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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.

Medical Terminology Related to Prostate Cancer 1.27.25.pdf
Click on the link above to open and download the PDF document. 
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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.


Navigating Cancer Care Decisions for Older Adults
A discussion of common barriers to receiving Cancer Care as an Older Adult​
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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.

​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 / Zero Prostate Cancer
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

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