Prostate cancer: a guide for newly diagnosed menDownload PDF

This booklet is a personal guide for men who have recently been
diagnosed with prostate cancer. It has space to record details of
diagnosis, treatment options and key contacts. Endorsed by BAUS
Section of Oncology. Patient Information Award Winner for Men's
Health (2008) at the BMA Medical Book awards.

For men who are having hormone therapy for prostate cancer,
their partners and families. It describes the different types of
hormone therapy, how they work and what the treatment involves. It
includes information on the possible side effects men may
experience and suggests ways to help manage these.
The Tool Kit is for men who have been diagnosed with prostate
cancer. It contains fact sheets on how prostate cancer is
diagnosed, how it is treated, and lifestyle issues. Call our
Helpline on 0800 074 8383 for a personally tailored copy.

This fact sheet explains some of the medical words that you may
read or hear when you are finding out about prostate problems and
prostate cancer.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.

This fact sheet is for men who would like to know more about an
approach to prostate cancer treatment called active
surveillance.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.

This fact sheet is for men who have recently been diagnosed
with advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer. It gives an overview of
the treatments for advanced prostate cancer and includes
information on some of the tests you may have had.

This fact sheet is for men who would like to know more about
bisphosphonates to relieve pain in prostate cancer that has spread
to the bones.

This is for men who are thinking about having permanent seed
brachytherapy to treat their prostate cancer. Partners and families
of men with prostate cancer may also find it useful. It describes
how prostate cancer is treated using radioactive seeds implanted in
the prostate gland.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.

This fact sheet is for men who are thinking about having
chemotherapy to treat their prostate cancer. It describes how
chemotherapy is used to treat prostate cancer as well as the
possible side effects.

This fact sheet is for men affected by prostate cancer who would
like to know more about clinical trials. It describes the different
types of trial and what taking part in one involves.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.
Couples: Facing prostate cancer together (DVD)
A film of a performance exploring some of the issues facing
men with prostate cancer and their partners, families and friends.
The script is taken directly from interviews with people affected
by prostate cancer.
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This fact sheet is for men who are thinking about having
cryotherapy to treat their prostate cancer.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.

This fact sheet is for men who are about to start, or are
already taking, the hormone drug degarelix to control their
prostate cancer. It explains how the drug is taken, why it is used
and what side effects it may cause.
Available for download only

This leaflet is for men who want to eat more healthily and
possibly lower their risk of getting prostate cancer. It provides
tips on healthy eating and physical activity.

This fact sheet is for men who have been diagnosed with prostate
cancer and want to improve their health. It describes how a healthy
diet and regular physical activity may help you manage the effects
of prostate cancer and its treatment.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.
Display box - Know your prostate: a quick guide
Contains 50 copies of Know your prostate: a quick guide. Ideal
for displays at exhibitions, in hospital waiting rooms and at
fundraising events. Please only order for display use. Empty boxes
can be re-filled with loose leaflets. Call 0800 074 8383 if you
would like to order larger quantities of loose leaflets.
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Enlarged prostate: A guide to diagnosis and treatmentDownload PDF

This booklet is for men who want to know more about a
non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, called benign
prostatic enlargement (BPE) or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
The booklet describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
of an enlarged prostate.

This fact sheet is for men who are thinking about having
radiotherapy to treat their prostate cancer.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.
Health professional reference Tool Kit
Contains all printed Tool Kit fact sheets, for health professionals
to use as a reference. Men diagnosed with prostate cancer can order
a personally tailored copy by calling our Helpline on 0800 074
8383. You can also order larger numbers of individual fact sheets
to give to your patients.
Gives telephone and email contact details of our confidential
Helpline, in a handy business card size.
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Gives telephone and email contact details of our confidential
Helpline.

This fact sheet is for men who are thinking about having high
intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to treat their prostate
cancer.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.
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This is for men who are thinking about having temporary
brachytherapy to treat their prostate cancer. Partners and families
of men with prostate cancer may also find it useful. It describes
how sources of radiation are temporarily inserted into the prostate
gland to treat the cancer.
Available for download only

This fact sheet is for men who are about to start, or are
already receiving, hormone therapy to control their prostate
cancer.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.

This fact sheet is for anyone who would like to know more about
how prostate cancer is diagnosed. It describes the tests used to
diagnose prostate cancer and explains what the results may
show.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.
Know your prostate: a guide to common prostate problemsDownload PDF

Know your prostate: a guide to common prostate problems is for
every man. Learn about the prostate gland and what symptoms to look
out for. This booklet includes information on prostate cancer,
enlarged prostate (BPH) and prostatitis.

This handy credit card sized leaflet gives basic information on
prostate cancer and other prostate problems, including information
on risk factors and symptoms. These cards are ideal for displays
and to hand out at events. Suitable for health professionals and
organisations to help promote prostate cancer awareness.

A collection of personal stories highlighting the journeys and challenges of African Caribbean men and women affected by prostate cancer.
Available to download only
Living with and after prostate cancer: A guide to physical, emotional and practical issuesDownload PDF

This booklet is for men living with prostate cancer, before
during and after treatment. It is also for men who may be having
their prostate cancer monitored, rather than having treatment. It
contains information about the physical and emotional effects of
living with prostate cancer and treatment, and looks at ways to
manage them. It also provides information about practical issues
such as work and money.

This fact sheet is for men who have been diagnosed with
localised prostate cancer. It gives an overview of the different
treatments available for localised prostate cancer and includes
information on some of the tests you may have had.

This fact sheet is for men who have recently been diagnosed
with locally advanced prostate cancer. It gives an overview of the
treatments for locally advanced prostate cancer and includes
information on some of the tests you may have had.

This fact sheet is for men with advanced (metastatic) prostate
cancer that has spread outside of the prostate gland to the bones.
It tells you about a rare condition called metastatic spinal cord
compression (MSCC) that can happen when cancer cells grow in or
near to the spine and press on the spinal cord.
Available to download only

This fact sheet is for men with advanced prostate cancer who are
having problems with pain. It describes the types and causes of
pain that you might have, as well as possible ways of treating and
controlling your pain.

This fact sheet is for men with advanced prostate cancer who
would like to know more about treatment with radiotherapy to help
relieve symptoms. This is called palliative radiotherapy.
Palliative radiotherapy does not aim to get rid of your cancer but
it can help to slow down its growth.
Advanced prostate cancer. Managing symptoms and getting supportDownload PDF

This booklet is for you if you have prostate cancer that has
spread to other parts of the body and are experiencing symptoms
such as bone pain. This is called advanced prostate cancer. We
describe the possible symptoms you might experience, ways to manage
these, and emotional and practical support available.

This fact sheet is for men who would like information about
pelvic floor muscle exercises. These exercises can
help men deal urinary problems such as incontinence.
This fact sheet is included with the urinary problems after
prostate cancer treatment fact sheet, so you do not need to
order both.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.
Prostate information pack
An introduction to the prostate gland and common prostate
problems. Includes Know your prostate: a guide to common
prostate problems, Understanding the PSA
test and Diet, activity and your risk
of prostate cancer.

This fact sheet is for men who want to know more about changes
to the cells of the prostate gland, called prostatic
intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN). It describes the causes, diagnosis
and treatment of PIN.
Available to download only
Prostatitis: A guide to infection or inflammation of the prostate Download PDF

This booklet is for men who want to know more about prostatitis.
The booklet describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
of prostatitis.
A personal record of PSA test results and treatments.
Our publications catalogue contains details of all of our
current publications and information and awareness resources.
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Recurrent prostate cancer: A guide to treatment and supportDownload PDF

This booklet is for men who are worried that their prostate
cancer might come back or who have prostate cancer that has
recurred after having had one or more treatments.

This fact sheet is for men who have been diagnosed with prostate
cancer and also for their partners. It describes how prostate
cancer and its treatment can affect your sex life and your
fertility.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.

This fact sheet is for men who are thinking about having surgery
to treat their prostate cancer.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.

Describes the work of the Charity, including who we are, what
we do and how you can help.
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This fact sheet is for men who are thinking about having an
operation called a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland. You may hear this
condition called benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) or benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Available for download only

This fact sheet is for men with prostate cancer who are thinking
about going on holiday or travelling abroad. It gives tips to help
you prepare for your trip, including guidance on how to arrange
travel insurance.

This fact sheet is for men who would like to find out more
about prostate cancer that is no longer responding to their
original hormone therapy. It describes treatments that may help and
lists other sources of support.



Understanding the PSA test: A guide for men concerned about prostate cancer Download PDF

This booklet is for men who are considering having a PSA test or
want to know more about PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen). Patient
Information Award Winner for Men's Health (2009) at the BMA Medical
Book awards.

A wallet sized card for men with prostate problems, who may
need urgent access to a toilet. It does not guarantee access but
may make it easier to ask for help.


This fact sheet is for men who are concerned about problems with
controlling or passing urine. This fact sheet may also be useful
for partners or family of men with prostate cancer who want to know
more about urinary problems.
This fact sheet includes the pelvic floor muscle exercises fact
sheet, so you do not need to order both.
Included in the Tool Kit information pack.
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Watchful waiting is a way of monitoring prostate cancer that is
not causing any symptoms or problems. The aim is to monitor the
cancer over the long term because prostate cancer is often slow
growing and may not cause you any symptoms or problems in your
lifetime.
Prostate cancer and your sex life. Booklet and DVDDownload PDF

Read more about how prostate cancer and its treatment can impact
on your sex life, how you feel about yourself and any relationships
you have. It takes you through the sexual side effects you may
experience and the treatment and support that is available. The DVD
features six personal stories of men dealing with changes to their
sex life during and after treatment for prostate cancer.
What do you know about prostate cancer? Information for African Caribbean menDownload PDF

This leaflet is for African Caribbean men, their partners and
families. It gives information on the risk factors for prostate
cancer and the symptoms to look out for.

It's the size of a walnut but we'll need a sledgehammer to crack
it.

To you it's a nutshell. To 40,000 men each year it's a
bombshell.

I'm helping crack prostate cancer.

This isn't the annual death toll from prostate cancer. It's the
monthly one.

Did you know women suffer from prostate cancer too?

There are two sides to the prostate.

It's not what you'd call a 21st century procedure.

It isn't just your team that needs support.
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We regret to announce that during today's match two men will die
of prostate cancer.

Men united vs prostate cancer.
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It's the size of a walnut but we'll need a sledgehammer to crack
it.

To you it's a nutshell. To 40,000 men every year it's a
bombshell.

Did you know women suffer from prostate cancer too?

It's not what you'd call a 21st century procedure.

I'm helping crack prostate cancer.

This isn't the annual death toll from prostate cancer. It's the
monthly one.

There are two sides to the prostate.

It isn't just your team that needs support.

Men united vs prostate cancer.
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We regret to announce that during today's match two men will die
of prostate cancer.

The following standards set out the prostate cancer care that
you should expect to receive.

Information about our peer support service. This service offers
anyone confronted with prostate cancer or supporting someone
through a diagnosis, the opportunity to talk with a trained
support volunteer.

Information about our Get back on track service. Fatigue
(extreme tiredness) can be very debilitating and prevent men who
have had treatment for prostate cancer from leading an active and
healthy life. The service aims to help men manage this condition
both during and after diagnosis and treatment.