ZERO The Project to End Prostate Cancer states that prostate cancer is diagnosed every two minutes and 15 seconds in the United States. It is the most common cancer in males. Prostate is a slow growing cancer, yet if not found and treated in time, can result in complications and metastasis. There are a variety of treatments available and getting diagnosed can be difficult for a patient and family. Knowing about the different resources that focus on prevention, screening, treatment and education available to you is important and can make the road to recovery easier to travel.
Prostate Cancer Foundation
This foundation's mission is to help find better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer. It has a variety of educational information available on its website, as well as free guides that you can order. It has newsletters with current events, a listing of support groups and information for family members. The nutrition and prostate cancer section on the website has updated information regarding recent research about nutritional approaches to prostate cancer.
The American Urological Association and Know Your Stats
The AUA is the professional association for urological care. It collaborates with the National Football League to sponsor the Know Your Stats website which encourages men over 40 to talk to their doctors about their PSA levels. It has a variety of brochures and public service announcements. There is a prostate cancer risk assessment that can be self administered on the website to see how your health profile "matches up."
ZERO The Project to End Prostate Cancer
This organization provides education and information about prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and research. There are books, brochures and DVDs available on its website. The information about treatment side effects and management is helpful. There is a ZERO Prostate Cancer Community which consists of forums, blogs, diaries, podcasts and educational materials related to prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Research Institute
This institute was founded by oncologists and focuses on treatments, research and providing information. It provides information for newly diagnosed patients, regarding treatment options. A free periodical with current events is available for you to download. There is also a Helpline that has staff that you can call with questions.
