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Terry, there is one additional comment I would like to make. I looked at the beginning of this site and pressed the "don't panic button" but I could not find this pamphlet anywhere in those 6 pages. Might I suggest that you place it promenantly on that first page after the button is pressed as well as include it on your home page. As everyone has already pointed out that it is such an important and well written document for newly diagnosed men that it should be almost the first thing they see. Make sure to clearly identify it as a basic information source. This would help so many to quickly overcome the fear and anxiety from being told that they have prostate cancer.
I realize that the six pages of the introduction has alot of the same information plus additional information. However, being able to print out this basic information pamphlet would allow families and spouses to sit down and read it together. As they read, they could forumulate questions for the urologist at their next meeting when the urologist begins to discuss the man's options for treatments.
Thanks for that TV. It is something I have long considered but have rejected it so far because, as you say there is a good deal more information, through links etc on the site that I would like newbies to see. If the make it through the the Resources page they will find a link to the current version of the document.
But having said that, I would appreciate views from other people - do you think the link should be closer to the beginning of the site?
A superb effort Terry which will prove invaluable and a great source of clear and simple information to the newly diagnosed. You are worth your weight in gold.
Bill
