Documents
These books, booklets, information sheets and articles are ones that the group regards as being particularly informative:
COVERAGE
DOCUMENT
GENERAL
Understanding prostate cancer - A guide for men with cancer, their families and friends, (2009). Publisher: Cancer Council NSW. Very readable free 74-page booklet with comprehensive coverage but not as detailed as books such as that of Prem Rashid (see below). Download the free booklet as a 979 KB PDF file from this web site page.
Localised prostate cancer: a guide for men and their families (2010) (4th edition). Produced by the Australian Cancer Network. The contents of this very readable booklet provide more information that its title suggests. The first two chapters provide an explanation of what prostate cancer is, and methods used to diagnose prostate cancer. Later content deals with treatment options. The authors indicate that the booklet is ‘...particularly designed for men who have localised prostate cancer (which has not spread beyond the prostate gland). It explains what localised prostate cancer is, the treatment options and their pros and cons. Its purpose is to help men make decisions about these treatments.’ Available free by download as a 3.9 MB PDF file from here. 132 pages.
Prostate problems - Information sheet, (2010). Publisher: Cancer Council ACT. Download as a 25 KB PDF file from here.
Prostate cancer fact sheet. Publisher: The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Download pamphlet as a 119 KB PDF file from here.
Be a man - talk to your doctor about prostate cancer. Publisher: The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Download brochure as a 1 MB PDF file from here.
Prostate cancer - your guide to the disease, treatment options and outcomes (3rd edition), 2010. Author: Associate Professor Prem Rashid. Comprehensive (307 pages) coverage of prostate diseases, diagnosis of prostate cancer, treatment options, post-treatment care, etc. Very readable. Publisher: Uronorth Group, Port Macquarie. Available from here where the chapter titles and sample pages from the book can be previewed. Also available from The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia - see this page. Cost $40 including postage.
Guide to surviving prostate cancer (2nd ed.) (2007). Author: Patrick C Walsh and Janet F Worthington. Publisher: Grand Central Publishing. Very comprehensive book with similar coverage to Rashid's, albeit a little out of date now. Available through Amazon and other book sellers (cost about $30).
What women & their men need to know about prostate cancer (2nd edition), (2007). Author: Irena Madjar and Gail Tingle. Not as comprehensive a book as that of Rashid, but has a similar (but less detailed) coverage. Very readable. Just as worthwhile a read for men as it is for women. Publisher: Prostate Survival Alliance Inc. Available from The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia - see this page. Cost $15.
Localised prostate cancer: a guide for men and their families (2010) (4th edition). Produced by the Australian Cancer Network. The contents of this very readable booklet provide more information that its title suggests. The first two chapters provide an explanation of what prostate cancer is, and methods used to diagnose prostate cancer. Later content deals with treatment options. The authors indicate that the booklet is ‘...particularly designed for men who have localised prostate cancer (which has not spread beyond the prostate gland). It explains what localised prostate cancer is, the treatment options and their pros and cons. Its purpose is to help men make decisions about these treatments.’ Available free by download as a 3.9 MB PDF file from here. 132 pages.
Prostate problems - Information sheet, (2010). Publisher: Cancer Council ACT. Download as a 25 KB PDF file from here.
Prostate cancer fact sheet. Publisher: The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Download pamphlet as a 119 KB PDF file from here.
Be a man - talk to your doctor about prostate cancer. Publisher: The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Download brochure as a 1 MB PDF file from here.
Prostate cancer - your guide to the disease, treatment options and outcomes (3rd edition), 2010. Author: Associate Professor Prem Rashid. Comprehensive (307 pages) coverage of prostate diseases, diagnosis of prostate cancer, treatment options, post-treatment care, etc. Very readable. Publisher: Uronorth Group, Port Macquarie. Available from here where the chapter titles and sample pages from the book can be previewed. Also available from The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia - see this page. Cost $40 including postage.
Guide to surviving prostate cancer (2nd ed.) (2007). Author: Patrick C Walsh and Janet F Worthington. Publisher: Grand Central Publishing. Very comprehensive book with similar coverage to Rashid's, albeit a little out of date now. Available through Amazon and other book sellers (cost about $30).
What women & their men need to know about prostate cancer (2nd edition), (2007). Author: Irena Madjar and Gail Tingle. Not as comprehensive a book as that of Rashid, but has a similar (but less detailed) coverage. Very readable. Just as worthwhile a read for men as it is for women. Publisher: Prostate Survival Alliance Inc. Available from The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia - see this page. Cost $15.
LUTS - LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS
BPH - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - fact sheet produced by the Andrology Special Advisory Group (SAG) of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand, 18 June 2008. This fact sheet provides a succinct description of BPH and its treatment. It can be downloaded from here as a 74 KB PDF file.
PSA TESTING
PSA testing is explained in simple terms in pages here on the Andrology Australia web site.
The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand's media release of 23 September 2009 relating to the age at which the Society believes that testing (DRE and PSA testing) for prostate cancer should commence (namely, 40). Download as a 270 KB PDF file.
The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand's 2009 detailed PSA testing policy. Download as a 152 KB PDF file.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s policy on testing for and diagnosis of prostate cancer is here and a recent explanatory statement is here.
The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand's media release of 23 September 2009 relating to the age at which the Society believes that testing (DRE and PSA testing) for prostate cancer should commence (namely, 40). Download as a 270 KB PDF file.
The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand's 2009 detailed PSA testing policy. Download as a 152 KB PDF file.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s policy on testing for and diagnosis of prostate cancer is here and a recent explanatory statement is here.
TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER
Localised prostate cancer: a guide for men and their families (2010) (4th edition). Produced by the Australian Cancer Network. The booklet provides information on what localised prostate cancer is, how it is diagnosed and the treatment options and is ‘...particularly designed for men who have localised prostate cancer (which has not spread beyond the prostate gland). It explains what localised prostate cancer is, the treatment options and their pros and cons. Its purpose is to help men make decisions about these treatments.’ Available for free by post or download as a 2.0 MB PDF file from Andrology Australia or from here. 132 pages.
Advanced prostate cancer: a guide for men and their families (2009). Publisher: Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration, Inc (APCC). The book’s aims are ‘... to explain the advanced stages of prostate cancer, its treatments and how men can manage their health and care while dealing with this condition.’ Available for free by post or download as a 1.3 MB PDF file from Andrology Australia or from here. 133 pages.
Advanced prostate cancer: a guide for men and their families (2009). Publisher: Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration, Inc (APCC). The book’s aims are ‘... to explain the advanced stages of prostate cancer, its treatments and how men can manage their health and care while dealing with this condition.’ Available for free by post or download as a 1.3 MB PDF file from Andrology Australia or from here. 133 pages.
INCONTINENCE
Continence and prostate - a guide for men undergoing prostate surgery (2007). Publisher: Continence Foundation of Australia. The booklet states ‘Most men regain their bladder control over time and are fully recovered within 6 to 12 months. However, it is important to get professional advice to help cope with bladder weakness during this time. This booklet will provide you with helpful ways to improve and manage your incontinence following prostate surgery.’ The free booklet can be ordered from here.
Free resources for bladder and pelvic floor muscles - a range of free leaflets and booklets available from Continence Foundation of Australia. See order page here - some pamphlets can be downloaded in PDF format.
Free resources for bladder and pelvic floor muscles - a range of free leaflets and booklets available from Continence Foundation of Australia. See order page here - some pamphlets can be downloaded in PDF format.
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Saving your sex life - a guide for men with prostate cancer (2008). Author: John P Mulhall. Publisher: Hilton Publisher. Available through Amazon. Cost about $54 USD. The first half of the book discusses a number of issues that men diagnosed with prostate cancer should consider before undergoing treatment including discussing the likely outcomes for sexual performance. It lists important questions that men should ask their doctor(s) and the need for a second opinion if not happy with the answers. The second half of the book covers many issues relating to sexual function following surgery/hormone therapy/radiation etc and is an excellent reference for men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. It is also a useful reference for their partners.
TreatED: prostate edition. Publisher: The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Impotence Australia. Download free booklet from PCFA or Impotence Australia as a 760 MB PDF file in English and other languages.
Sex after treatment for prostate cancer. Publisher: Cancer Council Queensland. Download free booklet as a 1 MB PDF file from here.
Fact sheets available on the Impotence Australia web site. These cover a wide range of topics including a description of problems and causes, and therapies (drug, injections, penile implants, vacuum pumps).
TreatED: prostate edition. Publisher: The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Impotence Australia. Download free booklet from PCFA or Impotence Australia as a 760 MB PDF file in English and other languages.
Sex after treatment for prostate cancer. Publisher: Cancer Council Queensland. Download free booklet as a 1 MB PDF file from here.
Fact sheets available on the Impotence Australia web site. These cover a wide range of topics including a description of problems and causes, and therapies (drug, injections, penile implants, vacuum pumps).
PREDICTING THE FUTURE
EXERCISE
Fact Sheet on exercises relevant to pre-treatment and post-treatment for prostate cancer, published by Exercise is Medicine Australia - Download from their site here. Fact sheets relating to other medical conditions that may be of interest to you are also available there.
DEPRESSION
Maintaining your well-being: Information on depression and anxiety for men with prostate cancer and their partners (2010). Publisher: beyondblue. Download booklet as 1.3 MB PDF file or order from here.
Prostate cancer and the risk of depression/anxiety (2010). Publisher: beyondblue. Download fact sheet as 220 KB PDF file or order from here.
Prostate cancer and the risk of depression/anxiety (2010). Publisher: beyondblue. Download fact sheet as 220 KB PDF file or order from here.
GUIDE TO SERVICES AVAILABLE
Cancer Council Nsw maintains a comprehensive directory for cancer services available in the Northern Sydney Region. A number of the services could be of interest to prostate cancer sufferers. The individual sections of the directory are kept up to date and the sections of interest can be downloaded as small PDF format files.
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