Hanna – Uro-Oncologist
- Dr. Marie Paule Jammal – Urologist
- Dr. Marie-Lyssa Lafontaine – Urologist, Resident, urology program
- Dr. Thierry Lebeau – Surgeon-Urologist
- Dr. Malek Meskawi – Endo-Urologist
- Dr. Geneviève Nadeau – Urologist
- Dr. Paul Toren – Uro-Oncologist
- Dr. Vincent Trudeau – Surgeon-Urologist
- Dr. Peter Vavassis – Radiation Oncologist
Our contributors to the original content of the website
- Armen Aprikian, MD
- Jean-Paul Bahary, MD
- Boris Bahoric, MD
- Michel Carmel, MD
- Serge Carrier, MD
- Sylvie Dubois
- Isabelle Grégoire
- Jean-Pierre Guay, MD
- Pierre Karakiewicz, MD
- Louis Lacombe, MD
- Paul Perrotte, MD
- Fred Saad, MD
- Anna Towers, MD
- Luc Valiquette, MD
In addition, we thank the authors Dr. Fred Saad and Dr. Michael McCormack and Annika Parance Publishing for the permission to use portion of the content that we have drawn from the book – Prostate cancer – understanding the disease and its treatments. This book is offered free of charge by PROCURE, simply contact us at info@procure.ca.
Other pages that might interest you
Additional Information - Prostate cancer
Is prostate cancer hereditary?
Understanding the hereditary and genetic aspects of this disease can provide valuable information to both individuals affected and their families.
Genetics and prostate cancer
Do you have a family history of cancer? Your doctor might recommend genetic screening.
Symptoms, risk and screening
Are you over 50 or experiencing urinary problems? Discover why early screening for prostate diseases is important.
From prostate to screening
Learn about the role of your prostate, related diseases, symptoms to watch out for and risk factors.
Genetic predisposition to prostate cancer
Although rare, some hereditary genetic mutations can increase your risk of prostate cancer.
Do you have a curved penis?
Is your penis curved? Does it curve to the left, right, upward, or downward? You have a curved penis and you or your partner want to know why?
Can I prevent BRCA-related prostate cancer?
How to prevent BRCA-related prostate cancer? Can I have a radical prostatectomy or a proactive treatment to prevent prostate cancer?
What is a genetic mutation?
Do you have a significant family history of cancer? Is there a link between prostate cancer and a genetic mutation?
My balls hurt!
While sore balls are a common experience and usually no cause for concern, it’s important to familiarise yourself with symptoms in case it’s a sign of something serious.
I feel a heaviness in my underwear
I feel a heaviness in my underwear and I know it’s not normal… And sure enough, you notice your balls are much bigger than usual.
What women should know about prostate cancer
As a woman, you might think that prostate cancer is not your concern because you don’t have a prostate. However, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.
Why a health check?
The short answer to this question is to assess your health. This is the starting point for a health check. Could we be in the presence of potential undetected diseases?
10 signs that encourage you to see a doctor
There are many reasons why men will be referred to a specialist, and if you experience any of the following symptoms you should see a family doctor. Here are 10 signs that encourage you to consult. You should also know that unless you go to a private clinic, you cannot consult a specialist directly, such as […]
From your prostate to screening in 5 points
From your prostate to screening in 5 points. Gentlemen, are you over 50 years old, or have you been having urinary problems for some time now? Several diseases can affect your prostate, and it’s important to detect them early. Let’s take a closer look. The size of a walnut, the prostate is located just below […]
Sources and references
Last medical and editorial review: April 2024. See our web page validation committee and our collaborators by clicking here.