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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for men newly diagnosed with Prostate Cancer from a CBC article.
Prostate Cancer FAQs
Monitoring
Once there is a specific diagnosis of Prostate Cancer it is important for the patient and his doctor(s) to actively work together to assure the best action at the right time so that they assure the quality of life for the patient. 

If an immediate treatment decision is not needed this article will assist you in knowing how best to proceed. 

Active Surveillance versus Watchful Waiting!
HIFU Treatment
This link will take you to the BC Cancer Agency's assement report on High Intensity Focused Ultra Sound.  HIFU is a new treatment used extensively in Europe where it is covered by the medical system.  While it is licensed in Canada it is available only in limited areas.  

High Intensity Focus Ultra Sound
Surgery
This link with take you to the Urology Health dot Org website to their article on the Surgical Management of Prostate Cancer.  This link will help you understand the numbers that were given to you when you talked with your urologist. 

Surgical Management of Prostate Cancer
Radiation
This link with take you to the Urology Health dot Org website to their article on Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer.  This link will help you understand the different types of Radiation Therapy and how they are used for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.
Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Radiation FAQs
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, created this Web site to explain how doctors use radiation therapy to treat cancer safely and effectively.
http://www.rtanswers.org/
Hormone Therapy
This link with take you to the Urology Health dot Org website to their article on Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer.  This link will help you understand the different types of Hormone Therapies and how they are used for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Cryotherapy
This link with take you to the Urology Health dot Org website to their article on Cryoablation for Prostate Cancer.  This link will help you understand Cryotherapy, or Cryoablation and how it is used for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.
Cryoablation for Prostate Cancer
Chemotherapy
This link with take you to the Urology Health dot Org website to their article on Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer.  This link will help you understand the different types of Chemotherapy and how they are used for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.
Chemotherapy treatment for Prostate Cancer