The Blue Guide

{"key":"Start Here","text":"Start Here","info":"\n Navigating this journey can often bring worry and unknowns. This guide is here for you and your whānau: to make things clearer, one step at a time.\n ","description":["Welcome to Blue Guide — your personal guide to understanding prostate cancer. ","From early screening to treatment options, this walkthrough helps you navigate each step with clarity and confidence.","Learn what to ask your doctor, explore support resources, and feel more informed — all in one simple, accessible path.","Watch the demo below to see how Blue Journey can help you or a loved one. Then scroll down to explore the interactive page map."],"children":[{"key":"Stage Zero","text":"Stage 0 – Stay Ahead, Stay Informed","info":"\n <strong>About Stage 0</strong>\n On this page, you’ll find essential details about Stage 0 prostate cancer — what it means, how it’s monitored, and how you can take proactive steps for your health.\n <br><br>\n\n + \n <a href=\"/stage-0/what-you-need-to-know-early\">\n What prostate cancer is, and what it isn’t<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/stage-0/should-i-get-screened\">\n What you need to know about screening and how to get tested<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/stage-0/small-choices-big-impact\">\n How to lower your risk of prostate cancer — habits & lifestyle tips<br>\n </a>\n ","children":[{"key":"Starters, Prevention, Testing","text":"What You Need to Know Early","info":"\n <strong>+ Intro to prostate basics, risks, symptoms, <br></strong>\n <strong>+ What prostate cancer is (and isn’t), <br></strong>\n <strong>+ Why screening matter, <br></strong>\n <strong>+ What the PSA test actually tells you <br></strong> \n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-0/what-you-need-to-know-early\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button>\n "},{"key":"Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle Tips","text":"Small Choices, Big Impact","info":"\n <strong>+ Nutrition tips to support prostate health<br></strong>\n <strong>+ Building healthy sleep & fitness habits<br></strong>\n <strong>+ How lifestyle influences your risk<br></strong>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-0/small-choices-big-impact\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Testing","text":"Should I Get Screened?","info":"\n <strong>PSA test info, who screening is for, etc.</strong>\n <br>\n + What to do if you get tested<br>\n + What to do if you get diagnosed<br>\n <strong>What “watchful waiting” means</strong>\n <br>\n + <br>\n <strong>Next steps & questions to ask. How to track changes without stress</strong>\n <br>\n + <br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-0/should-i-get-screened\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "}]},{"key":"Stage One","text":"Stage 1 – You Caught It Early. That’s Power","info":"\n <strong>About Stage 1</strong>\n Early diagnosis means better options. Learn what Stage 1 means, treatment choices, supportive care like diet and fitness, and how to work with your medical team.\n <br><br>\n + <a href=\"/stage-1/understanding-your-diagnosis\">\n Understanding Your Diagnosis<br>\n </a>\n\n + <a href=\"/stage-1/doctor-time-making-every-visit-count\">\n Doctor Time: Making Every Visit Count<br>\n </a> \n + <a href=\"/stage-1/navigating-your-options\">\n Navigating Your Options<br>\n </a>\n ","children":[{"key":"Diagnosis","text":"Understanding Your Diagnosis","info":"\n <strong>+ What Stage 1 means, in plain terms.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ First-line treatment options explained.\",</strong><br>\n <strong>+ What staying on active surveillance looks like</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-1/understanding-your-diagnosis\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n\n "},{"key":"Check-Ups","text":"Doctor Time: Making Every Visit Count","info":"\n <strong>+ How often to check in with your doctor, based on your stage.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ What to ask about symptoms, treatment, and side effects.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Tips for tracking appointments, results, and follow-ups.</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-1/doctor-time-making-every-visit-count\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Treatment Plan","text":"Navigating Your Options","info":"\n <strong>+ Treatment paths: surgery, radiation, hormone therapy.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ What to expect during and after.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Working with your medical team.</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-1/navigating-your-options\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "}]},{"key":"Stage Two","text":"Stage 2 – You’re Not in This Alone","info":"\n <strong>About Stage 2</strong>\n Focus on mental and emotional support, managing “what if” worries, building your support network, and recognizing body signals like side effects and fatigue to stay steady and active.\n <br><br>\n +\n <a href=\"/stage-2/staying-grounded-through-it-all\">\n Staying Grounded Through It All<br>\n </a>\n +\n <a href=\"/stage-2/body-care-that-builds-you-up\">\n Body Care That Builds You Up<br>\n </a> \n + \n <a href=\"/stage-2/your-body-your-needs\">\n Your Body, Your Needs<br>\n </a> \n ","children":[{"key":"Diet & Fitness","text":"Strength Starts with Care","info":"\n <strong>+ Eating to support recovery.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Sleep hygiene during stress.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Safe movement & light fitness</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-2/body-care-that-builds-you-up\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Mind Matters","text":"Staying Grounded Through It All","info":"\n <strong>+ Coping with “what if” thoughts and emotional overwhelm.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Knowing when to ask for help — and who to turn to.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Using tools, check-ins, and conversations to stay steady.</strong><br>\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-2/staying-grounded-through-it-all\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Signs & Warnings","text":"Your Body, Your Needs","info":"\n <strong>+ Managing side effects through food & rest.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Handling fatigue & disrupted sleep.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Keeping active within your limits.</strong><br>\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-2/your-body-your-needs\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "}]},{"key":"Stage Three","text":"Stage 3 – It’s a Lot. We’ll Walk It With You","info":"\n <strong>About Stage 3</strong>\n Learn about Stage 3 treatments, coordinating care, managing complex symptoms, gentle self-care, and emotional support to stay grounded.\n <br><br>\n + \n <a href=\"/stage-3/what-to-expect-now\">\n What to Expect Now<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/stage-3/caring-for-a-tired-body\">\n Caring for a Tired Body<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/stage-3/finding-your-ground\">\n Finding Your Ground<br>\n </a> \n ","children":[{"key":"Mid-stage Care Plan ","text":"What to Expect Now","info":"\n <strong>+ Stage 3 treatment landscape.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Coordinating care across teams.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Understanding more complex symptoms.</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-3/what-to-expect-now\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Self-Care","text":"Caring for a Tired Body","info":"\n <strong>+ Gentle nutrition and hydration tips.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Fatigue, sleep disruption, and what helps.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Movement when you can — or resting when you need.</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-3/caring-for-a-tired-body\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Mid-stage support","text":"Finding Your Ground","info":"\n <strong>+ Naming difficult emotions.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Support groups that feel real.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Keeping some control in the chaos</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-3/finding-your-ground\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "}]},{"key":"Stage Four","text":"Stage 4 – Comfort. Dignity. You.","info":"\n <strong>About Stage 4</strong>\n Explore treatment and comfort choices, understand palliative support, find daily relief with sleep and symptom tools, and focus on honoring your life and legacy.\n <br><br>\n + \n <a href=\"/stage-4/the-care-that-fits-you\">\n The Care That Fits You<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/stage-4/support-for-the-day-to-day\">\n Support for the Day-to-Day<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/stage-4/honouring-your-life\">\n Honouring Your Life<br>\n </a> \n ","children":[{"key":"The Care Plan","text":"The Care That Fits You","info":"\n <strong>+ Treatment vs. comfort decisions</strong><br>\n <strong>+ What palliative support actually means</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Being heard by your team</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-4/the-care-that-fits-you\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Relief & Rest","text":"Support for the Day-to-Day","info":"\n <strong>+ Eating what feels right</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Sleep, pain relief, and symptom tools</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Movement, touch, or stillness — what works for you</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-4/support-for-the-day-to-day\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Legacy & Life","text":"Honouring Your Life","info":"\n <strong>+ Intro to prostate basics, risks, symptoms</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Processing what matters to you.\" </strong><br>\n <strong>+ Creative legacy & joy in small things.\"</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Support for family & chosen whānau </strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/stage-4/honouring-your-life\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "}]},{"key":"Caregiving","text":"Caregiver – You’re Helping. Don’t Forget You Matter Too.","info":"\n <strong>About Stage 4</strong>\n Understand what’s happening with your loved one’s prostate cancer, learn how to support them gently, while also caring for your own well-being. Find honest guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt support to help you through every step.\n <br><br>\n + \n <a href=\"/caregiver/the-basics-you-need\">\n The Basics You Need<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/caregiver/real-support-for-real-people\">\n You’re Part of This — But You’re Still You<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/caregiver/youre-part-of-this-but-youre-still-you\">\n Real Support for Real People<br>\n </a> \n ","children":[{"key":"The Basics","text":"The Basics You Need","info":"\n <strong>+ Intro to prostate basics, risks, symptoms, </strong><br>\n <strong>+ What’s happening in your loved one’s body.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ How to assist with treatment & symptoms.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Clear answers to tough questions.</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/caregiver/the-basics-you-need\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Self- Care","text":"You’re Part of This — But You’re Still You","info":"\n <strong>+ Managing burnout, sleep loss, and food fatigue.\"</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Fitness or rest — what your body asks for.\"</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Emotional weight & how to put it down sometimes.</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/caregiver/youre-part-of-this-but-youre-still-you\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Support Guide","text":"Real Support for Real People","info":"\n <strong>+ Who to call, where to go</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Practical guides, appointment planners</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Honest voices from other caregivers</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/caregiver/real-support-for-real-people\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "}]},{"key":"Research","text":"Researcher – Explore. Understand. Advance.","info":"\n <strong>About Research Page</strong>\n Explore prostate cancer statistics and staging, the latest trials and treatment innovations, and access tools and funding opportunities to support research and collaboration.\n <br><br>\n + \n <a href=\"/researcher/structured-understanding\">\n Structured Understanding<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/researcher/trials-treatment-innovation\">\n Trials, Treatment & Innovation<br>\n </a>\n + \n <a href=\"/researcher/tools-grants-collaboration\">\n Tools, Grants & Collaboration<br>\n </a> \n ","children":[{"key":"Statistics","text":"Structured Understanding","info":"\n <strong>+ Disease progression: staging, grading, biomarkers.\"</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Diagnostic pathways: PSA, biopsy, imaging.\"</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Cross-system comparisons (NZ, AUS, US, EU).\"</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Population data & cohort breakdowns<b<strong/>r>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/researcher/structured-understanding\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Research Updates","text":"Trials, Treatment & Innovation","info":"\n <strong>+ Ongoing trials & novel therapies (NZ/international)</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Treatment outcomes by demographic & stage.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Health equity & access gaps.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ NZ-specific research themes (rural, Māori, Pacific populations)</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/researcher/trials-treatment-innovation\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "},{"key":"Community & Grants","text":"Tools, Grants & Collaboration","info":"\n <strong>+ Active and upcoming grant opportunities (HRC, MBIE, etc.)</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Submission guidelines & funding timelines.</strong><br>\n <strong>+ Participant recruitment tools. Data-sharing agreement<strong/>s & ethics resources.<br>\n <strong>+ Researcher contact networks & collaboration portals</strong><br>\n\n <br><br>\n <button class=\"rounded-md p-2 bg-[var(--color-palette-five)] hover:bg-[var(--color-palette-five)]\">\n <a class=\"text-[var(--color-palette-one)] hover:text-[var(--color-palette-two)]\" href=\"/researcher/tools-grants-collaboration\">Walk This Way →</a>\n </button> \n "}]}]}