A wealth of information in available online for those who want to learn about prostate cancer prevention, detection and treatment. The following are some of the may web sites that have proven helpful for our patients and their families.
- American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or (800) ACS-2345 - Fact sheets prepared by the American Cancer Society provide starting points for patients and families regarding a prostate cancer diagnosis. Included on the website are incident rates and other important statistics.
- Cancer Care, www.cancercare.org or (800) 813-HOPE - Cancer Care is a nonprofit organization that provides information on all types of cancers. Support and education is directed to patients and loved ones as well as healthcare professionals. Online support groups and telephone educational sessions are available. This site also contains information in Russian and Spanish.
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, www.canceradvocacy.org or (301) 650-9127 - This program provides a network of organizations and individuals advocating on behalf of cancer survivors. They are the oldest survivor-led advocacy organization in the country providing education, helpful links, and support for people with all types of cancer.
- MaleCare, www.malecare.com or (212) 673-4920 - This organization is made up of oncologists, psychologists and social workers who provide free programs to the public via the web. The information contained in this website is indepth and detailed and covers a wide range of topics. The target population includes men with cancer and their loved ones and crosses all educational, cultural, racial and sexual boundaries.
- Us Too, www.ustoo.com or (800) 80-US-TOO - Survivorship, fellowship and family support is provided by US TOO.
Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI), www.prostate-cancer.org or (800) 641- PCRI
The mission of Prostate Cancer Research Institute is to “improve the quality of men’s lives by supporting research and disseminating information that educates and empowers patients, families and the medical community.” The website provides easy to understand information to better assist patients and their loved ones in the decision making process.
- NexProfiler Treatment Option Tool for Prostate Cancer, www.cancerprofiler.nexcura.com
This website is a decision support tool that helps a patient to better understand their treatment options. Patients will receive a personalized treatment options report tailored to their own diagnosis. The report will provide the pros and cons of each treatment, side effects, questions to ask your treating physician, plus access to relevant summaries of clinical studies.
- Prostate Cancer Foundation, www.prostatecancerfoundation.org - The Prostate Cancer Foundation funds high-impact research to find better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer. The website is also an excellent resource for information for cancer patients and loved ones.