Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system located just below the bladder (the organ that collects and empties urine) and in front of the rectum (the lower part of the intestine). It is about the size of a walnut and surrounds part of the urethra (the tube that empties urine from the bladder). The prostate gland produces fluid that makes up part of the semen. Prostate cancer is found mainly in older men. As men age, the prostate may get bigger and block the urethra or bladder. This may cause difficulty in urination or can interfere with sexual function. The condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and although it is not cancer, surgery may be needed to correct it. The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or of other problems in the prostate may be similar to symptoms for prostate cancer.
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Links
- Prostate Health Resources
- Cancer survivor Larry Clapp presents information about alternative and traditional approaches to prostate care.
- The Prostate Forum
- Subscription based newsletter oriented to alternative treatment options for prostate cancer.
- The Prostate Lab
- Gives second opinion biopsy readings of prostate tissue. Located in Nashville, Tennessee.
- CancerLinksUSA: Prostate Cancer
- General information for patients, family members and caregivers.
- CancerLinks.org: Prostate Cancer
- Extensive collection of related links.
- The Prostate Centre
- Provides information about PSA, biopsy, staging, treatment and clinical trials. Located at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
- Prostate Cancer Prevention
- Summaries about alternative approaches of prevention and treatment.
- Prostate Pointers
- Links to articles and discussion lists about prostate cancer, together with information about staging and treatment options.
- Virgil's Prostate On-line
- Resources, support and information about treatment options for this cancer as presented by a survivor.
- Prostate Cancer Week
- News source which is updated daily; small subscription fee.
- Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin
- Offers a comprehensive source of information about the prostate.
- Prostate Calculator
- Online calculators predict disease outcomes.
- American Prostate Alliance
- Dublin, Georgia practice provides information on symptoms, the PSA test and treatment options.
- The Hypertext Guide to Prostate Cancer
- Review of the subject by a motivated patient.
- Prostate-cancer-info
- Highlights select Internet resources.
- MEDLINEplus: Prostate Cancer
- U.S. National Library of Medicine source which includes links to specific related areas.
- PSA Versus Free PSA
- Discusses blood tests used to detect prostate cancer.
- Florida Prostate Cancer Network
- Directory of resources including local support for patients and families. Located in Tampa, Florida.
- Radio Talk: Prostate Cancer
- Audio presentation by Dr. Arnaldo Trabucco and Pauline Mayer.
- WebMD Health: Prostate Cancer
- A consumer health site for the disease.
- UrologyChannel: Prostate Cancer
- Includes such topics as risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging and treatment.
- ACS: Prostate Cancer
- Information from the American Cancer Society.
- Oncolink: Prostate Cancer
- Overview information covering such areas as diagnosis, staging and treatment.
- Imperial Cancer Research Fund
- A UK charity offers news and information about prevention, diagnosis and treatment. It also provides details on fundraising.
- PSA Rising
- Prostate cancer news, information and support for survivors and families.
- ProstateLine
- The pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca presents overview information about the disease.
- MerckSource: Prostate Cancer
- Information on this condition including causes, symptoms and care.
- Early-Stage Prostate Cancer: Health Decision Guide
- Mayo Clinic materials for patients, explaining the condition and treatment options, with personal stories of five men who chose different treatments.
- eMedicine Health: Prostate Cancer
- Consumer health resource center providing an overview including causes, symptoms and treatment.
- Yahoo Health: Prostate Cancer
- Information including symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment and clinical trials.
- Mamas Health.com: Prostate Cancer
- Fact sheet presentation of overview information.
- Making The Choice
- A part of the Michigan Cancer Consortium, this resource offers men information and tools to aid in decision making in early-stage prostate cancer.
- Survive Prostate Cancer
- Provides general information and support to those recently diagnosed by putting them in contact with survivors.
- Xanada: The Prostate Papers
- The experiences in web-log format of Simon Fodden, who has undertaken radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
- Watchful Warrior
- Information from the Prostate Cancer Education Foundation on causes, treatments and outcomes.
- Prostate Cancer Surgery
- An article / discussion that attempts to weigh the risks and benefits of this treatment modality.
- London Prostate Cancer Treatment Centre
- Provides information, advice and treatment discussion from several UK oncologists.
- Prostate Cancer Articles
- Large collection of stories related to identifying, treating and preventing prostate cancer.
- Prostate Cancer Control Initiatives
- The Center for Disease Control has made it a priority in the education of men concerning prostate cancer, the second leading killer. Government information, discussion, support and links are provided.
- University of Michigan - Prostate Cancer
- Resource page concerning prostate cancer-related information pertaining to diagnosis, staging, treatment options, specialists, investigational studies and current research.
- Prostate Cancer Help
- Offers general information including news, articles and a FAQ.
- Prostate Cancer Research.org
- Structured collection of peer-reviewed medical sources. Offers an alert service for updates.
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