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Urology
Take Charge
For Men Newly Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
| Catalog #: | UR-08 |
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| Produced by: | WellMe from State of the Art, Inc. |
| Duration: | 22 minutes |
| Format(s): |   |
| Language(s): | English |
Summary
This production focuses on the experiences of three men with prostate cancer and their immediate families, friends and professional caregivers. Their stories provide the information, encouragement and coping skills so critical to those diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The issues addressed in this video include: multiple treatment options and possible conflicting physician advice; the embarrassing side effects they may accompany treatment; how patients find the information they need; how they become aware of sources of psycho-social support, and how it helps; and how families are affected by and cope with the diagnosis.
Viewers learn:
- How to cope with the initial shock of diagnosis
- How support groups can help you manage stress and confusion
- Problems of incontinence and sexual dysfunction
- Feelings of fear, anger, and self-pity upon diagnosis and finally the ability to accept the diagnosis and take action
- How to communicate effectively with family, friends and doctors