Prostate Article Links | Prostate Cancer Journey Roadmap

From the NIH - National Cancer Institute, explore the links on this page to learn about prostate cancer treatment, prevention, screening, statistics, research, and more.

What to know about prostate cancer

Medical News Today provides MD reviewed information on prostate cancer:

Diagnosis - PSA- Second Opinion

ARTICLES - PODCASTS – YOUTUBE

What to know in detail about PC

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150086.php

Getting a second opinion.

https://news.cancerconnect.com/newly-diagnosed/the-importance-of-getting-a-second-opinion

Early detection screening for PC

https://news.cancerconnect.com/prostate-cancer/psa-early-detection-screening-prevention-of-prostate-cancer

Importance of getting a PSA

https://www.urologyspecialistsnc.com/importance-getting-psa-screening/

Prostate Cancer & You Podcast

https://masspcc.org › page › podcast

What happens after a prostate cancer diagnosis? - YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY0jYIj4r1I

Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Information from the American Cancer Society on common prostate cancer surgery approaches.

Radical Prostatectomy FAQ's

Southern Illinois University has compiled this helpful Q&A on radial prostatectomy.

Radiation therapy

Cancer Treatment Centers of America shares information on radiation treatment, clinical trials, risk and common side effects.

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Information from the American Cancer Society on hormone therapy treatment, potential side effects and more.

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

More information and detail from the Mayo Clinic regarding hormone therapy treatment.

Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Information from the American Cancer Society on chemotherapy, potential side effects and more.

Prostate Cancer Side Effects

From the Prostate Cancer Foundation, information on common side effects associated with prostate cancer treatment, as well as specific treatment related side effects.

Discharge information from Dr. Misop Han at John's Hopkins

Overview of the four (4) phases of the prostate cancer treatment journey:

1. Surgery

2. The catheter

3. Continence

4. Erectile functionality.

Also provides a table of symptoms, issues, and resolutions

Finding and Paying for Treatment

The American Cancer Society provides insight into the practical aspects of starting treatment for your cancer, such as finding the right health care team and dealing with financial and insurance issues. You'll also find lists of questions you should ask, as well as interactive tools you can use to learn how cancers like yours are typically treated.

II. DYSFUNCTION: Bladder/Bowel/Sex

Prostate Cancer: Urinary Incontinence

From WebMD:

After a Prostatectomy

This Vanderbuilt Medical Center resource provides information on walking, controlling pain, bowel slowdown, heartburn, spasms & swelling and driving restrictions after a prostatectomy, as wells as a helpful guide to managing a Foley catheter, including functional diagrams.

What are the actual rates of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy?
AKA, Lies and Damned lies (and some statistics)

William O Brant MD FACS FECSM

SMSNA/AUA 2016 - Center for Reconstructive Urology and Men's Health, University of Utah

Continence and Prostate: Continence management following surgery for prostate cancer

Continence NZ explains urinary incontinence resulting from prostate cancer treatment, the pelvic floor and introduces pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel Exercises)

Urinary problems after prostate cancer treatment

From Prostate Cancer UK:

Depending on the type of problems you’re having, ways to manage them can include lifestyle changes, pelvic floor muscle exercises, bladder retraining, medicines or surgery.

For practical tips read our How to manage urinary problems guide.

Watch Paul's story for one man's experience of managing urinary problems after prostate cancer treatment.

Managing bowel issues after prostate cancer diagnosis

According to this article from the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, bowel symptoms are not an expected side effect of prostate cancer surgery. However, for some men, the side effects of treatment involving the bowel will require further support and help.

Bowel Dysfuntion

This Prostate Cancer Foundation post gives basic information on bowel dysfunction related to prostatectomy and radiation therapy.

A Healthy Sex Life After Prostate Cancer

From WebMD: What to expect, penis rehab, medical treatments, healthy habits and your approach.

Viagra useful for impotence following Prostate Surgery

From the WebMD archives (1999)

X. GENERAL:

The Miracle of You: How Does the Body Itself After Surgery?

From Advanced Tissue: surgical wound healing is a complex process that you can take steps to improve throughout your recovery.

Medical Illustrations - Picture of Prostate from eMedicineHealth

Anesthesia: Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful FAQ rundown from Georgia Anesthesiologists.