Prostate Cancer Health Center
Newly Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Prostate Cancer when Newly Diagnosed
- How reliable are digital rectal exams and prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests?
- What stage is my cancer in, and what does that mean for my prognosis?
- What are the costs, benefits and risks of each treatment option?
- How do I decide what is the best treatment option for me personally?
- Is there any indication that the cancer has spread?
- Can my condition go untreated without adverse health consequences?
- Will I become impotent
- Can I continue my normal activities during treatment
- How long will treatment take?
- Will there be any long-term consequences of my treatment?
WebMD 10 Questions
Reviewed by
Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD on May 03, 2006
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