Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 3:19PM EST

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Prostate Cancer

  • What diagnostic evaluation is necessary to assess the status of the disease?
  • What is the stage and grade of my prostate cancer?
  • What are the treatment options for my Stage of prostate cancer?
  • How aggressive should therapy be at my age and in my medical condition?
  • What side effects should I expect from the treatment?
  • What is the prognosis for my stage of prostate cancer?
  • What ongoing monitoring will need to be performed?
  • What symptoms might I experience and how will the symptoms be managed?
  • What resources are available for education and support in coping with prostate cancer?
  • Are there any clinical trials for which I may be eligible to participate