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A number of websites are helpful when it comes to prostte cancer. Try these sites: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001418/, http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/prostate and http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostate-cancer/DS00043.
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∙ 14y agoThis is the official website on prostate cancer. It should have everything you need. http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/
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What is the contact information for The Prostate Cancer Infolink?
The Prostate Cancer Infolink. http://www.comed.com/prostate.
Where can I learn about prostate health?
The Prostate Cancer Foundation, the U.S. Army's Prostate Cancer Research Program, the Institute for Prostate Cancer Research, the National Cancer Institute, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention all provide information on the latest research on prostate cancer.
Where can someone find information on doctors that deal with prostate cancer in the Toronto area?
Information regarding prostate cancer treatment can be found all over the internet. There are several non-profit organisations dedicated to informing the people. The best information though should be obtained through a oncologist.
Does DRE find prostate cancer?
DRE has also been used as a screening tool for prostate cancer
Does a Rectal examination find prostate cancer?
It has also been used as a screening tool for prostate cancer
How can one participate in prostate cancer research?
There are a number of references where one can get information about participating in prostate cancer research. For instance, ones medical specialist may have connections to researchers involved in these studies. One may also refer to the UK Genetic Prostate Cancer or to the Prostate Cancer Research for more specific information about volunteering to be a research subject.
What is the difference between deaths from lung cancer and deaths from prostate cancer?
lung cancer is in the lungs, prostate cancer is in the prostate.
Where can one find contact information for the Prostate Cancer Foundation?
The Prostate Cancer Foundation is located at 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, VA 90410. They may be reached by phone at 800-757-CURE (2873) or 310-570-4700.
Is the whole prostate removed in surgery?
The treatment for prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate depends on the stage of the cancer or issues with BPH. Some surgeons will recommend removing the prostate and others experienced in more advanced treatments can use robotic surgery to remove the cancer and possibly keeping the prostate intact. A urologist experienced in dealing with prostate cancer and treating enlarged prostate would be able to give you more information and options available.
Where can someone with prostate cancer find moral and or financial support?
[From the Support and Resources Page of the National Cancer Institute website] This page offers information such as: How to Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility if You Have Cancer When Someone in Your Family Has Cancer Cancer Support Groups: Questions and Answers National Organizations That Offer Services to People with Cancer and Their Families Clinical Trials and Insurance Coverage - A Resource Guide Financial Assistance for Cancer Care Hospice, Home Care, Health Care Young People with Cancer: A Handbook for Parents You'll find resources here for anyone dealing with cancer or with a loved one who has prostate cancer or any other kind of cancer. There is a wonderfull web site called Malecare which seems to be updated every week with lots of prostate cancer information.
At what age should one decide to get prostate cancer screening?
It is recommended by the Mayo Clinic website that a male between the ages of 40 and 75 are recommended by physicians to have a prostate cancer screening done. If one is diagnosed with prostate cancer then it is best to catch it as early as possible. More information on the process of having a prostate cancer screening performed can be found online at the Mayo Clinic website.
What kind of genetic tests are available for prostate cancer?
There are no genetic tests to see if you have prostate cancer. It is possible to find out by going to a doctor and having other tests done, however.
