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Prostate Cancer


© Barrie Bradshaw

Lessons

Lesson 1: Prostate Basics
This lesson will focus on the basics of the prostate: what it is and how it works, as well as a look at the two primary procedures used to identify...
Introduction
Prostate Basics, the Digital Rectal Examination, and Screening Guidelines
The PSA Test

Lesson 2: Prostate Cancer
Lesson 2 of "Coping with Prostate Cancer" will look at the cancer itself. Included will be a look at the definition of cancer, and how cancer...
Introduction
Prostate Cancer Etiology
Prostate Cancer Staging and the Gleason Score
Coping with Your Diagnosis

Lesson 3: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
What I did hear during that fateful visit with Dr. Zack was that if we acted quickly my chances for survival would be great – over 90%. There were...
Introduction
Beginning Research and Treatment Options Worksheet
Surgery
Radical Prostatectomy
External Beam Radiation
Brachytherapy
Non-aggressive Treatment Options and a Fall Back Postion
Successful Treatment or Remission
Life After Treatment

Lesson 4: Coping with the After-effects
In our final lesson, we’ll be looking at the after-effects of Prostate Cancer and its treatments. The lesson will focus on coping with these...
Introduction
Sexual Dysfunction
Incontinence
Recurrence of Cancer
Depression
Financial Considerations

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