Prostate Cancer Step by Step
Organize Your Fight Against Prostate Cancer
Below is our Ten Step Guide for fighting Prostate Cancer. If you have just been diagnosed, it is unusual that there is any need to rush to a decision. Most cancers grow quietly in your prostate for 10 to 15 years. Prostate cancer is a slow growing cancer. Once suspected or diagnosed, unless in advanced stages, men typically have time to gather information, and make an informed decision about how to proceed. Many men take 3-6 months to decide on their treatment. So take the time you need to make a thoughtful decision about how to deal with this unwanted disease.
Watch our video, introducing Edward Weber, MD. Dr Weber provides valuable advice to men just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Below the video is a 10 step outline intended to guide you through our website, your fight against cancer, where you can build your knowledge about the prostate, prostate cancer, diagnosis and treatment.
Below is our Ten Step Guide for fighting Prostate Cancer. If you have just been diagnosed, it is unusual that there is any need to rush to a decision. Most cancers grow quietly in your prostate for 10 to 15 years. Prostate cancer is a slow growing cancer. Once suspected or diagnosed, unless in advanced stages, men typically have time to gather information, and make an informed decision about how to proceed. Many men take 3-6 months to decide on their treatment. So take the time you need to make a thoughtful decision about how to deal with this unwanted disease.
Watch our video, introducing Edward Weber, MD. Dr Weber provides valuable advice to men just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Below the video is a 10 step outline intended to guide you through our website, your fight against cancer, where you can build your knowledge about the prostate, prostate cancer, diagnosis and treatment.
Step One
Prostate Cancer
Learn about prostate cancer risk factors, symptoms, the impact on the prostate, and the prostate’s function.
Step Two
Get Tested
If Appropriate, Get Tested. For men over age 40 or 45, request a simple screen test for prostate cancer.
Step Three
Keep Records
If diagnosed with prostate cancer take notes for Doctors Visits. View or print our Patient Form.
Step Four
Prostate Cancer Risk Groups
Your test results, PSA, Gleason Score and Stage will determine your Prostate Cancer Risk Group. There are three Risk Groups, Low, Intermediate or High.
Step Five
Prostate Cancer Treatments
The top Prostate Cancer Treatments include Active Surveillance, Surgery and Radiation. Learn about the different treatments of prostate cancer.
Step Six
Compare Treatment Outcomes
Of over 100,000 patients treated, which Prostate Cancer Treatments had the best outcomes, leaving the patients Prostate Cancer Free?
Step Seven
Prostate Cancer Side Effects
Personal preferences, age and other health factors play an important role when looking at Side Effects such as incontinence and impotence.
Step Eight
Treatment Decision
Plan to consult with surgical, radiation and oncological experts. Let each describe the pros and cons of their recommendation. Then make your treatment decision.
Step Nine
Diet and Exercise
Lifestyle can have a huge impact on a persons life. Consider reducing stress, regular exercise and a heart healthy diet.
Step Ten
Stay Informed and Positive
Reduce the stress in your life, watch your diet and exercise regularly. Keep aware of advancements in the fight against prostate cancer. Receive emails on the latest updates, news and information for the treatment of prostate cancer by subscribing to the Prostate Cancer Free website below.
Advice for Men Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Edward Weber, M.D. offers advice For Patients of Prostate Cancer. It is important to be informed, but you do not need to do this alone. That is what the specialists are there for. This is the time for deliberation, since once treated you cannot reverse the course. Watch this video to learn more.
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Remission versus Recurrence?
Relapse of prostate cancer is way more common than you might think. Many men treated for prostate cancer have their cancer return, which can lead to a lifetime of treatment. Prostate Cancer Free studies treatment outcomes documented in "The STUDY", recently updated for 2021. Take this Study to your doctor, and discuss your chance of cancer recurrence. The Study is available with the new, just released booklet, to help you learn about prostate cancer. Both the Prostate Cancer Free Study and the booklet, “What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer” are available NOW for you to VIEW, PRINT or DOWNLOAD.