Prostate Cancer
Information leaflets
NHS Website - Information about prostate cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support - provides detailed information on causes, diagnosis, treatment and after treatment care and understanding of prostate cancer
; Buserelin (Suprefact®) ; Cyproterone acetate (Cyprostat®); Diethylstilbestrol (Stilboestrol)
Patient UK - Information about prostate cancer; Alfuzosin ; Bicalutamide; Cyproterone; Diethylstilbestrol; Doxazosin; Estramustine; Flutamide; Goserelin; Indoramin; PSA test for prostate cancer
Cancer Research UK - Information about prostate cancer
NICE: An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for on the following:
Cryotherapy as a primary treatment for prostate cancer - information for public http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG145/PublicInfo/pdf/English
Cryotherapy for recurrent prostate cancer - information for people considering the procedure: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG119/PublicInfo/pdf/English
Intraoperative red blood cell salvage during radical prostatectomy or radical cystectomy: understanding NICE guidance:
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG258/PublicInfo/pdf/English
Prostate cancer (hormone-refractory) - docetaxel - information for the public: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA101/PublicInfo/pdf/English
High-intensity focused ultrasound for prostate cancer: understanding NICE guidance: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG118/PublicInfo/pdf/English
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust: Information on Prostate and diabetes
For more information see cancer page
Other Language Information
Cancer of the Prostate from NHS Choices ( *Please note that these are last reviewed in 2008)
Support Group Information
Carers UK - useful information for carers
Directgov- Useful information for carers and benefits information etc.
For more information see cancer page
Local Information
Colostomy UK - offer support, advice and help. helpline: 0800 328 4257 . email: hello@colostomyuk.org
Marie Curie Cancer Care: A charity mainly care for people with cancer but also care for people with other life limiting illnesses. Contact: Marie Curie One Embassy Gardens 8 Viaduct Gardens London SW11 7BW.
Helpline: 0800 090 2309
Macmillan Cancer Support (previously Cancerbackup): Provides information and support to anyone affected by cancer. 3 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JR. Tel: 0808 800 1234.
Guys Prostate Cancer Support Group: Seminar Room, Urology Centre, Guys Hospital. Last Friday of every month. 2pm start. 1.30pm refreshments
Contact: Netty Nichol and Anna Ashfield. Tel: 020 7188 7339.
Marie Curie Cancer Care: A charity mainly care for people with cancer and also care for people with other life limiting illnesses. Contact: Marie Curie Cancer Care, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP.
Mulberry Centre: A walk-in cancer support centre providing support and information services to cancer patients of all ages, their families, carers and friends. Services offered include counselling, meditation, aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu, massage, t'ai chi, yoga and support groups
Contact: West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AF. Tel:020 8321 6300. email: info@themulberrycentre.co.uk
North East London Cancer Help Centre: Provides emotional support from people with personal experience of cancer; relaxation; visualisation; healing and many supportive therapies; appointments for one hour one-to-one if required.
Contact: Sue's House, 10 Dawlish Drive, Ilford, IG3 9ED. Tel: 020 8597 0024. email: franklongcroft@virgin.net
Orchid: Orchid exists to save men's lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers, through pioneering research and promoting awareness. The charity is dedicated to funding research into, and awareness about, the cancers that uniquely affect men - their prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Contact: 60 Gray’s Inn Road London, WC1X 8AQ Tel: 020 3745 7310. Helpline Confidential male cancer helpline 0808 802 0010
Prostate Cancer Support Association (Central
England): The Prostate Cancer Support Association (Central England) is a
patient-led voluntary support group consisting of men and their partners who
have been affected by prostate cancer.
Helpline:078 5528 6264.
PCaSO Support - Helpline:0800 035 5302 email: helpline@tackleprostate.org
Other Local information can be found at
London Borough of Hounslow
For more information see cancer
page
Useful Websites
Tumour markers
(from Lab Tests Online)
The Royal Marsden
cancer charity
The Prostate
Cancer Charity
Healthtalk
Oncolex (non UK site developed by The Institute for Medical Informatics at Oslo University Hospital)
Malecare (US site)
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if links are not working or to add any other local support group information