Resources

 | March 1, 2008

Resources

Organizations

American Cancer Society (ACS) 1599 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
800-227-2345 (toll-free)

The ACS provides information on prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as programs to help people with the physical and emotional effects of cancer. Information is available 24 hours a day. Local ACS offices provide referrals for local services, such as medical equipment, rides to treatment, and other assistance. The ACS also runs the Man to Man support group.

American Urological Association (AUA) 1000 Corporate Blvd.
Linthicum, MD 21090
866-746-4282 (toll-free) or 410-689-3700

The AUA is a professional association for the advancement of urologic patient care. It helps physicians and patients stay current on the latest research and practices in urology. The AUA also provides a range of services — including publications, research, meetings, and guidance on health policy.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Public Inquiries Office
Suite 3036A
6116 Executive Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20892
800-422-6237 (toll-free)
TDD: 800-332-8615 (toll-free)

This government agency, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and sponsors research on all types of cancer. Hotline operators can answer questions, provide informational booklets and brochures on prostate cancer, and make referrals to local resources. The NCI also offers the latest information about, and locations of, cancer clinical trials. The Web site provides online information for patients, health professionals, and the public.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Building 31, Room 9A06
31 Center Drive, MSC 2560
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-496-3583

This division of the NIH supports research, training, and education in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of urological disorders, including BPH and prostatitis. The NIDDK provides a wealth of materials, including online information.

Prostatitis Foundation 1063 30th St., Box 8
Smithshire, IL 61478
888-891-4200 (toll-free)

This nonprofit organization provides information about prostatitis and sponsors research into this condition.

Us TOO International, Inc. 5003 Fairview Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-795-1002
Support hotline: 800-808-7866 (toll-free)

This large network of independent support groups provides information, counseling, and education for prostate cancer patients and their families. To find the chapter nearest you, or for more information on prostate cancer treatment options, call the hotline or visit the Web site.

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Books

Prostate Disease: The Most Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Information Available to Help You Understand Your Condition, Make the Right Treatment Choices, and Cope Effectively W. Scott McDougal, M.D., with P. J. Skerrett
(River Press, 1996)

Written by the chief of urology at Massachusetts General Hospital, this book provides information on all major prostate disorders, including their diagnoses, causes, and treatments.

The Prostate Book: Sound Advice on Symptoms and Treatment Stephen N. Rous, M.D.
(W.W. Norton, 2002)

Written by a professor of surgery (urology) at Dartmouth Medical School, this revised and updated book provides background information on the prostate; detailed descriptions of the diseases, both benign and malignant, that affect it; and treatment information.

Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer, Second Edition Patrick C. Walsh, M.D., and Janet Farrar Worthington
(Warner, 2007)

An all-inclusive book about prostate cancer, describing symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Complete with diagrams and charts detailing the results of biopsy, the book provides a thorough overview of the disease.

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Review Date: 2008-03-01

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