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Publications


Ordering publications

All of our publications are free of charge but, as a charity, we rely on voluntary donations and any contribution you can make to our costs would be greatly appreciated.

To order any of our publications please choose from the following options:

Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer?
Order a copy of the Tool Kit, giving information on diagnosis, treatments and side effects.

Health Professionals
Order reference copies of publications for your own use or place bulk orders for your patients.

Find out more about prostate problems
Order information about common prostate problems and what symptoms to look out for.

Holding an event?
Order leaflets and posters for your event.


Please note we can only send information to UK addresses.


Video and audio

Your BSL Guide To The Prostate Gland

Your BSL Guide To The Prostate GlandA video recording giving information about the prostate in British Sign Language. Introduced by Clark Denmark, it covers what the prostate gland is, what it does, what can go wrong, and where to get help.

Find out more about the BSL video.

You can download the entire video in Windows Media format. This is only for broadband users as the file is 20mb in size. Download 'Your BSL Guide To The Prostate Gland'.


Tool Kit

Tool KitThe Tool Kit is a folder containing fact sheets giving details on every aspect of prostate cancer, from diagnosis to treatment.

Much of the content of the Tool Kit is replicated in the Information section of this website, but you can download the whole Tool Kit in PDF form.
Find out more about the Tool Kit.



Booklets

PSA and beyond: a guide for men concerned about prostate cancer

PSA and Beyond Booklet Cover

This booklet is for men who are considering having a PSA test or want to know more about PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen).

Patient Information Award Winner for Men's Health (2009)
at the BMA Medical Book awards.

PSA and beyond references

                            Download PDF


Prostate Cancer: a guide for newly diagnosed men

The Prostate Cancer Booklet Cover

This booklet is a personal guide for men who have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. It has space to record details of diagnosis, treatment options and key contacts.

Endorsed by BAUS Section of Oncology.

Patient Information Award Winner for Men’s Health (2008)
at the BMA Medical Book awards
.

                            Download PDF


New! Living with hormone therapy: a guide for men with prostate cancer

Hormone Therapy Booklet Cover

This new booklet is for men who are having hormone therapy for prostate cancer, their partners and families. It describes the different types of hormone therapy, how they work and what the treatment involves. It includes information on the possible side effects men may experience and suggests ways to help manage these.

Let us know what you think of this new booklet. Please tell us your views by filling in a short survey.
                            If you are a health professional, please fill in our survey here.

                            Download PDF

                            Living with hormone therapy references


Know your prostate: a guide to common prostate problems

Know your prostate: a guide to common prostate problemsKnow your prostate: a guide to common prostate problems is for every man. Learn about the prostate gland and what symptoms to look out for. This booklet includes information on prostate cancer, enlarged prostate (BPH) and prostatitis.

Commended at the BMA Medical Book awards 2009

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Know your prostate: a quick guide

Know your prostate: a quick guideThis handy credit card sized leaflet gives basic information on prostate cancer and other prostate problems, including information on risk factors and symptoms. These cards are ideal for displays and to hand out at events. Suitable for health professionals and organisations to help promote prostate cancer awareness.

                            Commended at the BMA Medical Book awards 2009

                            Download PDF

Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN)

Prostatic Intraepithelial NeoplasiaThis booklet is for men who want to know more about early changes to the cells of the prostate gland, called Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN). This booklet describes the causes, diagnosis and treatment of PIN.

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Enlarged prostate: A guide for men concerned about benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Enlarged prostate: A guide for men concerned about benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)This booklet is for men who want to know more about benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This booklet describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of BPH.

Download PDF


Prostatitis: A guide to infection or inflammation of the prostate

ProstatitisThis booklet is for men who want to know more about prostatitis. The booklet describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis.

Download PDF


Recurrent prostate cancer: If your cancer comes back - risk and treatment

Recurrent prostate cancer: If you cancer comes back - risk and treatmentThis booklet is for men who are worried that their prostate cancer might come back or who have prostate cancer that has recurred after having had one or more treatments.

Download PDF


What do you know about prostate cancer?
Information for African Caribbean men

Information for African Caribbean men This leaflet is for African Caribbean men, their partners and families. It gives information on the risk factors for prostate cancer and the symptoms to look out for.

Download PDF

References


Listen Up

Listen Up BookletA collection of personal stories highlighting the journeys and challenges of African Caribbean men and women affected by prostate cancer.

Download PDF


The Prostate Cancer Charity leaflet

The Prostate Cancer Charity leafletDescribes the work of the Charity, including who we are, what we do and how you can help.

Download PDF


Travel insurance companies/brokers

A list of insurance comapnies or brokersA list of insurance companies or brokers who offer travel insurance to people with medical conditions, including cancer.
Read online / Download PDF


Page last updated: 27th July 2010