Prostate cancer organisations
This page gives information about organisations and websites that help and support people with prostate cancer. There is information on
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Organisations which may be helpful to people with prostate cancer and their relatives and friends.
The Prostate Cancer Charity
First Floor
Cambridge House
100 Cambridge Grove
Hammersmith
London
W6 0LE
Website: www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/
Email: info@prostate-cancer.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 074 8383
Offers information and support to anyone with concerns about prostate cancer. Has a helpline and leaflets (send a large stamped addressed envelope please) and funds research into prostate cancer. Has a website with helpful information.
Prostate Cancer Support Association (PSA)
Helpline: 0845 601 0766
Website: http://www.prostatecancersupport.co.uk
Email: helpline@prostatecancersupport.info
This organisation was set up by a group of men with prostate cancer in 1995. They run a helpline and a website and have local groups around the country.
Prostate Help Association (PHA)
PHA (2003) (W)
Langworth
Lincoln
LN3 5DF
Website: http://www.pha.u-net.com/index.htm
This organisation gives information on prostate cancer, prostatitis and non-cancerous enlargment of the prostate. They produce newsletters, books and run a support network.
This website gives a new gateway to reliable information on the web about prostate cancer. The site is jointly funded by the Department of Health and the signatories of the Prostate Cancer Charter for Action - Cancer Research UK is a member of this group and one of the funders of this project. The aim of the site is to improve access to good quality information about prostate cancer. The site directs you to information for patients, health professionals and people with a general interest.
Website: www.prostate-link.org.uk
Prostate Action
A website with a message board and chat room for people with prostate cancer, their friends and family, and carers. It offers emotional support, and information about research and treatment both in the UK and internationally.
Website: http://p4.forumforfree.com/prostateaction.html
The Prostate Brachytherapy Advisory Group
Brachytherapy is a particular way of giving radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This website has a section for patients to tell you where brachytherapy units are in the UK. And there is information on getting funding for this treatment from your health authority.
Website: www.prostatebrachytherapyinfo.net
Prosdex website
The prosdex site contains a tool to help patients decide whether to have particular tests for prostate cancer. It also has a section to help men decide which treatment for early prostate cancer may suit them best. It has been developed by researchers in Cardiff and funded by Cancer Research UK
Website: www.prosdex.com
Scottish Association of Prostate Cancer Support Groups
Algo Business Centre
Glenearn Road
PH2 0NJ
Perth
Telephone: 01738 450415
Email: supportprostate@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.prostatescot.co.uk
A network of support groups in Scotland run by prostate cancer patients. It provides support for prostate cancer patients and carers. Aims to increase awareness of prostate cancer and the need for early diagnosis.
Bladder & Bowel Foundation
SATRA Innovation Park
Rockingham Road
Kettering
Northants
NN16 9JH
Phone: 01536 533255
Emailto:info@bladderandbowelfoundation.org
Website: www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org
The Bladder and Bowel Foundation formed in 2008 from the former organisations Incontact and the Continence Foundation. It supports people living with bladder and bowel disorders and has a telephone help line with help in 10 languages. The service is confidential. They can also give you information on stoma products. Has a 'Just can't wait' card to allow holders access to toilets in shops and pubs etc.
GaysCan
Helpline : 020 8368 9027
Email: gayscan@blotholm.org.uk
A UK helpline and email address that gives information and support to gay men living with cancer, their partners, families and friends.
Medical Advisory Service
Patients Communication Campaign
PO Box 3087
London
W4 4ZP
Men's Helpline: 020 8995 4448 (Mondays 7pm-9pm)
Prostate Cancer Helpline: 0800 074 8383 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm & Weds 7pm-9pm)
Website: www.medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk
Email: info@medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk
The Medical Advisory Service offers information and advice on medical and health care matters.
Sexual Dysfunction Association
Suite 301, Emblem House
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
Helpline: 0870 7743571
Email: info@sda.uk.net
Website: http://sexualdysfunctionassociation.com/
This organisation gives advice and produces leaflets on impotence and its treatment.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Head Office
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ
Macmillan CancerLine: 0808 808 0000 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 9pm; information available in other languages)
Textphone: 0808 808 0121
Email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support provides care and support for people with cancer at every stage of their illness through Macmillan nurses, Macmillan doctors, and a programme of financial help for patients in need. It offers information, advice and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. It has publications about the main types of cancer, treatments and ways of living with cancer.
There is also a freephone telephone and letter information service, provided by a team of specialist cancer nurses, on all aspects of cancer and treatment. Their benefits advice line offers advice on financial matters generally.
The National Cancer Institute (USA)
The American National Cancer Institute's patient information site has a section on prostate cancer. The site is detailed and comprehensive but there are no images. There is information on prostate cancer screening, prevention and on treatment.
Website: www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/cancer_type/prostate
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