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Information presented herein represents the experience and thoughts of our membership, and should not be any substitute for medical counsel. Copyright 2009, IPCSG |
Here at the IPCSG, when we run across a news article that is informative, creditable and hope inspiring, we will share it with you. If you have an article that you would like to share, go to the Contact Us page and send it to us. |
Click the links below to get the latest news about Prostate Cancer. |
Prostate Cancer News Search |
Articles and Links |
Video - Prostate Cancer Funding Reduced This video clip from Fox Business talks about the reduction in prostate cancer spending in the US, and some potential advances that could right the trend. |
QuackWatch This site offers a point-of-view approach to alternative cancer treatments. |
Us Too! Prostate Cancer Education Links Us Too! provides a great collection of relevant links for prostate cancer research. |
David Getoff: Naturopath There is a great deal of legitimate research and many published studies on holistic or non- traditional cancer treatments. A physician's lack of knowledge in this area will never negate the research or the excellent results shown for some of these treatments. If you look hard enough, you may find that in many cases, non-traditional therapies may yield better results. Knowledge is power. |
Organizations |
These links are to organizations who either offer services, or have some affiliation with prostate cancer research or treatment. |
Prostate Oncology Specialists - Established in 1995, Prostate Oncology Specialists Inc. has earned national acclaim for its comprehensive approach to managing prostate cancer. |
Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments (PAACT) - PAACT is a not-for-profit (501) (c) (3) organization, funded by its members, that provides information, support and literature about Prostate Cancer. The organization was created by Lloyd Ney, a prostate cancer victim himself, back in 1984. |
City of Hope - City of Hope is one of just a handful of Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States as designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). It is here at City of Hope tha |
Sanford Burnham Institute for Medical Research - Sanford Burnham Institute for Medical Research is dedicated to discovering the fundamental molecular causes of disease and devising the innovative therapies of tomorrow. Burnham, with operations in California and Florida, is one of the fastest-growing research institutes in the country. |
UCSD Medical Center: Moores Cancer Center - UCSD's Moores Cancer Center works tirelessly to advance the treatments for cancer. |
Pacific Oncology Hematology Associates - The Physicians and staff at San Diego Pacific Oncology and Hematology Associates are dedicated to one goal - providing the highest quality care for our patients. |
Compassionate Oncology - Dr. Bob Leibowitz and the entire Compassionate Oncology staff are dedicated to providing each patient with individualized successful treatment protocols. |
Patients' National Cancer Institute - A Step-by-Step Guide to Recovery for Cancer Freshmen by Cancer Graduates. |
Informed Prostate Cancer |
Prostate Cancer Research and Education Foundation - PCREF, led by Medical Director Dr. Israel Barken, is an excellent organization that holds support meetings and provides invaluable reference information for the prostate cancer community. |
Support Group Inc. |
Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia - Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia is among the largest and most successful programs in the world for the treatment of men with prostate cancer. |
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UsToo - Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network is a 501-c-3 nonprofit, grassroots organization started in 1990 by prostate cancer survivors for prostate cancer patients, survivors, their spouses/partners and families. |
Dr. Charles Snuffy Myers - Medical oncologist and prostate cancer survivor, Dr. Charles "Snuffy" Myers is one of the leading developers of today's prostate cancer canon on both the research and treatment side of the test tube. |
Dendreon - PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T) Now FDA Approved On April 29, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved PROVENGE for the treatment of men with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic metastatic, castrate resistant (hormone refractory) prostate cancer... As discussed during our September 2010 meeting, there are clinical trials that are currently recruiting participants. CLICK HERE for information, or go to http://www.clinicaltrials.gov and search for dendreon. As of this writing, there are 3 trials accepting participants. |
Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers blog: - Postate Oncology Specialists has created a weekly blog and invites you to post your comments. |
Sharp and Children's MRI Center - Dr. Russell Low is the medical director of Sharp and Children’s MRI Center. Dr. Low spoke about new MRI Techniques for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Surveillance at our November 2011 meeting. |