EXPERIENCES
We believe that there is tremendous value in reading of other people's
experiences with prostate cancer. We have therefore collected these on the pages
that follow.
There was also recognition that it might help you find someone to talk
to; someone who has dealt with the same issues and problems that you now face.
Some of those who told the stories of their experiences have volunteered to act
as Mentors. They have provided their e-mail addresses and 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.
If you are a returning visitor and you would like to update your story,
please go to UpDate, if you
would like to join those who have shared their experiences, please go to JoinUs.
Most people are looking for information about one specific
type of treatment, so we have grouped the stories in this way. Clicking on the
links below will take you to the list of contributors who have experienced that
specific procedure, either as primary or secondary treatment.
You will see when you go to the lists of contributors that
there are the following flags:
Men diagnosed less than 5 years ago ago have a bronze bar.
Men whose diagnosis was between six and nine years ago have a silver bar.
Men diagnosed more than 10 years ago ago have a gold bar with a star 
for
each year beyond 10.
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.
This tag shows
stories that have been added or updated in the current month or previous three
months.
Indicates stories that may be of particular interest.
Below are the links to the stories by choice of treatment.
The stories of men newly diagnosed men are here NEWLY DIAGNOSED/UNDECIDED
LAPARASCOPIC
SURGERY: NORMAL SURGERY
BRACHYTHERAPY : (EBRT) EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION : PROTON
BEAM
(ADT)
ANDROGEN DEPRIVATION THERAPY- HORMONE
ACTIVE
SURVEILANCE : CHEMOTHERAPY: CRYOTHERAPY: HIFU : WATCHFUL WAITING
You can also access these stories indexed by
PSA : AGE
AT DIAGNOSIS : GLEASON
SCORE and YEAR OF DIAGNOSIS
It
is also possible to see the stories indexed by country of residence. In the case
of the USA, some entries are indexed by State of residence. In time all will show
State of residence. The link is:
PLACE
NAME TABLE
NEWLY DIAGNOSED/UNDECIDED
Barry Litchfield
