NEWLY DIAGNOSED PROSTATE CANCER GUIDE
Prostate Cancer Basics Now What?
Hearing the words “you have prostate cancer” can be scary and overwhelming. Once you recover from the shock of hearing those words, it’s important to arm yourself with information about prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, side effect management, and survivorship. This guide provides easy-to-understand information on prostate cancer and a variety of support resources for you and your family, so you can make the best possible decisions. After reviewing this guide, please visit our website – zerocancer.org – for more in-depth information on prostate cancer treatment, imaging, side effects, and more. It’s important to know that you are not alone. More than 3.3 million American men are living with prostate cancer today. Diagnosis and treatment advances happen regularly and staying informed and connected will help you in this fight.
“Keep educating yourself and do research. If you don’t understand, ask questions. And find support, whether it’s from a support group, your church, your loved ones, or your friends. You don’t have to face prostate cancer alone.” Rob Alexander, prostate cancer survivor
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