When this site was set up, there was a belief that there is tremendous
value in reading of other people's experiences with prostate cancer and also recognition
that it might be helpful you find someone to 'talk' to; someone who had dealt
with the same issues and problems.
Most of the men who have told their stories have volunteered to
act as Mentors and have provided their e-mail addresses. They invite you to mail
them for any further information you might want. They may not always be able to
help you directly, but may well know where to direct you.
The
accounts on the site are based on information received from our contributors and
they may not be completely accurate.We hope they may provide you with an insight
into how others have dealt with the issues that you now face. The stories and
charts provided are for your information only, and show a brief summary of what
others have done. They should not be used for making your own treatment decision.
Please be aware that there is much more to the decision making process, as you
will see if you go to Treatment Choices.
If you would like to join those who have shared their experiences,
please go to JoinUs , if you are
a returning visitor and you would like to update your story, please go to UpDate.
This tag shows stories that have been added or updated
in the current month or previous month.
Indicates
stories that may be of particular interest.
You will see when you go to the contributors' stories
that there are the following flags:
Men diagnosed less than 5 years ago ago have a bronze
bar.
Men whose diagnosis was between six and nine years
ago have a silver bar.
Men diagnosed more than 10 years ago ago have a gold
bar with a star
for each year beyond 10.
The long term men - survivors of 15 years and more
have a platinum bar .
Some
members of the gay community have asked to be identified by this symbol.
This tag
shows the men who will help answer your questions.