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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Bladder and Bowel Concerns (Video & Slides)

Regaining Control After Prostate Cancer Treatment Urinary problems are a common side effect of prostate cancer treatment. You might experience: Urinary Incontinence (UI): Leaking urine when you don’t want to. This can be caused by the removal of the prostate. Urgency: A sudden, intense, and uncomfortable need to urinate. This can be a side effect […]

Surgery & Pelvic Floor Muscle Training

Retraining Your Muscles for Urinary Control After a prostatectomy (prostate removal surgery), your body’s natural mechanism for controlling urine is changed. This guide explains how different types of prostate surgeries can impact urinary continence and provides strategies to help you recover. You will learn about: Learn More For a detailed explanation of post-surgical recovery and […]

Basics on Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Navigating Your Treatment Options Choosing a treatment path for prostate cancer is a significant decision that depends on many personal factors. This guide introduces the primary treatment options available to help you and your healthcare team make an informed choice together. Key treatment approaches include: The guide also helps you understand what questions to ask […]

Answering Your Questions on Prostate Cancer

Foundational Knowledge for Your Prostate Cancer Journey Getting a prostate cancer diagnosis, or even just thinking about your risk, can bring up a lot of questions. This resource from Prostate Cancer Canada is designed to give you a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to the basics of prostate cancer. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, curious about screening, or […]

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: Kegel Exercises 6-Week Workbook

A Progressive Workbook for Regaining Control This 6-week workbook is designed to help men recovering from prostate cancer treatment progressively strengthen their pelvic floor muscles. It provides a structured plan with step-by-step exercises, logs to track your progress, and plans for advancing each week. The workbook makes it easy to build a consistent routine and […]

Pelvic Floor (Kegel) Exercise Instruction for Men

A Step-by-Step Guide for Men This instruction sheet provides clear, easy-to-follow steps on how to perform Kegel exercises correctly. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles is a key part of recovering from prostate cancer treatment and can help improve bladder control. This guide will walk you through: Finding the right muscles The correct technique for contracting […]

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.