Prostate Cancer Symposium

Prostate Cancer Symposium

An Educational Initiative For Patients,

Spouses and Advocates

An Educational Initiative For Patients,

Spouses and Advocates

Become Your Own AdvocateDavid Sandoe

OAM, DipBIA, MBA, ANZIIF, (Fellow) CIP, MCMI,

FAIM, FAICD

Become Your Own AdvocateDavid Sandoe

OAM, DipBIA, MBA, ANZIIF, (Fellow) CIP, MCMI,

FAIM, FAICD

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 New York University

Kimmel Center New York, NY

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 New York University

Kimmel Center New York, NY

David Sandoe National Deputy Chairman,

PCFALeader, Sydney Adventist Hospital Prostate Cancer

Support GroupAustralia

BECOME YOUR OWN ADVOCATE

– Patient Symposium New York 6 October 2009

Outback urology

Obtain information and develop dialogue with your doctors for better communication & care

• KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

• Do your homework in a qualified way

• Involve your wife/partner

Selection of medical professional is key - you will be with them for the rest of your life

• Skill

• Communication style

• Support services• Rehabilitation

• Professional colleagues

• Other patient contact – support group

• Second opinion

Prepare well thought-through questions

• Following diagnosis

• Before biopsy

• Choosing the right treatment• Options

• Side effects and follow up

• Recovering and rehabilitation

• Advanced cancer

Get involved

• Talk to other patients

• Participate in support groups and collectively gain confidence of medical professionals

• Stay up to date with new qualified information

• Make contact with helpful organizations ie The Prostate Net, USTOO, PCFA etc

• Talk to your family, friends and colleagues

• Spread the word

www.prostate.org.au