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Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of the Canadian Oncology Sexual Health Initiative (“COSHI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at coshi.ca (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Purpose of the Website

The COSHI Website is an educational resource designed to provide information about sexual health in the context of cancer care. Our content is developed by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates, and is intended for patients, partners, and healthcare professionals across Canada.

3. Medical Disclaimer

The information provided on this Website is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be used as, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Please be aware of the following:

  • The content on this Website does not establish a patient-physician or therapeutic relationship between you and COSHI or any of the clinicians, researchers, or contributors associated with COSHI.
  • You should not rely on information found on this Website to make decisions about your health or medical treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
  • Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website.
  • If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
  • COSHI is unable to provide personal medical advice. If you submit a question through our contact form regarding a specific health condition, we will direct you to consult with your healthcare provider.

The resources, videos, guides, and tools provided on this Website are designed to supplement, not replace, the guidance of your healthcare team.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use of the Website. You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates applicable local, provincial, national, or international law or regulation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any systems connected to the Website.
  • Use any automated system, including bots, scrapers, or spiders, to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission.
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through the Website.
  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Website without our prior written consent.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio, downloadable materials, and the overall design and layout, is the property of the Canadian Oncology Sexual Health Initiative or its content contributors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from this Website for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use of the content, including reproduction, distribution, or publication for commercial purposes, requires the prior written consent of COSHI.

Some resources on this Website may reference or link to clinical papers and research articles published in academic journals. These papers are subject to the copyright and licensing terms of their respective publishers.

6. Clinic Finder

Our Clinic Finder provides a directory of sexual health clinics and peer support resources for prostate cancer patients across Canada. The information listed, including clinic names, locations, and types of care providers, is provided for informational purposes only.

COSHI does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the services of any clinic or organization listed in the Clinic Finder. We make reasonable efforts to keep this information current, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the listed services at all times. We encourage you to contact clinics directly to confirm their services, availability, and referral requirements.

7. External Links

This Website contains links to external websites, including academic journals, YouTube, clinic websites, and other third-party resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

COSHI does not control or endorse the content of external websites and is not responsible for their availability, accuracy, privacy practices, or content. Accessing external websites through links on our Website is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external website you visit.

8. Contact Form

Our Website includes a contact form that allows you to send messages to the COSHI team. By using the contact form, you agree to provide accurate information and understand that:

  • We will use the information you provide solely to respond to your inquiry.
  • We are unable to provide personal medical advice through the contact form.
  • Response times may vary, and submitting a message does not guarantee a response within a specific timeframe.

For details on how we handle information collected through the contact form, please see our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, COSHI disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the Website.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, COSHI, its team members, contributors, sponsors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content, even if COSHI has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This limitation of liability applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not COSHI has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless COSHI, its team members, contributors, sponsors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Canadian Oncology Sexual Health Initiative (COSHI)

Website: coshi.ca

Contact Form: coshi.ca/contact

Monita Sundar, MA

Provincial Program Manager, Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program

Monita Sundar is the Provincial Program Manager for the Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program, where she leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing integrated clinical care, patient education, and research-driven support.

With a strong commitment to improving the lives of older adults, Monita is passionate about empowering patients through education and implementing innovative strategies that promote well-being and enhance quality of life.

Her leadership reflects a patient-centered approach that bridges clinical excellence with compassionate care.

Steven Guirguis, MA

Project Manager & Clinical Research Coordinator, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Steven is a Project Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, with academic training in Psychology and Kinesiology.

His work focuses on supporting prostate cancer patients in managing sexual health challenges related to treatment. He brings a strong interest in the mind-body connection to his clinical and research efforts, particularly within survivorship and rehabilitation care.

Outside of work, Steven enjoys spending time with family, staying active, and brings the same passion to the basketball court as he does to his research.

Dr. Ryan Flannigan

Dr. Ryan Flannigan is an Associate Professor, and surgeon-scientist within the Department of Urologic Sciences at the University of British Columbia.

He is the Director of the Urologic Supportive Care Program, Director of the Reproductive & Sexual Medicine Centre within the M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences, and Director of the Male Infertility, Sexual Medicine, and Microsurgery Fellowship Program. His practice is subspecialized in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, and his research program is focused on developing translational technologies and engineering solutions to advance therapeutics in both sexual medicine and infertility.

He has received national and international awards including the American Urologic Society Rising Star Award, American Society of Andrology Matthew Hardy Young Andrologist Award and has been funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research, Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Canadian Urologic Association Scholarship Foundation, American Urology Association, American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. 

Dr. Andrew Matthew

Dr. Matthew is a Health and Clinical Psychologist as well as a Clinician-Investigator in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, and an Associate Professor in both the Departments of Surgery and Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.

He serves as the Lead Psychologist, Director of the Sexual Health Program, Director of Psychology Training, and Head of the GU Survivorship Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Matthew has been instrumental in shaping national and international guidelines for sexual healthcare in cancer (ASCO/CCO, Movember).

His clinical care and research are centered on urologic cancers, focusing on prevention, sexual health, survivorship, and improving patient quality of life.