Prostate Cancer Patient Resource Area

Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death from cancer in men of all ages and is the most common cause of death from cancer in men over 75 years old. Prostate cancer is rarely found in men younger that 40 years of age. There has been a great deal of research about prostate cancer in the past 10 years. Use the links below to learn more about advances in treating prostate cancer.

Cancer.gov: Prostate Cancer Home Page
Supported by the National Cancer Institute. Provides information regarding treatment, prevention, screening, clinical trials, statistics, and research opportunities and funding.

CaP CURE (Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate)
The Prostate Cancer Foundation funds prostate cancer research. The site provides information about the disease and results of research studies.

NCI: What you need to know about Prostate Cancer
Provides information regarding the possible causes of the disease, screening, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Men's Health Network
The MHN is a non profit organization aimed at improving the health and wellness of men through educational initiatives and partnerships with retailers and private entities. The site provides a variety of information on men's health and has specific information on prostate cancer.

Prostate Calculator
Funded by the Institute for Clinical Research at the Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The calculator allows patients to predict how their disease will progress.