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Get empowered. Follow the links below for more information on prostate cancer.
Active Surveillance

A talk by Dr. Snuffy Myers on active surveillance for low risk prostate cancer.


AdMeTech Foundation

A nonprofit organization based in Boston whose mission is to end the prostate cancer crisis.


American Cancer Society financial resources
American Cancer Society prescription medication cost support

ACS may be able to help you find financial support for travel, lodging (i.e. on the mainland,) prescription medicines, and more.


Answer Cancer Foundation


Provides virtual services online via computer, mobile device or by telephone.  There are 15 virtual groups for many cancers including prostate cancer and male brest cancer. Calls are 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month- times may vary depending on the time zones of the callers
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CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in one-hour workshops over the telephone or online.


Cancer Clinical Trials

Provides the knowledge to decide if cancer clinical trials and experimental treatments are right for you


Cancer Clinical Trials-National Cancer Institute

Search for clinical trials close to your location


Clinical Connection

Database of clinical trials


Clinical Trials (Prostate) Available in Hawaii


Financial Assistance for those with Prostate Cancer

The PAN Foundation may be able to  help with prescription costs, insurance premiums, and travel expenses.


Free Genetic Testing for Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Free testing may be available to see if a patient qualifies for cutting-edge genetic treatment of advanced, metastatic disease.


Malecare

America’s largest volunteer men’s cancer support group and advocacy national nonprofit organization.


Malecare Online Advanced Cancer Support Group


Malecare Online General Support Group for the Newly Diagnosed and General Information

These are virtual support groups where visitors can post questions and read responses to inquiries about prostate cancer.


National Comprehensive Cancer Network

A not-for-profit alliance of 21 of the world's leading cancer centers. Provides guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
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PCRI Prostate Cancer Staging Guide


This new document systematically provides all the information that is necessary to stage prostate cancer properly and to consider all the treatment options available for each stage. It is written in plain language for the consumer. This is essential reading for anyone in the early stages of diagnosis and considering treatment options as well as for those with recurrent or advanced disease. Here is an interactive, online Quiz to stage your prostate cancer. Use this along with the Prostate Staging Guide.

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Pacific Cancer Foundation

Provides virtual and phone group calls for many cancers, including prostate, colorectal, bladder, and lung cancers.  Calls are taken 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings


Prostate Cancer Foundation

The leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating prostate cancer research globally


Prostate Cancer Foundation 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Guide

A comprehensive resource on diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and risk factors for patients and families with a history of prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Guides and Books

Free publications from the Prostate Cancer Foundation


Prostate Cancer Infolink

Provides the latest news and articles on prostate cancer


Prostate Cancer Markers

Provides an explanation of Bio Markers, the newest state of the art diagnostic and prognostic tests. Includes an interactive algorithm to help the patent choose what tests may be helpful in making treatment decisions.

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Prostate Cancer Research Institute

A charitable not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of men’s lives by supporting research and disseminating information that educates and empowers patients, families and the medical community.


Prostate Cancer Treatment Guide

A source of prostate cancer information that is written plainly and organized conveniently into a chart.


Prostate Cancer Record and PSA History Log


Sexual Health and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer

Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh


Understanding Your Gleason Score

What is a Gleason score? How is it determined? How can it help you decide on the right treatment for your prostate cancer?


US TOO International

Support groups for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones


You Are Not Alone Now

Provides comfort to any man diagnosed with prostate cancer, offers thoughtful support to him and his family and helps them to decide how best to deal with the diagnosis




DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions expressed on this web site are not an endorsement or recommendation for any medical treatment, product, service or course of action by the Hawaii Prostate Cancer Coalition and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should not rely solely upon information found in this web site but instead seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider who is familiar with your individual medical needs.

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