Many voluntary, government, and private organizations offer educational materials
and other services to patients. This information is a resource for users of Trelstar.com.
The organizations listed are not necessarily endorsed by Trelstar.com.
American Association for Cancer Research
(866) 423-3965
The American Association for Cancer Research provides research grants and publishes
several medical journals.
American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345
The American Cancer Society (ACS) can be a starting point for dealing with family
members and other issues that may arise after a prostate cancer diagnosis. The site
includes information about the ACS and statistics about prostate cancer incidence
rates.
American Institute for Cancer Research
(800) 843-8114
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is a cancer charity that fosters
research on diet and cancer prevention.
American Prostate Society
The American Prostate Society is an independent organization that provides information
on the latest treatments and cures for prostatitis, prostate cancer, prostate growth
(BPH), and impotence.
CancerCare
(800) 813-4673
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free professional
support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children,
loved ones, and the bereaved.
Cancer Hope Network
(800) 552-4366
The nonprofit Cancer Hope Network provides free and confidential one-on-one support
to cancer patients and their families. They match cancer patients and/or family
members with trained volunteers who have had and recovered from similar cancer experiences.
Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR)
The CPDR is a prostate cancer research program funded by the U.S. Army that conducts
research nationwide at U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force hospitals. The website explains
the program and provides education and research updates.
National Cancer Institute
(800) 422-6237
The National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service is a national
information and education network. The CIS is a free public service of the NCI,
the nation's primary agency for cancer research.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
(888) 650-9127
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is a grassroots network of
individuals and organizations working on behalf of people with all types of cancer.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a nonprofit made up of leading
cancer centers, has a consumer website for patients, caregivers, and their families.
The information given seeks to educate patients on how to communicate with healthcare
providers to achieve longer, better quality lives. A prostate cancer summary is
included.
Prostate Cancer Foundation
(800) 757-2873
The Prostate Cancer Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for
prostate cancer, is the largest private source for research funding for prostate
cancer. They offer information on prostate cancer, treatment options, and clinical
trials.
Us TOO Prostate Cancer Education & Support
(800) 808-7866
Us TOO helps survivors of prostate cancer and prostate disease and their families
lead healthy and productive lives. This organization offers fellowship, shared counseling
and discussion sessions in both formal and informal settings.
ZERO – The Project to End Prostate Cancer
(888) 245-9455
ZERO – The Project to End Prostate Cancer provides comprehensive treatment information
to patients, education to those at risk, and offers free prostate cancer testing.
