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Booklets & Brochures

The brochures and booklets featured here have been designed to help inform patients and their circles of care. We hope you find these resources helpful.

 

A, B, C of Prostate Cancer
The brochures take you through the basics of prostate cancer, treatment options and coping with the disease during and after treatment.


A - Answering your Questions
This brochure explains the basics of prostate cancer: what prostate cancer is, who gets prostate cancer, and how it can be diagnosed. It also provides information about tests that are used for early detection and diagnosis. It also covers tests that are used to find out what type of prostate cancer is present and how far the cancer has spread.

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B - Basics on Treatment
This brochure provides information about different treatments for prostate cancer including what to expect and any risks and side-effects. It will also provide you with sample questions to ask your doctor when discussing different treatment options.


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C - Coping with Prostate Cancer
This brochure outlines information intended to help both you and your loved ones cope with prostate cancer. It also discusses common side effects of prostate cancer treatment, and how they may be managed or treated. Finally, different tips and considerations to keep in mind after treatment are presented.

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Should I get screened for prostate cancer? What you should know about the PSA test

This brochure answers commonly asked questions about the PSA test used to screen for prostate cancer. It includes information about who is at risk for prostate cancer, how testing works, the advantages and disadvantages of the test and what the results can mean.
 
 



 










Taking Care of You the Caregiver: Helping Provide Support

This resource is designed to help the caregiver better understand how they can support their family member or friend as they face prostate cancer. Also, this booklet explores how the caregiver can care for him/herself, and what emotional and practical suggestions caregivers can follow to help themselves and everyone affected cope with this diagnosis.
 


 
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An Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnosis…Now What?

This booklet has been designed to provide men and their circle of care with answers to some of the questions they may have related to advanced prostate cancer, and to point readers in the right direction to find additional information and resources.

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Your Prostate Cancer Playbook

This workbook has been designed to help men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer sort through some of their most important questions and better understand and plan for what lies ahead with treatment. 

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Nutrition Guide for Men with Prostate Cancer

This guidebook provides men with information about eating well, along with instructions on how to manage treatment side-effects with food and physical activity. Frequently asked questions related to nutrition and complementary therapies are also presented in this resource.

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Prostate Cancer: "How to" Health Guide

The "How To" Health Guide is developed by the Health Charities Coalition of Canada (HCCC) to assist patients, caregivers, friends and families in navigating their way through the Canadian healthcare system. Prostate Cancer Canada is a proud member of HCCC and we hope you find this resource helpful in navigating your prostate cancer journey.

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