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Downloadable Prostate Cancer Handouts

The following handouts were developed by health professionals to help men and their families learn more about prostate cancer, diagnostic tests and treatment options.

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Active Surveillance (Watchful Waiting) You and your doctor may choose to closely monitor your condition through "active surveillance."
		prostate-cancer-active-surveillance.pdf ( 23.8 KB )
Brachytherapy Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer.
		prostate-cancer-brachytherapy-treatment.pdf ( 64 KB )
External Beam External beam radiation therapy is a form of radiation treatment used to treat prostate cancer.
		prostate-cancer-radiation-therapy.pdf ( 33.6 KB )
Hormone Therapy Hormone therapy is a form of treatment used to control prostate cancer.
		prostate-cancer-hormone-therapy.pdf ( 32.5 KB )
Radical Prostatectomy Radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat prostate cancer. It is an operation to remove the prostate gland.
		prostate-cancer-radical-prostatectomy.pdf ( 83.6 KB )
Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) A transrectal ultrasound uses sound waves to take a picture of the prostate gland.
		prostate-cancer-TRUS.pdf ( 64.1 KB )
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing - Patient Information The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test used in combination with other information to screen for prostate cancer.
		prostate-cancer-PSA-testing.pdf ( 63.4 KB )
Prostate Cancer Patient Manual Information for prostate cancer patients about diagnosis and treatment.
		prostate-patient-manual.pdf ( 520.3 KB )
PSA Screening - Care Provider Information Information to help primary care providers offer men information about the risks and benefits of PSA screening and treatment for prostate cancer.
		prostate-cancer-PSA-screening-care-provider-info.pdf ( 188.7 KB )

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Making a Decision About Treatment

Information to help you decide which treatment for prostate cancer is best for you.

Treatment Alternatives

Multimedia presentations and printable documents outline various treatments for prostate cancer.

A resource to help you identify what matters most to you during prostate cancer treatment and decide on the right treatment for you.

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