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www.cancercare.org/get_help/help_by_diagnosis/diagnosis.php?diagnosis=prostate
These are just some of the hard questions faced by people with prostate cancer and their loved ones. We know because weve been helping people like you for more than 60 years. We understand what youre going through and can provide you with a free, professional plan to help you. A plan may include counseling, educational materials, referrals or financial assistance.
www.cancerdb.org
This site serves as the central portal for the Halyard and Valhalla Project. Participants in this open source effort are dedicated to the development of a standard platform and data model to promote the advancement of clinical cancer research, and simplify multi-institutional collaboration.
www.prostatepointers.org/prostate/prostate.html
Provide the Internet community with a full spectrum of information about prostate cancer and general problems of the prostate.
www.4npcc.org/
The National Prostate Cancer Coalition (NPCC), founded in 1996, is the largest advocacy organization dedicated to ending the devastating impact of prostate cancer on men, families and society. Its goals are to increase awareness by educating the public about the disease, outreach to at-risk communities by conducting free screenings for prostate cancer, and engage citizens and associations in an effort to build an advocacy network to encourage increases in federal funding of prostate cancer research.
www.ustoo.com
Us Too! International, Inc., is a non-profit organization that provides information and educational meetings to assist men with prostate disease (and their spouses/partners) in making decisions about their treatment with confidence and support. Us Too! Publishes a monthly newsletter, The Us Too! Prostate Cancer Hot Sheet, available free to view online or at all Us Too! chapter meetings. Call (800) 808-7866 or visit www.ustoo.org for more information or to view additional resources.
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. Learn more about ACS, what we do, and our plans for the future by exploring the areas below.
www.webmd.com
Discussion, articles, news, and much more.
www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
The Prostate Cancer Foundation, formerly known as CaPCURE, is dedicated to finding better treatments and a cure for advance prostate cancer. In addition to providing information about prostate cancer, it provides an online nutritional guide for prostate cancer patients. To view or print the guide, visit www.prostatecancerfoundation.org or call (310) 570-4700 for more information.
The Prostate Cancer Resource Network is a charitable foundation dedicated to providing information, hope and encouragement to prostate cancer patients and their families.
Articles, news and links to information about prostate cancer.
www.afud.com
The American Foundation of Urologic disease provides up to date patient information on prostate cancer, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and after treatment effects.
www.prostate-cancer.org
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute provides basic facts on prostate cancer in the pamphlet, What You Should Know About Prostate Cancer, and a monthly newsletter, PCRI Insights, which has articles by specialists in prostate cancer. PCRI also supports a Helpline in order to educate men about their prostate cancer so that they may arrive at the best possible outcomes by improving communication with their doctors, View or request the pamphlet, newsletter, or additional resources online at www.prostate-cancer.org or call the Helpline at (310) 743-2110.
www.pcaw.com
The Prostate Cancer Education Council is made up of medical doctors, researchers, and educational efforts designed to reduce and maybe one day eliminates the threat of prostate cancer. The Council sponsors Prostate Cancer Awareness Week each September in which thousands of men across America participate in a prostate cancer screening program. The council provides the brochure, Straight Talk about Prostate Cancer, and its newsletter to view online at no charge. Call (866) 4PROST8 or visit www.pcaw.com.
www.phoenix5.org
Phoenix5 is a non-profit corporation that helps men and their companions overcome the effects of prostate cancer. Visit www.phoenix5.org for more information.
www.plwc.org
People Living With Cancer is an American Society of Clinical Oncology Web site that is designed to help people with cancer and their families better understanding the disease and its causes and treatment. PLWC provides information on coping skills, managing side effects, clinical trials and genetic testing. Call (703) 797-1914 or visit www.plwc.org.
www.paactusa.org
Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments, Inc., publishes a quarterly newsletter, Prostate Cancer Communication, in order to provide the latest information on medical documents, clinical studies on the most advanced methods of detection, diagnostic procedures, and evaluation and treatments for prostate cancer. PAACT is committed to furnishing patients, physicians, and advocates with the results of these studies. Call (616) 453-1477 or visit www.paactusa.org for a newsletter or to request additional information.
www.pcacoalition.org
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an alliance of cancer centers helping to provide state of the art cancer care to the greatest number of patients in need. NCCN helps advance cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and clinical research. The NCCN has partnered with the American Cancer Society to create the treatment guide Prostate Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients that can be viewed online for free at www.nccn.org. You can also call (888) 245-9455 or visit www.pcacoalition.org.
www.auanet.org
The American Urological Association is a professional organization for the advancement of urological patient care and works to ensure that its members stay current on the latest research and practices in urology. It publishes the booklet, Prostate Cancer Awareness for Men, a guide for patients that offer information on testing, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The booklet is available to view online free. Visit www.auanet.org or call (866) 746-4282.
www.ameripros.org
The American Prostate Society publishes UPDATE, a free quarterly newsletter mailed to the Societys members. The newsletter provides education and up-to-date information about prostate therapies. Members can find answers to questions about prostate cancer and other prostate problems. Join for free by visiting www.ameripros.org or call (800) 308-1106 for more information.
http://cancer.gove/publications
The National Cancer Institute, a component of the National Institute of health, conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. The NCI offers a number of publications, including the booklets What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer and Know Your Options: Understanding Treatment Choices for Prostate Cancer, as free resources for men with prostate cancer. View the booklets online or order a printed copy online through the NCI Publications Locator at http://cancer.gove/publications. Orders may also be placed by calling the Publications Ordering Service at (800) 4-CANCER, or for callers with TTY equipment, (800) 332-8615. The staff can speak with you in English or in Spanish
www.malecare.com
Malecare is committed to designing and implementing contextual, culturally competent and proactive men's health care services, where ever there is need. Barriers are to be broken and the underserved deserve action. Our work for prostate, testicular and male breast cancer patients is presented in English, Spanish, Hebrew, French and Italian.
www.haliard.org
A comprehensive database is now available for viwing and testing. Sign on as DEMO with password PASSWORD.
www.prostatepointers.org/SeedPods/
A mailing list offering information and support to those interested in brachytherapy for prostate cancer.
This online resource for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers is dedicated to delivering accurate and personalized information at a time of need.
www.nomograms.org
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, composed of Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases and the Sloan-Kettering Institute, is dedicated to excellence in the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer through patient care, research, and education.
www.southnassau.org
South Nassau Communities Hospital is a 429-bed, acute care hospital located in Oceanside, NY. For almost 75 years, the Hospital has been committed to providing inpatient, ambulatory, home health, restorative, preventative and emergency medical care to Long Islanders. With more than 820 physicians, South Nassau offers a broad range of services, excels in cancer and cardiac care, and provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and support services. South Nassau is a partner with Winthrop-University Hospital in the Winthrop South Nassau University Health System, Inc. and a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System. South Nassau is also a member of the Long island Health Network (LIHN) (Read more about LIHN). We invite you to explore our website and discover all that South Nassau has to offer.
www.oncura.com
Oncura, an Amersham company is a provider of I-125 radioactive sources for performing prostate brachytherapy, sold under the names Oncoseed, Echoseed and Rapidstrand.
www.micknuclear.com
Mick Radio-Nuclear Instruments, Inc. has served the Radiation Therapy and Brachytherapy Community for 30 years with highest quality instrumentation. Over these years, MRNI has developed a variety of instrumentation now in use worldwide. Most noticeably, however, are the advances made in real-time prostate brachytherapy.
www.theraseed.com
This link opens the site for Theraseed, a Pd-103 radioactive source for performing brachytherapy.
www.varian.com/pti/rdt050.html
Browse our Patient Information site and learn more about the different types of cancer, treatment with radiation therapy, treatment with IMRT and hear real patient stories.
www.ecancercure.com/prostate-cancer
A site for generic information on prostate cancer
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