March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
7 Mar 2011
Where can i get information about Prostate Cancer
Preventing cancer: a guide for men
World Cancer Research Fund leaflet. Contains brief information on prostate cancer, tests and treatments, together with advice on lowering risk. View online, or contact World Cancer Research Fund for a free printed copy.
Prostate Research Campaign UK
Information on prostate cancer, treatments, news, and research. Has a series of publications which can be requested by filling in an order form that can be printed off from the website.
The Prostate Cancer Charity
Information about signs and symptoms
, diagnosis
, treatments, prevention, frequently asked questions etc. Prostate cancer news, research and events. Publications include The prostate tool kit, a series of factsheets about prostate cancer.
The treatment of prostate cancer – questions and answers
Covent Garden Cancer Research Trust/Royal College of Surgeons booklet.
Covers illness, diagnosis and treatment options. Free from CGCRT: tel 020 7679 9366.
Prostate cancer information centre (Cancerbackup)
The Cancerbackup site covers general information, causes and diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, resources and support. Order booklets online, or contact Cancerbackup for a printed copy (free to patients).
Target prostate
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry booklet. This gives information about the prostate gland and prostate disorders, including cancer. It covers drug and hormone therapies, and brachytherapy
. Available on the ABPI website (publications section).
The Orchid Cancer Appeal
The Appeal funds research into the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of prostate and testicular cancer. This site includes information on prostate cancer, treatments, and research, as well as on the PSA test.
The Prostate Help Association
Information on prostate cancer and treatments, and on the services offered by the Association (including product discounts and a support network of prostate cancer patients).
The Prostate Cancer Support Association
Information on prostate cancer, tests, treatments, complementary/alternative therapies, and support services.
Prostate Cancer
The CancerHelp (Cancer Research UK) website has detailed information on prostate cancer, tests, treatments and side-effects.
UK Prostate Link
Allows you to compare information about prostate cancer from different sites. Aims to give you access to the best quality information.
Database of Individual Patient Experience
Many patients find it useful to know how other people coped with this cancer. Dipex is a website which offers the opportunity to view video, hear audio and read about different patient experiences.
Cancer Index (guide to internet resources for cancer)
You can use this to find worldwide sites on prostate cancer.