Background |
What cancer is
How cancer progresses
Where cancer spreads to
Procedure for treatment
Length of time to decide
Seeking a second opinion |
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Treatment details |
How the treatment works
When can the treatment start
How to know if the treatment is working |
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Possible benefits of treatment |
Chances of PSA rising*
Chances of cancer causing symptoms*
Chances of dying from the cancer*
Effect on how long I will live |
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Possible harms of treatment |
Chances of dying from treatment*
Effect on sexual functioning*
Effect on bladder functioning*
Effect on bowel functioning* |
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Options if treatment does not work |
Options if cancer gets worse
Options if cancer does not disappear after treatment
Options if cancer comes reappears |
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What others choose |
Choices other patients make
Choices doctors make |
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