Prostate Assessment Pathway

Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer need clear, useful information. The material on this section of the website can help patients better understand prostate cancer and their options for treatment.

Urologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, and other health care professionals encourage you to become familiar with the information provided here. It is meant to supplement one-on-one counselling provided by health care specialists.

Downloadable Prostate Cancer Handouts

Handouts developed by health professionals to help educate men and their families about Prostate Specific Antigen testing and treatment options.

Improving access to reliable information

The government is committed to improving cancer care for Saskatchewan people. The Ministry of Health supports a provincial Prostate Cancer Education Network that is working to standardize information and make it easily accessible to patients.

Prostate Assessment Pathway

Saskatchewan has a new pathway to assess and support men in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Urologists, other health-care providers and patients have been involved in developing the pathway, which will provide information and support to both patients and their families.

The pathway includes a standardized patient care process and development of prostate assessment centres in both Regina and Saskatoon. Primary care providers can refer patients directly to either centre, where nurse navigators will help support patients, provide information on tests and treatment options, and facilitate patients' journey from assessment to diagnosis and treatment.

Patient information

The following links provide some basic information about prostate cancer you can review with your doctor:

Understanding prostate cancer

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Screening and diagnosis

Men considering testing for prostate cancer should know how to prepare for testing and what to expect. This information will explain some of the terms used when testing and diagnosing prostate cancer. You and your doctor should discuss whether testing for prostate cancer is right for you.