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30 Sep 2021... Being told you have prostate cancer or could have prostate cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

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.

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.

01 Dec 2022... Information about prostate cancer, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.