Publisher's Synopsis
About This Prostate Cancer Booklet: This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet is about cancer* of the prostate. Each year, more than 186,000 American men learn they have this disease. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men in this country. Only skin cancer is more common. Learning about medical care for prostate cancer can help you take an active part in making choices about your care. This booklet tells about: - This booklet has lists of questions that you may want to ask your doctor . Many people find it helpful to take a list of questions to a doctor visit. To help remember what your doctor says, you can take notes or ask whether you may use a tape recorder. You may also want to have a family member or friend go with you when you talk with the doctor-to take notes, ask questions, or just listen.
