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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/early-detection-of-prostate-cancer
30 Nov 2022... This factsheet explains what prostate cancer is, the chance of diagnosis and how prostate cancer is detected. symptoms, and when you should have a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/non-gonococcal-urethritis-ngu
01 Mar 2013... Information about non-gonococcal urethritis, a common sexually transmitted infection in men, including causes, prevention and complications. Includes information about how to use a condom correctly.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-you-need-to-know-about-prostate-cancer
01 Dec 2022... Information about prostate cancer, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/about-your-psa-result
01 Dec 2022... Information about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test results to detect prostate cancer. PSA is a protein made in the prostate gland. As men get older and the prostate gland grows larger, they may produce higher levels of PSA. However, higher levels of PSA can also be caused by other conditions. One of these is prostate cancer. An elevated PSA level means something is happening in the prostate gland, and further investigation may be required.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-hormone-therapy-for-prostate-cancer
01 Dec 2022... This booklet is for men who are about to start or who have already started hormone therapy, also known as androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), either as part of a combination treatment plan or as a treatment on its own. This booklet will help you understand what is involved with hormone therapy, the potential benefits of this treatment and what the side effects might be. It may also be of benefit for your partner, family or support network to read this booklet.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-advanced-prostate-cancer
01 Dec 2022... Information for men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, also called metastatic prostate cancer. Being diagnosed with this stage of cancer can be very stressful for a man and his partner, family and friends. It may be a time of emotional turmoil that can make you feel fearful, anxious, vulnerable, uncertain and powerless. This booklet aims to help you understand advanced prostate cancer, how it is treated, and how you can manage the impact of the disease and its treatment on your daily life.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-urinary-and-bowel-side-effects
01 Dec 2022... All treatment for prostate cancer has side effects. The type of side effects you get and how severe they are depends on several factors, including the type of cancer you have, the type of treatment you have, and your state of health. Urinary problems (problems passing urine/wee) and bowel problems (problems passing faeces/poo) can happen after some prostate cancer treatments. This booklet provides you with information on urinary and bowel problems and how you can manage them.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-sexual-issues-following-prostate-cancer-treatment
01 Dec 2022... This book is for men who are about to receive or have received treatment for prostate cancer. It contains information to help you understand and manage sexual issues associated with your treatment. Your partner may also like to read this booklet as it is a couples’ issue.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/mens-health-its-okay-to-talk-about-sexual-health
01 May 2021... Infosheet on men's sexual health, including information on the reproductive system and sexual health problems in plain English.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/men-against-violence-video-with-english-subtitles
01 Sep 2020... This video has been created to initiate conversations on family violence in the community and highlight the impact that a simple interaction can have to influence meaningful change.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/prostate-cancer-a-guide-for-newly-diagnosed-men
01 Dec 2022... Information on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and side effects for men, their partners, families and the community. This booklet aims to give you some basic information about prostate cancer, help you understand what to do next, and guide you towards more detailed information and support.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/should-i-have-a-psa-test
01 Dec 2022... Information on the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, a blood test used to detect an increased risk of prostate cancer, including when to get tested, potential benefits and possible harms of PSA testing.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-surgery-for-prostate-cancer
01 Dec 2022... This booklet is for men who are making decisions about prostate cancer treatment and those who have already received treatment. It contains information to help you understand important issues about surgery. It may also be helpful for your partner, family or friends to read this booklet.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-radiation-therapy-for-prostate-cancer
01 Dec 2022... This booklet is for men who are making decisions about prostate cancer treatment and those who have already received treatment. It contains information to help you understand important issues about radiation therapy treatments, including external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy. It may also be helpful for your partner, family or friends to read this booklet.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-health-and-wellbeing-with-prostate-cancer
01 Dec 2022... This booklet is to help you deal with some of the emotional and physical challenges that men with prostate cancer can experience. It provides information to support your mental and emotional wellbeing and to help you look after yourself through exercise and healthy diet choices. You will find this booklet useful whether you have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, are having treatment, or have finished treatment. You can use the information in this booklet to guide discussions with your doctor or other health professionals.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-prostate-cancer-for-partners-and-families
01 Dec 2022... A guide for partners, families and friends of men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer to help you understand what your loved one is experiencing.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/pelvic-floor-muscle-training-for-men
The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the tailbone at the back, to the pubic bone in front.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/a-users-guide-what-every-man-needs-to-know
01 May 2012... What every man needs to know about how his reproductive system works. Includes information about prostate health, male infertility, testosterone deficiency, testicular cancer and erection problems.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/prostate-cancer-support-groups
01 Dec 2022... Information about Prostate cancer support groups to help you through your prostate cancer experience. They bring together men, their partners and families who have been affected by prostate cancer. Support is provided for those dealing with a current diagnosis of prostate cancer and for those who have already undergone treatment. Support groups meet regularly to help each other, discuss shared experiences, and learn more about the disease and how to manage it.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-active-surveillance-for-prostate-cancer-a-guide-for-men-with-prostate-cancer-their
01 Dec 2022... This booklet is for men who have decided to have Active Surveillance management for prostate cancer. It is also designed for men who are in the process of deciding on their treatment option if your specialist has recommended that Active Surveillance is a suitable option. It could be helpful for significant people in your life, such as your partner, family and friends, to read this booklet. It contains information about Active Surveillance and what this involves.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/understanding-prostate-cancer-for-lgbtiqa-people
01 Dec 2022... A guide to the prostate cancer experience for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and questioning (LGBTIQA+) and have a prostate. This booklet contains information to help you understand and manage the types of challenges you might face, including the physical, psychological and emotional challenges of living with prostate cancer. The information in this booklet may also help your partner, family, and friends understand what you are going through.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/the-prostate-and-bladder-problems
01 Jun 2016... The prostate is a gland that only men have. It is about the size of a walnut and sits below the neck of the bladder surrounding the bladder outlet (the urethra).
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/after-a-diagnosis-of-prostate-cancer
30 Nov 2022... This factsheet talks about treatment options and how to look after your health and wellbeing after a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
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