Prostate Cancer - Further Info

Whether you're seeking general research or information on a specific type of cancer, the Health Alliance is here help. Use the information on this page to educate yourself and to help you make informed decisions about your care.

Healthy Living Prostate Cancer Library

June 2001
Screening for Prostate Cancer

Give the gift of a healthy family this Father’s Day and learn your risk factors and screening options for prostate cancer.

September 2000
Prostate Cancer in Black Men

African-American men have the world's highest incidence of prostate cancer--a third higher than white Americans. Because of this high risk, consider being examined before age 50.

September 1999
Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men--one out of every 10 men will develop it in his lifetime.

September 1997
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Striking one in eleven males in their lifetime, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men and the second leading cause of cancer death.

Additional Web Resources

The Cancer Information Service (CIS)
http://cis.nci.nih.gov
A national information and education network, the CIS is a free public service of the National Cancer Institute, the Nation?s primary agency for cancer research. The CIS answers cancer-related questions in English and Spanish and distributes NCI materials to patient, the public, and health professionals.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Web site
http://www.nci.nih.gov
For news, educational tutorials, CancerNet, or PDQ.

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