PC RESOURCES & ARTICLES
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RESOURCES:
Below you'll find a collection of PC organizations and support groups.
CANCER ORGANIZATIONS:
PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
ZERO CANCER
CALIFORNIA PROSTATE CANCER COALITION
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
PROSTATE HEALTH EDUCATION NETWORK
PROSTATE MATTERS
https://
MAYO CLINIC
TRUE NORTH
https://truenorth.movember.com/en
FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUPS:
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
https://https://www.pcf.org/patient-resources/patient-navigation/support-groups/
PROSTATE CANCER WIVES
https://https://www.facebook.com/groups/Prostatecancerpartnerstalksupport/
PROSTATE CANCER NON-SURGERY
TREATMENTS GROUP
https://https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCNonSurgicalSupport/
CANCER ARTICLES:
Below you'll find a collection of web based articles related to prostate cancer & recovery, organized under the following headers:
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Other great places for dedicated Prostate information and answers:
FACEBOOK:
Prostate Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Network
Prostate Cancer Wives - Talk & Support Group
Prostate Cancer Support Group
PODCAST:
Mr. 80 Percent- Sexual Dysfunction
I. CANCER TREATMENTS
II. DYSFUNCTION: Bladder / Bowel /Sex
III. CATHETER/ CATHETER MANAGEMENT
IV. AFTER SURGERY CARE
V. COMPLICATIONS/PAIN
VI. CAREGIVERS/HOME PREPARATION
VII. HEALTH/EXERCISE
VIII. STRESS/PHSYCOLOGY/HOLISTIC
IX. CANCER FORUMS & CHAT
X. GENERAL
I. PROSTATE CANCER OVERVIEW & TREATMENTS
Prostate Cancer: Types of Treatment
Approved by the Cancer.Net Editorial Board, 11/2019
Learn about the different types of treatments doctors use for men with prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Overview and Resources
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
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What to know in detail about PC
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150086.php
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Getting a second opinion.
https://news.cancerconnect.com/newly-diagnosed/the-importance-of-getting-a-second-opinion
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Early detection screening for PC
https://news.cancerconnect.com/prostate-cancer/psa-early-detection-screening-prevention-of-prostate-cancer
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Importance of getting a PSA
https://www.urologyspecialistsnc.com/importance-getting-psa-screening/
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Prostate Cancer & You Podcast
https://masspcc.org › page › podcast
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What happens after a prostate cancer diagnosis? - YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY0jYIj4r1I
Information from the American Cancer Society on common prostate cancer surgery approaches.
Southern Illinois University has compiled this helpful Q&A on radial prostatectomy.
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.
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:
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Why Do Prostate Cancer Treatments Cause Urinary Incontinence?
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Are There New Techniques That Reduce the Chance of Becoming Incontinent?
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What Can Be Done to Treat Urinary Incontinence after Prostate Cancer Treatment?
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.
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.
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.