Prostate Cancer Links
Since there are many, many sources of information on-line about prostate cancer, it’s worth your time to do some web-surfing to explore. The following list is not meant to be exhaustive, but rather is intended simply to get you started. As with any research on-line, read critically and pay attention to the credentials of the organization or individual from whom you’re gathering information.

American Cancer Society, (800) 277-2345, www.cancer.org
The organization provides information about cancer and support groups, and funds research and community education. Follow the links to reach the information about prostate cancer.

American Foundation for Urologic Disease, (800) 828-7866, www.afud.org
The foundation provides information about urological conditions as well as prostate cancer, impotence, support networks, and clinical research.

American Institute for Cancer Research, (800) 843-8114, www.aicr.org
The cancer charity fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results.

Cancer Care, Inc., (800) 813-4673., www.cancercare.org
Founded in 1944, the national non-profit organization provides free professional support services with trained oncology social workers to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer—caregivers, children, ones, and the bereaved.

Cancer Research Institute, (800) 992-2623, www.cancerresearch.org
For five decades, the institute has been a sustaining force in cancer and immunology research.

MaleCare, www.malecare.com
Founded in 1997, this group organizes workshops, lectures, and treatment and support groups for a variety of male health issues, including prostate cancer. This is one of the few organizations that deals with prostate cancer as it relates to the gay man.

Man to Man, (800) 227-2345, www.cancer.org, link to Man to Man
The American Cancer Society program helps men and their families cope with prostate cancer by providing community-based education and support to patients and their family members. Side by Side is a separate support group for wives and partners.

National Cancer Institute, (800) 422-6237, www.nci.nih.gov
An organization within the National Institutes of Health offering information about cancer treatments and clinical trials.

National Prostate Cancer Coalition, (888) 245-9455, www.pcacoalition.org
The coalition focuses on prostate cancer awareness, outreach, and advocacy.

Prostate Cancer Foundation, (800) 757-2873, www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
Formerly CapCure and founded by financier Michael Milken, the foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI), (800) 641-7274, www.prostate-cancer.org
The Institute’s mission is to educate patients and their families about prostate cancer and to support research.

Prostate Forum, (434) 974-1303, www.prostateforum.com
Dr. Charles (Snuffy) E. Myers, Jr. M.D., a medical oncologist and prostate cancer survivor, heads a prostate cancer clinic near Charlottesville, Virginia, and lectures widely.

Prostate Pointers, www.prostatepointers.org
Web-based discussion and information about prostate cancer.

PSA Rising, www.psa-rising.com
The patient-centered news source and resource portal provides excellent information about medical, scientific, and social aspects of prostate cancer survival.

US TOO, (800) 808-7866, support hot line, www.ustoo.com
This grassroots organization started by prostate cancer survivors provides information about prostate cancer and support groups.