Prostate cancer affects 1 in 7 Canadian men. Diagnosis is made by ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy, usually after suspicion of disease due to an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test or abnormal prostate exam.

​Many low-risk cancers can be safely observed and treated if they become more aggressive. This approach is called "Active Surveillance". Treatments for more aggressive disease may consist of one or a combination of surgical removal of the prostate, radiation to the prostate, and hormone therapy.

​The Urology Resource Centre provides counselling to men with prostate cancer as well as pelvic floor muscle training to encourage return of post-operative continence. 

OUR RESOURCES
Prostate Biopsy
Radical Prostatectomy - Information about your procedure
After your surgery
​​Pelvic floor exercises to speed continence recovery
Post-prostatectomy - symptoms to watch for
Urinary catheter - images
Post-prostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction

ONLINE RESOURCES
​Prostate Cancer Canada - General information
Prostate Cancer Book - Free high-quality online book by Drs. Saad and McCormack
Prostate Cancer and Sexual Health - Reclaiming Sex and Intimacy after Prostate Cancer free book download
Active Surveillance
Hormone Therapy
​PSA
​Prostate Biopsy
Radical Prostatectomy
​     - Discharge Instructions
​Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Tools
     - Active Surveillance: risk of disease progression 
     - Pre-treatment: risk determination
     - Post-treatment: risk determination