SWIT-PCa — Southwest Institute for Infusion Therapy and Cancer Care

Free Educational Webinars

Prostate Cancer Education Webinars

Nurse-developed educational webinars for patients, caregivers, and families navigating prostate cancer diagnosis, surgery, and recovery.

SWIT-PCa provides free, nurse-developed educational webinars for prostate cancer patients, caregivers, and families. Additional webinar topics will be added over time.

Preparing for Prostatectomy and Recovery

Watch the full webinar below.

Who Our Webinars Are For

  • Patients considering or scheduled for prostatectomy
  • Spouses and caregivers
  • Family members supporting a loved one
  • Men recently diagnosed with localized prostate cancer
  • Healthcare professionals who educate patients

What You Will Learn

  • Preparing for surgery
  • What to pack and expect in the hospital
  • Living with a Foley catheter
  • Managing pain and medications
  • Recovery at home
  • Walking, activity, and pelvic floor exercises
  • When to call your healthcare team
  • Tips for caregivers
  • Free downloadable resources

Your Presenter

Meet Your Speaker

Dr. Ann Plohal, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CRNI

Founder & Executive Director, SWIT-PCa

Dr. Ann Plohal

PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CRNI

Dr. Ann Plohal is the Founder and Executive Director of the Southwest Institute for Infusion Therapy and Cancer Care (SWIT-PCa). A registered nurse with more than 40 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to improving patient outcomes through education, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.

Ann earned her PhD in Nursing and is a Board-Certified Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS-BC) and a Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI). She is a Past President of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and has spent her career educating healthcare professionals, while remaining deeply committed to helping patients and families understand and navigate their healthcare journey.

After walking alongside her husband through his prostate cancer diagnosis and recovery, Ann recognized the need for practical, trustworthy education for patients and caregivers preparing for surgery. Through SWIT-PCa, she now provides free educational resources, webinars, and support to help individuals navigate prostate cancer treatment with greater confidence.

Dr. Plohal combines her extensive nursing expertise with personal caregiving experience to offer practical tips, answer common questions, and help patients and families feel prepared for the journey ahead.

Educational Resources

Free Downloadable Resources

Our webinars are accompanied by downloadable resources including:

Surgery Preparation Checklist
Foley Catheter Care Guide
Medication Schedule & Tracker
Recovery Checklists
Frequently Asked Questions
Caregiver Guides

Stay Connected

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Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

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  • Webinar announcements
  • New downloadable patient resources
  • Recovery tips and educational updates
  • Occasional nonprofit news and events

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Support Our Mission

If these free educational resources have been helpful, please consider supporting SWIT-PCa. Your donation helps us provide free, nurse-developed education for patients and caregivers facing prostate cancer.

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