It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know? The IPCF Resources Center has FREE downloadable resources?
Here on the International Prostate Cancer Foundation website, we have many resources available to help you stay informed on your healthy and wellness journey. From full comprehensive guides on Prostate Cancer and Caregiving to Strategies for Self-Care, Communication and Healthy Living, the Resources Center has a multitude of options to help educate and inform. Below is a brief outline of all of the interactive information that can be found in the Resources Center.
SCREENING & SUPPORT
Here you can find information on:
Caregiving for a loved-one with Prostate Cancer
(including a downloadable comprehensive guide)Community and Support groups
Benefits of Therapy and Support as both a patient and Caregiver
Financial Support Information
Screening and Testing Information
LifeStyle Assessment Quiz
HEALTH & NUTRITION
Here you can find information on:
Prevention
How to have a Healthy Body
Nutrition to Build Immunity & Guidance on Healthy Eating
Mindfullness & Meditation
Exercise & Wellness Tips
Building an Exercise Plan & Staying Motivated
Aging and Exercise Safety
Self-Care and Recovery
Prostate Cancer Healthy Recipe Samples
LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENT
Start here, assess your baseline and get guidance on where to you need to go.
Your lifestyle is a habit that dictates how fit and healthy you will be. The International Prostate Cancer Foundation has developed a great tool for assessing your baseline health. You may want to print the results and share them with your doctor. Together, you’ll be able to discuss what steps toward a healthier lifestyle you should take next. And this baseline will help you know when you are making improvements!
DOWNLOADS & GUIDES
Here you can find downloadable PDF files on the below topics.
Awareness Posters and Infographics — available downloads to create awareness campaigns at your home, office, school or activity center
Downloadable Comprehensive Guides on Prostate Cancer and Caregiving for Prostate Cancer
(Coming Soon a Guide on Advanced Prostate Cancer)Downloadable Infographics on Various topics listed below
-Self Care and Health Management Strategies-Strategies on Healthy Living, Nutrition Guidance, Shopping lists, Exercise tips
-Prostate Cancer Education for Understanding your Diagnosis
-Overall Men’s Health & Wellness tips and strategies
-Caregiving Information and tips
-Communication Education and Strategies for Improvement (Coming Soon)
We urge you to use these educational pieces and information to help ease you or your loved-ones Prostate Cancer Journey. This is also a reminder to stay on top of your prostate health.
Don't just save your support for the month of September and November, we encourage you to get involved. Watch for news and information from trusted sources. Talk to family and friends about the risk of prostate cancer and the importance of screening.