Before you make any decision about your treatment, be sure that you talk to your urologist and health care team about the potential risks and side effects of the treatment option that you are choosing.
The team that we consider important to support you in your decision-making process should ultimately help you determine which treatment option is right for you. This team includes:
-Other doctors who could give you further information and another opinion. This may include other urologist who may be skilled in certain treatment options or radiation oncologists who can advise you about the equipment and details regarding radiation.
-Your spouse or significant other.
-A support group, especially one consisting of other men who have a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
-Social workers, nurses, etc.
-Your religious leader, such as a priest, minister, or rabbi.
Remember, as with any major treatment consideration, check with your physician team to evaluate their experiences with these various treatment options and when you feel it is necessary, do not hesitate to obtain additional opinions.
Next Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting:
Tuesday August 10, 2010 - 6:00pm
Topic: To be Announced
Speaker: To be Announced
Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
Reily Pavilion - first floor
1415 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
