Prostate cancer accounts for over a quater
of all cancers in men. The prostate is a small male sex gland located below the
bladder, it produces fluid that becomes semen. Prostate cancer occurs mostly in
older men, it is rare before the age of 50, and the risk increases with age. There
has been an increase in the incidence of prostate cancer since the early 1980's,
most likely due to an increased use of screening using the prostate-specific antigen
(PSA) test. However, the role as screening for prostate cancer remains controversial.
World-wide about 395,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.
Organisations
Email
Discussion Lists / News-groups
Information for Patients and
the Public
Information for Health Professionals
Screening
for Prostate Cancer
Brachytherapy
Molecular Biology of Prostate Cancer (Research info.)
Canadian Prostate
Cancer Network This site by the National Association of Prostate Cancer Support
Groups includes research news, details of local support groups and links to related
resources.
CaP Cure: The
Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate CaP Cure is a non-profit
organization, founded in1993 to raise funding for research and promote awareness
of prostate cancer. The Web site includes information about prostate cancer, research,
publications and clinical trials.
National
Prostate Cancer Coalition (USA ) A patient advocacy group formed in 1996 with
the aim of promoting awareness and producing a national prostate cancer agenda.
The Web site includes cancer information, news, advocacy tools, details of outreach
programs and other resources.
Orchid Cancer Appeal (UK) The Orchid Appeal charity was launched
in October 1997 and aims to promote research and raise awareness of postate and
testicular cancer. The site includes details about the Appeal, about the cancers,
newsletter, doctor's info, and links.
Prostate Cancer Charity (UK) A charity launched in 1996 to increase
awareness provide support and fund research into prostate cancer, with 12,000
new patients being diagnosed each year in the UK. The site includes information
about the prostate, cancer, treatments, FAQ etc
Prostate Cancer Genetic Research Study (PROGRESS) (USA)
a nationwide research project study which is enrolling families with several men
with prostate cancer in order to better understand the disease. The site includes
information about the study, Newsletter, publications and links.
Prostate Cancer Research Institute A non-profit organisation based
in Los Angeles, founded by oncologists in 1996 to educate patients and families
about prostate cancer and its treatment. The Web site includes a list of Drs by
state, educational resources, Insights Newsletter, events, etc
Prostate
Cancer Research Network a patient driven charitable foundation dedicated to
providing information, hope and encouragement to prostate cancer patients and
their families.
Prostate Help Assocaition (UK) A support group for all types of
prostate problems including prostate cancer.
Scottish Association of Prostate Cancer Support Groups (Scotland,
UK) the association was founded by prostate cancer patients and their families
in April 1999 to a network of regional support groups and raise awareness of prostate
cancer. Registered Scottish charity No.029158.
Uro-Radiology Prostate Institute (USA)
US
TOO International, Inc. An independent network of support groups for men with
prostate cancer and their families, founded in 1990. The site includes listings
of support groups, medical information, events etc with input from a Medical Advisory
Board.
Vancouver Island Prostate Cancer Research Foundation (Canada) This
is a non-profit organisation located in Victoria which promotes awareness, support
and research into prostate cancer. The Web site includes information about prostate
cancer, details of local support groups and a calendar of events.
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Information for Health Professionals ***********
American
Prostate Society A non profit organization founded with the aim of reducing
the suffering and deaths caused by prostate diseases through education and awareness.
The Web site includes information on prostate cancer, details of membership, newsletter
and a FAQ. PROSTATE - Prostate Problems Discussion List Email discussion
list
sci.med.prostate.cancer News Group
SEEDPODS - Email list about brachytherapy for prostate cancer.
Information and support to those interested in brachytherapy for prostate cancer. What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer- Patient's booklet
(National Cancer Institute, USA) This site contains information about the disease,
diagnosis, staging, and treatment options.
Cancer of the prostate (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK) An on-line
patient booklet.
Ice Balls - a page about Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer Includes
articles by physicians.
Man to Man Prostate Cancer Information Site (American Cancer Society)
Maximal androgen blockade for advanced prostate cancer (Cochrane
Collaboration) Abstract of a systematic review.
Men Against Cancer
(Ireland) a cancer support group which provides information, advice and support
to men who have received a recent diagnosis of prostate or testicular cancer.
This page is on the Irish Cancer Society web site (PDF File).
Outliving Prostate Cancer (Brady Urological Institute -
Johns Hopkins Hospital , USA) a large detailed guide
Patient's information for Prostate Cancer (CancerNet) Information
about the disease, staging, and treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month
by a panel of medical experts.
Prostate cancer (CancerHelp UK) Information about the cancer, diagnosis,
treatment and living with the disease.
Prostate Cancer - Fact Sheet Cancer Research UK
Prostate Cancer - overview (MedicineNet)
Prostate Cancer and the HPC1 Gene (National Center for Biotechnology
Information) an overview a of the HPC1 susceptibility locus which may account
for about 1 in 500 cases of prostate cancer. Links to other gene databases.
Prostate
Cancer Answers (University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA)
rovides prostate cancer information, FAQs, questions you should ask your doctor,
links etc.
Prostate Cancer Gene Location Found on Chromosome 1 (HPC1)
(National Center for Human Genome Research institute, USA) - media release
Prostate
Cancer Information (by Mediconsult.com, USA)
Prostate Cancer Overview (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center)
Prostate Cancer: A Journey of Hope (USA) a film by KETC/Lark International
and Banyan Communications which looks at at a representative group of men and
their families, and their doctors. The web site includes cancer facts, video clips
and a resources section.
Prostate Pointers (By Gary Hukabay) This site contains information,
articles, and many links about prostate cancer and general prostate problems.
Questions and Answers: Prostate cancer From the CancerHelp Web
site produced by Cancer Research UK.
Understanding Cancer of the Prostate (BACUP, UK) An on-line
booklet
University of Michigan: Prostate Cancer
urologychannel.com (New England, USA) includes material about prostate
cancer and other urinary tract cancers. There are downloadable videos on prostate
cancer and a facility to ask questions and get free anonymous answers from a certified
urologist. AMEDEO Medical Literature Guide - Prostate Cancer
Androgen Receptor Gene Mutations Database (McGill University, Montreal,
Canada) a database of AR mutations, map of AR interacting proteins, mutations
map for prostate cancer, online forum and links.
Brachy
Health An independent site for health professionals interested in prostate
cancer and brachytherapy. It includes background articles and chapters, conference
reports, cases studies and related links. It has an international Advisory Board.
CancerLit: Male Reproductive Cancers (National Cancer Institute)
On-line abstracts for health professionals. Sorted by month and year for Testicular,
Penile, and Prostate Cancer.
Case study: A forty-two year old man with metastatic prostate cancer
(Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh)
Cryosurgery in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer Article by Duke
K. Bahn, M.D. (CancerNews.Com)
Hormonal Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Physician oriented
article by Duke K Bahn, MD.
Ice Balls - a page about Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer Includes
articles by physicians.
Interstitial Radiotherapy (SEEDS) for prostate cancer (Brady Urological
Institute - Johns Hopkins Hospital , USA) article by Patrick C. Walsh, MD
Male Genital System Pathology (WebPath, USA) Pathology Images
- including some cancer related.
Maximal androgen blockade for advanced prostate cancer (Cochrane
Collaboration) Abstract of a systematic review.
NHS Prostate Cancer Programme This includes a summary and a detailed
document about the programme availible in PDF format.
Physician's PDQ statement for Prostate Cancer (CancerNet)
A referenced overview of the disease, cellular classification, staging, and current
treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month by experts at the NCI.
Prostate cancer - information and resources (Doctors Guide to the
Internet - PSL Consulting Inc.)
Prostate Cancer and the HPC1 Gene (National Center for Biotechnology
Information) an overview a of the HPC1 susceptibility locus which may account
for about 1 in 500 cases of prostate cancer. Links to other gene databases.
Prostate
Cancer Information (by Mediconsult.com, USA)
Prostate Cancer Interest Group This is a Special Interest Group
of the National Institutes of Health. The Web page has details of the Email list,
meetings and contact information.
Prostate Cancer; PRCA1 - Genetic information (OMIM, National
Center for Biotechnology Information, USA)
Prostate, The (Journal)
University of Michigan: Prostate Cancer
urologychannel.com (New England, USA) includes material about prostate
cancer and other urinary tract cancers. There are downloadable videos on prostate
cancer and a facility to ask questions and get free anonymous answers from a certified
urologist.
Medline Search: Prostate Cancer (PubMed) Limit search to: [Last Year] Limit search to: [Last 2 Years] Limit search to: [Reviews] Screening for Prostate Cancer (CancerNet) Patient's information
Fundamentals of Prostate Cancer Detection and Treatment (by Tom
Feeney) This page contains articles about the difficult issues of screening and
treatment for prostate cancer; with quotations and references to medical journals.
Prostate
Cancer Education Council (USA) A national consortium founded in 1988 to promote
awareness of prostate cancer and screening. It has coordinated Prostate Cancer
Awareness Week since 1989. The Web site includes cancer information, articles,
and search for screening facilities.
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Professionals ***********
Physician's PDQ Statement - Prevention of Prostate Cancer
(CancerNet)
Physician's PDQ statement - Screening for Prostate Cancer
(CancerNet)
American Brachytherapy Society A professional organization founded
in 1978 to provide insight, rationale, and research into the use of brachytherapy
in the treatment of both cancer and benign conditions. The site includes details
of the society, meetings and patient information.
Brachy Health An
independent site for health professionals interested in prostate cancer and
brachytherapy. It includes background articles and chapters, conference reports,
cases studies and related links. It has an international Advisory Board.
SEEDPODS - Email list about brachytherapy for prostate cancer.
Information and support to those interested in brachytherapy for prostate cancer.
Medline Search: brachytherapy AND prostate cancer (PubMed) Limit search
to: [Last Year] Limit search to: [Last 2 Years] Limit search to: [Reviews]
Nag S, et al. The American Brachytherapy Society recommendations for permanent prostate
brachytherapy postimplant dosimetric analysis. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
2000 Jan 1;46(1):221-30
Related articles (PubMed)
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