Active surveillance, or watchful waiting as it used to be called, has the potential to become a viable "treatment" option for prostate cancer among older men as well as younger men with well-define...
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About this group
Virgil H. Simons founded the Prostate Net in 1996 as a result of his encounter with prostate cancer. When he was diagnosed, there was little to no readily accessible information to help prostate cancer patients and their families make informed treatment decisions.
Information
- Public, Open Access
- All Journey Phases; Prostate Cancer
- The Prostate Net
- www.theprostatenet.org
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Welcome to Navigating Cancer — we are dedicated to helping cancer patients and the people around them navigate the journey to achieve the best care and support possible.
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The controversy regarding the PSA test used to screen for potential prostate cancer has truly gone global. Varied sources in the U.S. claim that it has no real benefit, while others staunchly stand...
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Resources
Updated
Jan 18, 2010
Information on finding a urologist and other prostate cancer specialists can be found at the following Prostate Net link.
Updated
Jan 18, 2010
The following link to Prostate Net lists different treatment options and information for prostate cancer patients
January 2009 IN THE KNOW Newsletter
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Jan 13, 2010
Prostate Net's January 2009 IN THE KNOW Newsletter
January 2010 Prostate Net Newsletter
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Jan 19, 2010
The January issue of our Award-winning newsletter is now available.
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