{"id":97,"date":"2026-08-06T21:53:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T21:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2026-10-01T14:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:38:09","slug":"the-resource-map-for-the-journey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/the-resource-map-for-the-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Resource Map for the Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- =========================================================\n     JFTJ RESOURCE MAP \u2014 SECTION 1\n     Replace everything ABOVE the ZERO resource cards\n     ========================================================= -->\n\n<style>\n\/* =========================================================\n   JFTJ RESOURCE MAP \u2014 SECTION 1\n   Self-contained styling\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.jftj-rm-section1,\n.jftj-rm-section1 * {\n    box-sizing: border-box !important;\n}\n\n.jftj-rm-section1 {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    clear: both !important;\n    color: #10243a;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    line-height: 1.72;\n}\n\n.jftj-rm-section1 h2,\n.jftj-rm-section1 h3 {\n    color: #082744 !important;\n    line-height: 1.25 !important;\n}\n\n.jftj-rm-section1 h2 {\n    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;\n}\n\n.jftj-rm-section1 h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;\n}\n\n.jftj-rm-section1 p {\n    margin: 0 0 18px 0 !important;\n}\n\n.jftj-rm-kicker {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;\n    color: #d47a2a !important;\n    font-size: 14px !important;\n    line-height: 1.3 !important;\n    font-weight: 800 !important;\n    text-transform: uppercase !important;\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   1. 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A MAP FOR THE JOURNEY\n         ===================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"jftj-rm-start\">\n\n        <p class=\"jftj-rm-kicker\">\n            A Map for the Journey\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>\n            Start Where You Are\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I knew almost nothing\n            about prostate cancer.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            I knew the word <em>cancer<\/em>. I knew enough to understand that\n            it was serious. But I did not understand the terminology, the\n            treatment options, the questions I should be asking, or how many\n            decisions would eventually become part of my journey.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            I also learned very quickly that there is an enormous amount of\n            information available. The hard part is figuring out what is\n            relevant, what is reliable, and what question you need answered next.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            That is why we created the\n            <strong>Resource Map for the Journey.<\/strong>\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            It is not here to tell you what decision to make. It is here to help\n            you find information, questions, organizations, lived experiences,\n            and support that may help you have better conversations and make\n            more informed decisions for yourself.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"jftj-rm-quote\">\n            Never make an important decision on a single piece of information.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p style=\"margin-bottom:0 !important;\">\n            Think of this page as a map rather than a checklist. You do not need\n            every resource today. Start with the question in front of you, then\n            come back when the next question appears.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         2. HOW TO USE THE RESOURCE MAP\n         ===================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"jftj-rm-howto\">\n\n        <p class=\"jftj-rm-kicker\">\n            How to Use the Resource Map\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>\n            You Do Not Have to Figure Everything Out at Once\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"jftj-rm-howto-inner\">\n\n            <p>\n                What is useful to you today may be completely different from\n                what you need six months from now.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p>\n                Start with the question that is in front of you right now.\n                Use the resources on this page to learn, prepare questions,\n                and better understand the information you&#8217;re receiving from\n                your healthcare team.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p>\n                You may not need every resource on this page. You may not even\n                know which resources you need yet. That&#8217;s okay.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"margin-bottom:0 !important;\">\n                <strong>\n                    Start where you are. Ask one more question. Then take the\n                    next step.\n                <\/strong>\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         3. WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE\n         MOVED UP \u2014 BEFORE EXTERNAL RESOURCES\n         ===================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"jftj-rm-find\">\n\n        <p class=\"jftj-rm-kicker\">\n            What You&#8217;ll Find Here\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>\n            Resources for Different Mile Markers\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            We&#8217;ve organized these resources around the different mile markers\n            that can appear along the journey.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Some resources come from organizations dedicated to prostate cancer\n            and patient advocacy. Others are tools, services, books, or resources\n            that we&#8217;ve personally found useful.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            You&#8217;ll also find resources connected to the larger\n            <em>Jonesing For The Journey<\/em> story\u2014including our Mile Marker\n            Journal, Roadside Reflections, retirement and RV plans, and the\n            organizations we&#8217;re working with to help patients and families.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p style=\"margin-bottom:0 !important;\">\n            Where appropriate, we&#8217;ll tell you when something comes from our own\n            experience or when a link may be an affiliate link. An affiliate\n            relationship doesn&#8217;t change the way we share our personal experiences,\n            and we don&#8217;t want a recommendation to be mistaken for medical advice.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         4. TRUSTED EXTERNAL RESOURCES\n         ===================================================== -->\n\n    <section class=\"jftj-rm-external\">\n\n        <div class=\"jftj-rm-external-intro\">\n\n            <p class=\"jftj-rm-kicker\">\n                Trusted External Resources\n            <\/p>\n\n            <h2>\n                Start With Reliable Information\n            <\/h2>\n\n            <p>\n                When I was diagnosed, one of the hardest parts wasn&#8217;t finding\n                information. It was figuring out which information was worth\n                paying attention to.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p>\n                The organizations below are established sources of cancer and\n                prostate-cancer information, patient education, clinical guidance,\n                research, and support. Each serves a slightly different purpose.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"margin-bottom:0 !important;\">\n                These organizations are independent of Jonesing For The Journey.\n                Their inclusion here does not mean that I endorse every statement,\n                treatment approach, product, or recommendation found on their\n                websites.\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <!-- SIX EXTERNAL RESOURCES -->\n\n        <div class=\"jftj-rm-external-grid\">\n\n\n            <!-- NCI -->\n\n            <div class=\"jftj-rm-external-card\">\n\n                <h3>\n                    National Cancer Institute (NCI)\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Patient-focused information about prostate cancer, including\n                    diagnosis, treatment, screening, clinical trials, research,\n                    statistics, and supportive care.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/prostate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"358\">\n                        Visit NCI Prostate Cancer Information \u2192\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <!-- ACS -->\n\n            <div class=\"jftj-rm-external-card\">\n\n                <h3>\n                    American Cancer Society (ACS)\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Broad prostate cancer information covering risk factors,\n                    early detection, diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects,\n                    life after treatment, and resources for caregivers.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/prostate-cancer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"359\">\n                        Visit ACS Prostate Cancer Resources \u2192\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <!-- PCF -->\n\n            <div class=\"jftj-rm-external-card\">\n\n                <h3>\n                    Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Prostate-cancer-specific education and patient resources,\n                    including patient guides, webinars, support groups, treatment\n                    information, caregiver resources, and research updates.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcf.org\/patient-support\/patient-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"360\">\n                        Visit PCF Patient Resources \u2192\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <!-- AUA -->\n\n            <div class=\"jftj-rm-external-card\">\n\n                <h3>\n                    American Urological Association (AUA)\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Evidence-based clinical guidelines covering areas of prostate\n                    cancer care including early detection, localized disease,\n                    salvage therapy, and advanced prostate cancer.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auanet.org\/guidelines-and-quality\/guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"361\">\n                        Visit AUA Guidelines \u2192\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <!-- JAMA ONCOLOGY -->\n\n            <div class=\"jftj-rm-external-card\">\n\n                <h3>\n                    JAMA Oncology\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Patient-focused cancer information from JAMA Oncology&#8217;s\n                    editors, including easy-to-understand explanations of\n                    prostate cancer treatments and other cancer topics.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/collections\/44058\/jama-oncology-patient-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"362\">\n                        Visit JAMA Oncology Patient Information \u2192\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <!-- ASCO \/ CANCER.NET -->\n\n            <div class=\"jftj-rm-external-card\">\n\n                <h3>\n                    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Cancer.Net is ASCO&#8217;s patient information resource, providing\n                    patient-focused information about cancer, treatment options,\n                    side effects, survivorship, and questions to discuss with\n                    your healthcare team.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.net\/cancer-types\/prostate-cancer\/questions-ask-health-care-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"363\">\n                        Visit Cancer.Net \u2192\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <!-- =================================================\n             TRANSITION INTO ZERO\n             NO DUPLICATE ATTRIBUTION\n             ================================================= -->\n\n        <div class=\"jftj-rm-zero-transition\">\n\n            <p class=\"jftj-rm-kicker\">\n                Patient &amp; Caregiver Support\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"                color:#082744 !important;                font-weight:800 !important;                font-size:1.08em !important;            \">\n                Looking for practical tools you can actually take to an appointment?\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"margin-bottom:0 !important;\">\n                The next section includes a collection of patient and caregiver\n                resources provided by <strong>ZERO Prostate Cancer<\/strong> and\n                shared with permission.\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-Facebook-Cover.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.7162489894907034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-Facebook-Cover.png 851w, https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-Facebook-Cover-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-Facebook-Cover-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newly Diagnosed<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start here for trusted information, practical tools, and questions to help you better understand a new prostate cancer diagnosis and prepare for the road ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-guide-newly_diagnosed.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" title=\"Zero Prostate Cancer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-guide-newly_diagnosed.png.webp 575w, https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-guide-newly_diagnosed.png-300x224.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about prostate cancer, treatment options, possible side effects, and questions to discuss with your healthcare team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zerocancer.org\/educational-materials\/newly-diagnosed-prostate-cancer-guide-download\" style=\"background-color:#3d4258\" data-lasso-id=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Resource<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><sub>Provided by ZERO Prostate Cancer and shared with permission<\/sub>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-worksheet-newly_diagnosed.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-worksheet-newly_diagnosed.png.webp 575w, https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-worksheet-newly_diagnosed.png-300x224.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Information Worksheet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A practical worksheet to help patients organize medical information, appointments, test results, medications, and important questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zerocancer.org\/educational-materials\/newly-diagnosed-worksheet-pdf\" style=\"background-color:#3d4258\" data-lasso-id=\"2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Resource<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><sub>Provided by ZERO Prostate Cancer and shared with permission.<\/sub><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-doctor_questions_series-newly_diagnosed.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-doctor_questions_series-newly_diagnosed.png.webp 575w, https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-doctor_questions_series-newly_diagnosed.png-300x224.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions for Your Dr. Newly Diagnosed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A helpful list of questions to bring to appointments so patients and families can better understand the diagnosis and treatment choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zerocancer.org\/educational-materials\/questions-your-doctor-newly-diagnosed-pdf\" style=\"background-color:#3d4258\" data-lasso-id=\"3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Resource<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><sub>Provided by ZERO Prostate Cancer and shared with permission.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prostate Cancer Risk &amp; Screening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding your risk and knowing when to talk with your doctor about screening can make a meaningful difference. These resources can help you learn about PSA testing, high-risk factors, family history, and questions to discuss with your healthcare team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-one_pager-psa_test_need_to_know.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120\" title=\"Zero Prostate Cancer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-one_pager-psa_test_need_to_know.png.webp 575w, https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-one_pager-psa_test_need_to_know.png-300x224.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PSA Test: What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clear overview of the PSA blood test and how it is used as part of prostate cancer screening and early detection. Ask One More Question.           <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zerocancer.org\/educational-materials\/psa-test-what-you-need-know-pdf\" style=\"background-color:#3d4258\" data-lasso-id=\"4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Resource<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><sub>Provided by ZERO Prostate Cancer and shared with permission<\/sub>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-ask_doctor_series-screening-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-ask_doctor_series-screening-1.webp 575w, https:\/\/jonesingforthejourney.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/grid_preview-ask_doctor_series-screening-1-300x224.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Screening for High-Risk Individuals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about factors that may increase prostate cancer risk and the questions to discuss with your healthcare team about when screening should begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zerocancer.org\/educational-materials\/ask-doctor-screening-high-risk-individuals-pdf\" 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