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Prostate Cancer Basics
Introduction
When a man learns that he has prostate cancer, he usually has many
questions about the disease and how it can be treated. It is also
normal for men with prostate cancer, their families, and others
close to them to have fears and concerns. Most men and those who
care about them find that their distress eases as prostate cancer
treatment begins and as they gain an understanding of the disease.
This web site is for you and those close to you. It is designed
to help you understand and cope with your illness. It explains prostate
cancer, how it develops, and what its effects are. This web site
discusses the possible impact that prostate cancer may have on your
life and how it can be treated. It also describes what doctors and
other health care professionals know about treating the disease
today.
As you read, you may wish to write down any questions that you have
so that you can ask your doctor or health care professional at your
next visit. Words in this web site that may be unfamiliar to you
are underlined and defined briefly in the
Glossary of Medical Terms.
After you read this web site, you and your doctor will probably
want to talk further about your illness and treatment. Working together,
you will plan the treatment that is best for you.
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