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General articles “Emerging treatments for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: Immunotherapy, PARP inhibitors, and PSMA-targeted approaches” — article published in the journal Cancer Treatment and Research Communications, vol. 23 (2020) “Prostate Cancer-Specific PET Radiotracers: A Review on the Clinical Utility in Recurrent Disease” — article published Practical Radiation Oncology (January-February 2018) Guides Pros and cons of various prostate cancer treatments — Stan Rosenfeld, who leads the UCSF Urology Patient Services Committee as well as the Marin County Prostate Cancer Support Group, compiled this succinct comparison table (29 kb Microsoft Word file). Prostate Cancer — An Informative Guide for the Patient: You. The 60-page 2019 edition of this informative publication contains information about the disease, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, side-effects, plant-based nutrition, post-treatment recurrence and resources for assistance. Content was prepared by our group’s cofounder, Harold Honeyfield. We are indebted to the Woodland Community and Senior Center for underwriting the cost of printing the guide, which is available free of charge at our meetings. Awareness of Prostate Cancer document California Prostate Cancer Coalition newsletter (9-page PDF file) Prostate cancer resources available from local libraries:
Financial assistance from ZERO for patients with advanced prostate cancer (.rtf text file) Information for Men With Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer, by Jes Siiteri, urological physician assistant (PDF file) Prostate Cancer Awareness: overview of prostate cancer by Harold Honeyfield, August 2012 (Microsoft Word file) Prostate Cancer Research Institute 2013 conference summary Prostate Health Index (PHI) test offers potential as prostate cancer detection method (2012 news release, Microsoft Word file) The Second Opinion: a San Francisco nonprofit organization in which more than 60 board-certified physicians from multiple cancer-related specialties offer expert treatment advice free of charge
Timm Medical Technologies, manufacturer of vacuum devices to compensate for erectile dysfunction (.txt plain text file) Videos “Optimizing Sexual Function Outcomes in the Prostate Cancer Patient” — 2014 talk by urologic surgeon John P. Mulhall of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York (YouTube video; running time: 59:27) |
LINKS
We recommend these websites for additional information about prostate cancer. ____________________ American Cancer Society — information about prostate cancer prevention, detection, treatment and new research developments AnCan, the Answer Cancer Foundation — an advocacy, navigation and support group offering numerous resources. AnCan hosts several virtual prostate cancer groups with specialized focus, including high-risk, recurrent and advanced prostate cancer; low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer; active surveillance; and even a group for men under age 60. Asbestos.com — this service of The Mesothelioma Center explains the suspected relationship between asbestos exposure and development of prostate cancer, along with other malignancies. Axumin is a recently developed, FDA-approved molecular imaging agent that, when used with PET imaging, can identify suspected sites of prostate cancer recurrence. The link lists three Sacramento-area imaging facilities at which Axumin imaging is available. California Prostate Cancer Coalition — nonprofit organization that advocates legislation and funding for prostate cancer research and treatment services Cancer Beast — a nonprofit organization that seeks to make gene sequencing available as a standard of care for all cancer patients CancerCare — free, professional support services for people affected by prostate cancer, as well as prostate cancer treatment information Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — information about prostate cancer from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services CureTalks — online discussions about prostate cancer and other types of cancer MaleCare men's cancer survivor support, information and advocacy National Association for Continence — organization that conducts education, collaboration, and advocacy, and offers advice, support and links to specialists National Cancer Institute — comprehensive information about prostate cancer from the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship — advocates for advancements in funding and policies that influence cancer research and treatment; online resources include a "Cancer Survival Toolbox" Prostate Cancer Foundation — funds prostate cancer research and advocates for more efficient investment of governmental funds for cancer research; website includes resources for patients and family members, including a Prostate Cancer Patient Guide with COVID-19 Appendix Prostate Cancer Research Institute — sponsors patient education resources, including a telephone helpline, a newsletter and an annual conference on medical developments Prostate Conditions Education Council — content-rich website with resources to increase awareness of prostate cancer and its treatment options for all stages of the disease The Prostate Net — patient education and advocacy organization that encompasses an interactive online network The Second Opinion — free, comprehensive second opinion service in San Francisco for adults diagnosed with cancer Sleep Help — a Seattle-based sleep health education resource with information about management of nocturia, the medical term for recurrent sleep-interrupting urination that many men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer experience Urology Care Foundation — this affiliate of the American Urological Association advances urologic research and education and offers numerous patient information resources Us TOO — International Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network, which offers patient information on diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, a help line and an online prostate cancer community, COVID-19 information, a Forum for Her caregiver support group, and publishes the authoritative Hot Sheet newsletter ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer — advances research and encourages action with the goal of eradicating prostate cancer, and offers educational programs and support to men and their families; the organization offers patient support through its ZERO360 and Caregiver Connect mentorship programs |