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Understanding Cancer of the Prostate

From the CancerBACUP booklet series

Last updated: March 1998

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Introduction

This booklet has been written to help you understand more about cancer of the prostate. We hope it answers some of the questions you may have about its diagnosis and treatment.

We can't advise you about the best treatment for yourself - this information can only come from your own doctor, who will be familiar with your full medical history.

At the end of this booklet you will find some useful addresses and recommended books.