Real Men Find Advice and Support
If your doctor tells you that you have a health problem, you will need to make decisions about your treatment. For many conditions, you may have several treatment options. How do you decide what’s best for you?
Find
good information.
Contact a group that has information about your condition. You can
also visit a local library to research your conditions. Use medical
sites, like www.healthfinder.gov,
to help you find information.
Make
your decision with your doctor.
Once you’ve learned as much as you can about your condition, you
and your doctor can choose what to do next. Look at the benefits
and risks of each treatment for your condition and choose the treatment
with which you’re most comfortable. When you’ve made your decision,
work with your doctor to create a treatment plan so you stay on track
and know what to expect.
Ask
questions.
If your doctor says you need surgery, ask:
Get
support.
It’s normal to be concerned about your condition. You may want to
ask your family and friends for their help. If you have a tough time
asking for help, think of what you need and ask one person to help
you with the easiest chore on your list. You may also want to speak
to a counselor or join a support group.
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