We hope you now understand
what you need to know to make the
treatment choice right for you

Here are the most important ideas
we can share with you:

• Your treatment decision is a shared one between you and your doctor.
• The doctor best knows the details of the procedures and the likely outcomes.
• Only you know how you feel about the balance between possible cure and living with side effects.

Men who worry more about side effects often choose watchful waiting.

Men who worry more about living with cancer in their body would often choose radiation or surgery.

Think about what is most important to you as you make your decision.

Each choice has some risk. There are no sure answers.

Hearing that you have prostate cancer may shock or frighten you, your family, and your friends. These feelings are natural. They may change over time, as you learn about your diagnosis, make treatment decisions, deal with symptoms, and go on with your life. Men are often afraid to share their feelings or get help from a counselor if needed. If strong feelings are hurting you or your family, ask your doctor to suggest help.

Some say that dealing with a cancer is like going on a journey — one where you don’t know how long it will last and how it might end. It isn’t easy, but others are with you to help.

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