Overview
The Prostate Cancer – Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) is a free six-month home-based mind-body program developed in Canada to improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of people diagnosed with prostate cancer. The program is provided in Aotearoa New Zealand in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.
PC-PEP provides a structured six-month program delivered through daily emails and videos, offering practical strategies to help men thrive after a prostate cancer diagnosis. Program highlights include:
- Aerobic & Strength Training: Guided exercise videos with free elastic bands provided.
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: Exercises to improve urinary control and sexual function.
- Stress Reduction Techniques: A free heart rate coherence biofeedback device to help manage stress.
- Dietary Support: Weekly cooking videos and expert advice on maintaining a healthy diet.
- Intimacy & Connection: Guidance to enhance relationships and preserve sexuality.
- Social Support: Optional buddy and mentor pairing based on identity and preferences; Monthly Zoom video conferences with program leads and other participants.
- Local Resources: Signposting to helpful sources of support for additional help.
You may qualify for the program if:
- You have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
- You can access daily emails and YouTube videos.
There are monitoring surveys you need to take part in as part of the program to track your progress.
To join:
- Watch the video below
- Still interested? Then email pcpep@prostate.org.nz and we’ll start you on the PC-PEP journey!