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Know your Prostate

The more you know the more power you have!

The more you know about your prostate and Prostate Cancer, the more power you have over one of the most common types of cancers found in men. The more you understand, the better equipped you are to deal with your personal journey or supporting a loved one on theirs.

Coping with
the impact

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"You have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer" can be devastating and overwhelming. You may not even remember much about that first discussion with your doctor, and it is absolutely understandable. You may even experience Prostate Cancer as a very private condition and may not feel like it is appropriate to discuss it with others.

 

It is natural to feel stressed and concerned about how your life will change - will you have debilitating symptoms, will your sexual life be affected, how will it affect those closest to you, will you be able to still provide for your family? 1

 

To start dealing with the practical side of Prostate Cancer, you need to understand what lies ahead. Ask and learn as much as you can about your condition. This can help you to actively partake in your treatment and management decisions and make the best of living your life with cancer.

Know your Prostate

Know your Prostate

Start by understanding how your prostate works to understand what happens when you develop Prostate Cancer.

Know Prostate Cancer

Know Prostate Cancer

Know who will conduct your test, what type of tests are required and what to expect when getting tested for Prostate Cancer.

Know the Journey

Know the Journey

Know what type and stage of Prostate Cancer you have and what possible treatment options are available.

Stand up and get tested

If you over 40 you should be getting tested. Speak to your Health Care professional.

Blood test

Blood test

Physical exam

Physical exam

You are not alone

Living with cancer starts with reaching out to others and building a strong support network. You don’t have to walk the cancer journey alone. Having the support and assistance of friends, family and others that have been through it before, or those who have dedicated their lives to helping individuals like you, can make the difference between coping with cancer, or living a full life despite of cancer.

Your partner or caregiver

Your partner or caregiver

It can be challenging to support and care for a loved one with Prostate Cancer, but remember it is just as important to take care of yourself as well.

Ismail’s own story

Ismail’s own story

Ismail- Ian William Fife (53) from Cape Town not only survived prostate cancer but breast cancer as well. Read his story and journey.

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