External Links
Below is a list of links to related sites which have information regarding cancer and cancer treatments. These websites are not maintained by Metro Urology and Metro Urology has no control over or responsibility for the content of linked sites. These sites include: · NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE - The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. · · AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. · NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP – The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is a patient led advocacy organization working on behalf of people with all types of cancer and their families. · NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK - The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is an alliance of leading cancer centers that develop programs and products to enhance cancer care. · NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH – National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides health resources such as consumer health publications, clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINE, and the NIH Information Index (a subject-word guide to diseases and conditions under investigation at NIH). · UROLOGY HEALTH.ORG – Urology Health is a site for patients written and reviewed by expert urologists in partnership with the American Urological Association Foundation (information below). Individuals may browse adult and pediatric urologic conditions on this site. · THE AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION – The American Urological Association (AUA) Foundation partners with physicians, researchers, health-care professionals, patients, caregivers, families and the public to support and promote research, patient/public education and advocacy to improve the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of urologic diseases. · PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER – People Living with Cancer (PLWC) is a web resource approved by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). ASCO is dedicated to improving cancer. · PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION - The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. The PCF has a single goal: To find better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer. o www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/site/pp.asp?c=itIWK2OSG&b=46403 · US TOO! - Us TOO is a grassroots organization started in 1990 by prostate cancer survivors to serve prostate cancer survivors, their spouses/partners and families.