YANA - YOU ARE NOT ALONE NOW
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT SITE

A STRANGE PLACE

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.

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INDEX

INTRODUCTION

How long have I got?

Two important things.

PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY

How will I know if I have prostate cancer?

Basic language hints.

Travelling companions.

GETTING STARTED - THE FOREST OF FEAR

Important facts about all medical tests.

Collect and keep the paperwork.

GETTING STARTED - THE PROCESS

DRE - Digital Rectal Examination

PSA - Prostate Specific Antigen

Important information on PSA levels

Biopsy

Gleason Grades

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

STAGING AND DIAGNOSIS

BEYOND DIAGNOSIS - THE DESERT OF DOUBT

Treatment Options

Important Information regarding Treatment Choices

Diversion to Partin Tables

Surgery

Radiation Therapy

Hormone Treatment

Conservative Management or Watchful Waiting

BEYOND TREATMENT - THE PLAINS OF RECOVERY

Changes in lifestyle

Depression

Erectile dysfunction

Incontinence

REMISSION

Summary of some common terms

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.