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Prostate Cancer

American Cancer Society: Learn About Prostate Cancer - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. To learn about prostate cancer, simply click on "Choose a cancer topic", scroll down, and highlight the specific cancer type.

Cancerbackup: Prostate Cancer Information Centre - Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer.

Cancer.Net: Prostate Cancer - This is the patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions.

The Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center - The Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Cente brings together a multi-disciplinary team of basic and clinical researchers, medical, surgical and urologic oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, nurses, and social workers in one goal -- eradicating prostate cancer.

HealthyNJ: Prostate Cancer - HealthyNJ is a product of the University Libraries at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Here you will find links to prostate cancer information as well as links to chat rooms, message groups and sites in New Jersey.
Also in Spanish.

MedlinePlus: Prostate Cancer - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.

MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorial: Prostate Cancer - This interactive video is from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains the subject in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial. Note: These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 4 or above. If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.
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Men's Health Network - Men's Health Network is a non-profit educational organization comprised of physicians, researchers, public health workers, individuals and other health professionals. It is committed to improving the health and wellness of men.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network: Prostate Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients - The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of 19 of the world's leading cancer centers, is an authoritative source of information to help patients and health professionals make informed decisions about cancer care.
Also in Spanish.

National Cancer Institute: Prostate Cancer Home Page - This government site will provide you with information on treatment, clinical trials and research.

NIH Senior Health: Prostate Cancer - This government site makes aging-related health information easily accessible. A talking function reads the text aloud and there are buttons to enlarge or enhance the text.

NOAH: Prostate Cancer - The information found at NOAH, New York Access to Health, is maintained by librarians and health professionals who find, select, and organize full-text consumer health information that is current, relevant, accurate and unbiased.

OncoLink: Prostate Cancer - OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Find out about risk and prevention, screening, and treatment options at this site.

Prostate Cancer Foundation - The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has a single goal: to find better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer. Find out about prostate cancer and PCF supported research at this site.

Urology Channel: Prostate Cancer - Urologychannel is developed and monitored by board-certified physicians. This Web site provides comprehensive information on the symptoms, diagnostic testing, and treatment options associated with prostate cancer. You can also find chat forums, support groups, recent news articles, and educational materials.

Us TOO Prostate Cancer Education & Support - Us TOO is a not-for-profit organization representing the needs of prostate cancer survivors, their families, men at risk, and health care providers. Comprehensive information about prostate cancer, treatment options and support groups can be found here.

 

January 2008