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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-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/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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/on-the-road-to-recovery-audio
01 Jun 2018... On the road to recovery is a resource that has been developed with and for people who have completed cancer treatment and their carers, families and friends who speak a language other than English. Consultation was undertaken with the different language groups and the themes identified formed the basis of the final resources developed.
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/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/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/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/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.
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