Patient Education Resources

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

This pamphlet explains what causes prostate cancer, what hormones are, what testosterone does, how hormone therapy works for prostate cancer, how long you will be on hormone therapy, and side effects.

Information for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy: External Beam Treatment for Prostate Cancer

This pamphlet explains why radiation therapy is used to treat prostate cancer, including how to get ready for your treatments, possible side effects, and questions you may want to ask your health care team.

Living Beyond Cancer: Follow up Care for Prostate Cancer Patients

This guide is for cancer patients who have been treated for prostate cancer. It describes a recommended follow-up care plan and includes supports and resources available to you.

Prostate High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Post-treatment Instructions

This pamphlet describes the recovery process after having High Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. It outlines what to expect, possible side effects, and how to contact your health care team.

Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) Information for Prostate Cancer Patients

This pamphlet explains how stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for prostate cancer works, how to get ready for your treatment, what will happen during your treatment sessions, and what to expect after your treatments are finished.