YANA
- YOU ARE NOT ALONE NOW
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT SITE
AN
INFORMATION GUIDE
TO
PROSTATE CANCER
This section of the site contains a booklet produced by Terry Herbert for support groups in South Africa. Although there are references to that country and the treatment options only deal with those available in South Africa, the general information is pertinent for men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and their partners, wherever they live.
If you want to print a copy fo the booklet, there is a version in pdf format, which will make printing easier. You will need to have Adobe Acrobat to access this. If you do not have this software , click on the link below and download the freeware.
If you have Adobe Acrobat, then click here . It is a large file and may take a minute or two to download.
INDEX
How will I know if I have prostate cancer?
GETTING STARTED - THE FOREST OF FEAR
Important facts about all medical tests.
Collect and keep the paperwork.
DRE - Digital Rectal Examination
PSA - Prostate Specific Antigen
Important information on PSA levels
Important information on biopsy and Gleason Grades
Addition tests and Diversion to Metastasis
PAP - Prostatic Acid Phosphate and other markers
Scans - X-ray: CAT and MRI scans: bone scans
Important information regarding bone scans
BEYOND DIAGNOSIS - THE DESERT OF DOUBT
Important Information regarding Treatment Choices
Conservative Management or Watchful Waiting
BEYOND TREATMENT - THE PLAINS OF RECOVERY
General Questionnaire for Side Effects
Possible side effects of hormone treatment
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Notice of Copyright© T. R. Herbert 2003
Terry Herbert has produced this information. It represents a significant input of the knowledge, skills and time of Terry Herbert. It is regarded as intellectual property owned by Terry Herbert and is subject to copyright.Acknowledgement is made, and thanks given, to Donna Pogliano, members of the Prostate Support Action (PSA) Group and members of his family who assisted in the final editing.