Introduction to Prostate Cancer Kit

To help women know where to begin, the Prostate Cancer Foundation created an Introduction to Prostate Cancer Kit, which features Conversation Tips, a series of pointers and questions that can be used to start a conversation about prostate cancer. In addition, the Kit includes the An Introduction to Prostate Cancer guide, a list of FAQs About Prostate Cancer, and other materials designed to help both men and women learn about prostate cancer.

Help your fathers and husbands combat one of the greatest threats to men’s health. Show your love for the men in your life by encouraging them to talk with their doctors about prostate cancer. Chances are, they’ll listen.

Not sure where to begin? Take a few minutes to read Conversation Tips, a series of pointers and questions that can be used to start a conversation about prostate cancer. In addition, the links below will give you the basic facts about prostate cancer so you and your loved ones can learn more about this disease.

Introduction to Prostate Cancer Kit Downloads (PDF file format*)  Conversation Tips (PDF) An Introduction to Prostate Cancer (PDF)  Introduction to Prostate Cancer Kit Online Resources FAQs About Prostate Cancer Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer Symptoms of Prostate Cancer * PDF files require the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open.  The Reader is free and can be downloaded from the Adobe site.

Information about the Prostate Cancer Foundation/Gillette Men's Health Survey:

• Read the major findings from the survey (PDF)

• Read the press release announcing the survey results

• View the presentation slides used during the media briefing (PowerPoint)

Information about the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Gillette Prostate Cancer Challenge:

• Prostate Cancer Foundation

• Read about the Gillette Prostate Cancer Challenge