Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland, a small organ located below the bladder in men that helps produce semen. It is one of the most common cancers in men, particularly those over age 50. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and may not cause problems right away, but others can grow more quickly and require treatment.
Learn More About Prostate Cancer
Our goal at PEN is to provide easy-to-understand information about your cancer journey so you feel comfortable with new terms and empowered to take part in decisions about your care. Visit these links for general information about prostate cancer. Please talk to your medical team to make decisions that apply to your specific situation.
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What should I know about living with prostate cancer?
What resources are available to help me?
SaveProstate Cancer Programs
Tools to help you feel activated and connect with resources to overcome barriers to accessing care.
Topics:
- Prostate Cancer Screening and Early Detection
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Emerging Research
- Prostate Cancer Patient Support and Resources
Empowers prostate cancer patients and families by addressing factors like age, ethnicity, and insurance that impact outcomes. Gain confidence in your healthcare decisions, no matter where you live.
Topics:
- Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment and Care
- Barriers to Prostate Cancer Care
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
Tackles common misconceptions and provides clear, actionable information about clinical trials, sharing tools and resources for patients with prostate cancer.
Topics:
- Understanding Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial Terminology
- The Benefits of Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials
- Accessing Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials
- Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial Safety
- Clinical Trials 201 Prostate Cancer Resources
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes oncology, DECODE empowers cancer patients and families with clear, practical insights into AI and other emerging healthcare technologies, breaking down how these innovations are transforming cancer care and helping them navigate AI-driven advancements with confidence.
Components:
- Podcasts
- Downloadable Resource Guides
Aims to provide digital literacy skills training with a series of easy-to-follow video modules, coupled with resource guides to educate you on technology and online support tools.
Provides tools and actions for shared decision making and tips for navigating prostate cancer treatment decisions.
Topics:
- Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
- Understanding Prostate Cancer
- ENGAGE Prostate Cancer Resources
Shares the importance of latest treatment options, clinical trials and patient participation in clinical trials.
Topics:
- Understanding New and Developing Prostate Cancer Treatments
- Tools for Prostate Cancer Patient Self-Advocacy
- EVOLVE Prostate Cancer Resources
Helps women living with cancer understand the impact on their overall health, including fertility, hormones and sexual wellbeing while enabling informed conversations with their healthcare team about potential options and support.
Will help you understand the importance of essential biomarker testing before key decisions are made in your care—including following a reoccurrence.
Topics:
- Understanding Prostate Cancer Testing
- Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions
- INSIST! Prostate Cancer Resources
Information on completing cancer care with actionable steps to engage in key discussions and plan for life after treatment.
Topics:
- Understanding Survivorship
- Advice for Future and Follow-Up Care
Bridges the gap between patients who have participated in clinical trials and patients who have not yet participated for various reasons.
Topics:
- Self-Advocacy Prostate Cancer Patient Profiles
Provides actionable advice and downloadable materials to help you communicate clearly and effectively with your prostate cancer healthcare team.
Topics:
- Understanding Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment Types & Treatment Decisions
- Managing Emotions and Accessing Prostate Cancer Support
- Advocating for the Best Prostate Cancer Care
- Planning Your Prostate Cancer Doctor’s Office Visit
Focuses on wellness during cancer treatment and post cancer treatment.
Topics:
- Lifestyle
- Diet and Healthy Eating
- Supportive Care
Provides prostate cancer patients with key information to help them understand their role, empowering them to engage in their care and treatment decisions
Topics:
- Engaging in Your Prostate Cancer Care Decisions
- Participar en Sus Decisiones de Atención del Cáncer de Próstata
Bridges the expert and patient voice, enabling patients to feel comfortable asking precise questions of their healthcare team
Topics:
- Participating in Your Prostate Cancer Care
Improves prostate cancer patients’ and caregivers’ familiarity with remote access to healthcare, and thus increase quality of care regardless of geographical location.
Topics:
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Advances
- Remote Prostate Cancer Care
- Prostate Cancer Testing and Family Considerations
- Prostate Cancer Patient Support
Provides tools and resources for living with and beyond prostate cancer.
Topics:
- Collaborating On Your Prostate Cancer Care
- Understanding Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
- THRIVE Prostate Cancer Resources
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