Patient Education Resources

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

This pamphlet lists things that can raise your risk of prostate cancer, what testosterone is, how hormone therapy works for prostate cancer, and possible side effects.

Information for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy: External Beam Treatment for Prostate Cancer

This pamphlet explains why radiation therapy is used to treat prostate cancer, including how to get ready for your treatments, possible side effects, and questions you may want to ask your health care team.

Living Beyond Cancer: Follow up Care for Prostate Cancer Patients

This guide is for cancer patients who have been treated for prostate cancer. It describes a recommended follow-up care plan and includes supports and resources available to you.

Prostate High Dose (HDR) Brachytherapy Treatment Package

This pamphlet explains what to expect while receiving high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. Topics include how to prepare for your treatment, how brachytherapy treatment is delivered, possible side effects, and how you will know if the treatment worked.

Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) Information for Prostate Cancer Patients

This pamphlet explains how stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for prostate cancer works, how to get ready for your treatment, what will happen during your treatment sessions, and what to expect after your treatments are finished.