Prostate cancer: Help and support
This section will help you to find out more about the help and support that is available for people
affected by prostate cancer.You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
Link:Annual Evidence Update (AEU):Prostate 2010
Produced by:NHS Evidence-cancer
This link is to the Prostate Annual Evidence Update (AEU)2010 which highlights the best newly published knowledge for prostate cancer each year. The information presented on the library is primarily aimed at health professionals, however links to quality assessed patient information are also included.
Link:Maggie's centres: where to find us
Produced by:Maggie's
There are Maggie’s Centres across the UK. You can find out more about where they are located and the services they offer from their website.
Link:PCaSO - Prostate Cancer Network
Produced by:PCaSO – Prostate Cancer Network
PCaSO is a Prostate Cancer Support Group in the south of England.
Link:Prostate cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section of CancerHelp UK tells you about prostate cancer, including symptoms and causes of prostate cancer, tests and treatment, living with prostate cancer and current research.
Link:Prostate cancer
Produced by:Healthtalkonline
Healthtalk Online have interviewed over 50 people to find out their experiences of prostate cancer. You can watch listen to or read their interviews, find information on treatment choices and links to further support.
Link:Prostate Cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Information on prostate cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
Link:Prostate cancer
Produced by:NHS Choices
Find out more about prostate cancer and its treatment.
Link:Prostate Cancer Research Centre
Produced by:Prostate Cancer Research Centre
The prostate Cancer Research supports research that will improve the survival and quality of life of men with prostate cancer. Their website contains useful information about prostate cancer including experiences of people with the disease.
Link:Prostate Cancer Support Association (PSA)
Produced by:PSA Prostate Cancer Support Association
The Prostate Cancer Support Association offers help, information and support to all those affected with prostate cancer.
Link:Prostate cancer: information for the public
Produced by:National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
This document aims to help patients and carers to find out what NHS services are available for prostate cancer.
Link:The Orchid Cancer Appeal
Produced by:The Orchid Cancer appeal
The Orchid Cancer Appeal is dedicated to funding research into diagnosis, prevention and treatment and promoting awareness of both prostate and testicular cancer. It offers a range of information leaflets about prostate, testicular and penile cancers and their treatments and funds medical research into male cancers.
Link:The Prostate Cancer Charity
Produced by:The Prostate Cancer Charity
The Prostate Cancer Charity provides information and support for people affected by prostate cancer.
Link:UCARE (Urology cancer research and education)
Produced by:Ucare
UCARE is an independent charity founded by a group of clinicians, patients and supporters who care about fighting urological cancers. Their aim is to improve the treatment and care of cancer patients through research and education. UCARE also supports cancer research projects in Oxford that are taking a leading role in the global fight against cancer.
Link:UK Prostate Link
Produced by:UK Prostate Link
UK Prostate Link provides a searchable database of quality assessed links to prostate cancer information on the internet.
Link:Learn about prostate cancer
Produced by:American Cancer Society
This section of the large American cancer information website provides two guides to prostate cancer and its treatment: One gives an overview to get started whilst the second more detailed guide provides additional medical information.
Page last edited: 07 June 2010
