The Unmentionables: Choosing a prostate cancer treatment option – Episode 1

The Unmentionables: Unfiltered conversations on prostate cancer

This episode includes the personal experiences of patients, specifically their experiences of choosing a prostate cancer treatment option. We hear from prostate cancer survivors Sanjiv Kanwar and Allan Roper along with Bill Cross, Consultant urologist. Discussions include some of the factors they considered when deciding on a treatment option, along with practical tips to help patients prepare for treatment discussions with their doctors and equip them with knowledge to help them make informed decisions about their treatment plan.
Podcast host: Jeff Stelling, renowned British sports broadcaster and advocate for prostate cancer awareness.
This podcast has been funded and developed by Accord Healthcare in collaboration with people living with prostate cancer, their loved ones and healthcare professionals. This group has also created a cancer discussion guide. If you want to talk about any of the topics covered in this episode with your healthcare team, the personalised guide can help you think about questions you want to ask.
The discussion guide is available here: https://theunmentionablesguide.com

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Please note, episodes in the podcast series are not designed to offer medical advice and the guests appearing on this podcast are talking from personal experience. This video is intended for a UK audience and may be of interest to those with an interest in prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer information can be also found on the following links. Please note that the information provided on these links is not associated with Accord Healthcare.
Full information on prostate cancer treatment options and side effects can be found on the NHS website:
· https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/treatment/
· https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/living-with/

Other useful links:
· Prostate Cancer UK – Prostate cancer treatments
· Tackle Prostate Cancer – Treatment
· Infopool – Understanding treatment choices
If you get side effects with any medication you are taking, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the information leaflet that comes in your treatment pack. You can report side effects via the Yellow Card Scheme at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of your medication.