Brochures & Print Publications
The brochures, booklets and postcards listed here were made to give information to patients and their circles of care. We hope you find these resources helpful. Information on how we create our resources can be found here.
Understanding Prostate Cancer Package
This package of 4 handouts provides a summary of information about the disease, what a diagnosis means, the treatment options available and the potential side effects of certain treatments.
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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.
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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.
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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. There are also practical suggestions on how the caregiver can care for him/herself and themselves.
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.
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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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Please note the “Nutrition Guide for Men with Prostate Cancer” is now out of circulation. For print copies, you can request “Eating Well When You Have Cancer” by contacting the Cancer Information Helpline at 1-888-939-3333.
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.
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Prostate Cancer Facts Postcard (Bilingual)
This postcard provides a quick snapshot of the current statistics surrounding prostate cancer. It also promotes early detection (bilingual).
The PSA Test Postcard
This postcard answers common questions about the best strategy to detect prostate cancer early using the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test. Topics include risk factors for prostate cancer and PCC’s PSA testing recommendations.
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