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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-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-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/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/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/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/the-male-condom-bilingual
30 Jun 2014... Bilingual information sheet about the male condom, including what a condom is, how it works, how to use it, side effects and where to get them. NSW contact details.
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/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.
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