Living Well with Prostate Cancer Series at Mile Square Health Center
Free, in-person, expert-led education and support for men living with prostate cancer and their caregivers.
Living Well with Prostate Cancer Series
at Mile Square Health Center
Dates: Saturdays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24
Time: 5:30–7:00 pm
Location: Mile Square Health Center, First Floor Conference Room
1220 S. Wood St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Cost: Free | Format: In-person | Registration: Required | Parking: Validated
Free, in-person, expert-led education and support for men living with prostate cancer and their caregivers. The Living Well with Prostate Cancer series at Mile Square Health Center is a free, in-person program designed to give men reliable information, practical strategies, and support they can actually use. Participants may attend the full series or any individual session. Each program stands on its own, and no prior attendance is required.
Through this series, participants can choose sessions based on their needs and interests. Each session is designed to be helpful on its own and does not require attendance at previous programs.
You will gain:
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Clear explanations of current prostate cancer treatment options
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Practical strategies for managing emotional stress, caregiving, and isolation
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Evidence-based nutrition guidance for health during and after treatment
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Safe, effective exercise approaches to support strength, energy, and recovery
No prior Wellness House participation is required.
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Jump to:
2/3: Living with Prostate Cancer: Emotional Support, Caregiving, & Reducing Isolation with Krystal Kumpula, LCSW
2/10: Living with Prostate Cancer: Nutrition for Prostate Cancer with Jamie Shifley, RD, LDN
2/17: Dinner with the Doc: Updates in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer with Jacob Tallman, MD, Urologist, UChicago Medicine
2/24: Living with Prostate Cancer: Exercise for Prostate Cancer with Jadyn Chipman, ACSM GEI, ACSM/ACS CET
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