After I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Glo and I went into a massive search mode to get good information on treatment options. We also kept "PC Journals" for almost a year, recording our emotions and insights. We found a frustrating mix of options and sometimes conflicting reasons for choosing one option over another. We also kept massive files, which developed into handouts for the groups I, and sometimes we, addressed about our search and findings.

    Written nine years after the original diagnosis, the book intersperses honest and pertinent journal excerpts with nitty-gritty search techniques and answers in a number of categories. 

1    Words for Beginning:  Reacting--Acting--Moving On
2     Journals: September 7-October 6
3     Strategy Guides:
         Information Gathering Strategies
         Statement of Patient Rights
         Coping Strategy
4    Journals: October 9-October 13
5    Tests and Treatments
           Diagnostic Tests
           Overview of Treatment Options
           Developing Technologies
6    Journals:  October 18-October 29
7    Research Tips for Using the Public Library
8    Journals: November 1-November 9
9    Journals: November 20-November 27 
10   Research Tips for Using the Medical Library
11   Journals: December 2-December 18
12   Research Tips for Using the Internet
             General Tips
               A Note about Newsgroups or Chat Groups
13   Journals: December 19-December 31
14   Technicalities of Treatment Options
              Watchful Waiting 
               Surgical Procedures 
               Radiation Therapies 
               Hormone Therapy
               Antiandrogens
               Chemotherapy
15   Journals: January 4-January 31
16   Hospital Survival Tactics
17   Journals: February 1-February 27
18   Journals: March 1-March 15
19   Nutrition: Diet and Supplements
                General Comments
                Foods
                Supplements
                Medicine and Herbs
                Alerts
20    Journals: March 18-April 27
21    Essential Questions for Making the Decision
                Five Basic Considerations Should Be Analyzed
                First Questions to Ask about Your Profile
                Questions to Ask Yourself about Each Option
22    Journals: April 30
23    May 1-May 26
24    Powerful Inner Resources
               Informal Mindfulness
                Mini-Meditation
                Meditative Visualization or Imaging
                Creative Visualization or Affirmations
                Spirituality
              Humor
              Inspiring Thoughts
25    Journals: June 4-June 30
26    Journals: July 1-July 30
27    Journals: August 1-August 7
28    Nine Years Later

29   Prostate Cancer Survivors' Comments

30   Organizations and References
             Link Lists and Medline 
             Information about Physicians and Hospitals
             Advocacy, Education, and Service Organizations
             Focused Information
             Auxiliary Services
             Hospice Services
             Peer Support Groups
             Non-Medical Services
             Celebration*
31    Books about Prostate Cancer and Cancer
32    Books of General Interest
33    General Magazines
34    Health Newsletters
35    Professional Journals
36    Videos about Prostate Cancer

37   The Professionals the Patient Meets
            Medical Staff
             Auxiliary Staff
38   Medical Terms
Index
About the Authors