YANA - YOU ARE NOT ALONE NOW

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT SITE

HOMEPAGE LINKS : EXPERIENCES : DISCUSSION FORUM : TROOP C : ABOUT US : JOIN US : UPDATE YOUR STORY : MAIL US

Acknowledgment and thanks are due to a YANA member who wishes to remain anonymous who created this Chart.

EXPERIENCES - COUNTRY/STATE OF RESIDENCE

When this site was set up, there was a belief that there is tremendous value in reading of other people's experiences with prostate cancer and also recognition that it might be helpful you find someone to 'talk' to; someone who had dealt with the same issues and problems.

Most of the men who have told their stories have volunteered to act as Mentors and have provided their e-mail addresses. They invite you to mail them for any further information you might want. They may not always be able to help you directly, but may well know where to direct you.

The accounts on the site are based on information received from our contributors and they may not be completely accurate.We hope they may provide you with an insight into how others have dealt with the issues that you now face. The stories and charts provided are for your information only, and show a brief summary of what others have done. They should not be used for making your own treatment decision. Please be aware that there is much more to the decision making process, as you will see if you go to TREATMENT CHOICES.

If you would like to join those who have shared their experiences, please go to JoinUs , if you are a returning visitor and you would like to update your story, please go to UpDate.

You will see when you go to the contributors' stories that there are the following flags:

BRONZE

Men diagnosed less than 5 years ago ago have a bronze bar.

SILVER

Men whose diagnosis was between six and nine years ago have a silver bar.

GOLD

Men diagnosed more than 10 years ago ago have a gold bar with a star for each year beyond 10.

PLATINUM

The long term men - survivors of 15 years and more have a platinum bar .

Some members of the gay community have asked to be identified by this symbol.

This tag shows the men who will help answer your questions.