tailieunhanh - Treatment Choices for Men With Early-Stage Prostate Cancer

The project was implemented in three phases. The preparatory phase from February 2000 to October 2000 consisted of administrative approvals, completion of the research design, a facility assessment, formative research on community attitudes and knowledge, procurement of equipment and supplies, preparation of recordkeeping forms, training of CHWs, initial clinical training of health center nursing staff in the three pilot divisions and at the district hospital, and ethical review. The pilot phase from November 2000 to October 2002 was conducted in the district hospital in Busia Township and three divisions (Funyula, Matayos, and Nambale) of the five in the district. The main. | National Cancer Institute . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Things to Remember There are many men with prostate cancer who have been in your shoes. Here are some things they would like you to know There are treatment choices be sure to know them all. Treatments and medical procedures keep getting better. Make the treatment choice that is right for you. Get the opinions of several different doctors since some may suggest only the option they know best. Take the time you need to research your treatment choices before making a decision. There s often no need to rush. Your spouse or partner plays an important role in the treatment that you choose and will be affected by your choice. Try to be open and honest with each other about your concerns. Organizations and support groups can help you learn how others in your situation are coping with prostate cancer. It is possible to live a full life after prostate cancer. Treatment Choices for Men With Early-Stage Prostate Cancer 3 Men . . . 3 Different Treatment Choices I talked it over with my wife and son. I chose radiation therapy because we thought it was the best choice for my situation. When my doctor said he would follow me closely without treatment I thought he meant that I should give up. But after he explained my stage of cancer it made sense to me. Now I know that I can decide to have treatment later. My wife and I looked at the benefits and risks of each treatment. After talking with several doctors who specialize in prostate cancer we decided that surgery was the best choice for me.