Prostate Cancer Charity
www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
info@prostate-cancer.org.uk
Tel: 0845 300 8383
Charity to improve care and welfare of people whose lives are affected by prostate cancer, through research and nationwide support and information. The website has comprehensive sections on the prostate gland, prostate cancer facts, treatments, questions, support networks, and links to other sites.
UK Prostate Link
www.prostate-link.org.uk/
The purpose of this site is to provide a searchable database of quality-assessed links to prostate cancer information on the internet.
The Orchid Cancer Appeal
www.orchid-cancer.org.uk
info@orchid-cancer.org.uk
Tel: 020 7601 7808
A website resource for Testicular and Prostate Cancer. Its information section is a little basic but it has a very good video section under the orchid cancer media player and a forum.
Prostate Cancer UK
www.prostatecanceruk.org
ProstateCancerSupport@yahoogroups.com
A UK website set up by a prostate cancer survivor devoted to providing information for prostate cancer survivors and their close ones. It contains basic information about prostate cancer, but is easy to use and clearly designed. It has a good list of UK support groups.
Everyman
www.icr.ac.uk/everyman
everyman@icr.ac.uk
Tel: 0800 731 9468
Everyman was established by The Institute of Cancer Research to raise awareness and fund vital research for prostate and testicular cancer. Money raised goes to support the UK's first centre dedicated to male cancers - their diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
Phoenix 5
www.phoenix5.org
robert@phoenix5.org
A USA website set up by a prostate cancer patient. Set up to help men and their companions overcome the effects of prostate cancer. It is a large comprehensive site full of information and personal accounts. The site may contain information on drugs and treatments that are not found in the UK. Well worth a visit.
Prostate Action
www.prostateaction.org.uk
info@prostateaction.org.uk
Tel: 020 8788 7720
Prostate Action was formed from the merger of Prostate UK and Prostate Cancer Research Foundation. They fund research and education into all three prostate diseases: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer and prostatitis.
They believe that by funding the best research and educating GPs, practice nurses, district nurses and newly qualified urologists, they can offer better treatment and a speedier diagnosis to all men diagnosed with prostate disease.
Prostate Cancer Research Institute USA
www.prostate-cancer.org
pcri@pcri.org
An American non-profit-making institution dedicated to educating the public about prostate cancer, pursuing research into the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer, and improving the present level of care for men with this disease. Information on the site includes sections on resources, clinical trials, prostate cancer papers, internet resources, and prostate cancer software, but being an American site some of the drug names, treatments and terminology may differ.
Prostate Cancer Support Association (PSA)
www.prostatecancersupport.co.uk
psa@solent75.fsnet.co.uk
Tel: 0845 6010766
PSA was set up by a small group of prostate cancer patients in 1995 and has developed into a national association of self-help and support groups. It is managed by and for men with prostate cancer, their families and those who are interested in improving the care and support of those affected by this form of cancer.
Prostate Help Association
www.prostatehelp.me.uk
philip@pha.u-net.com
Run by a patient providing a support network, and information leaflets on prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer. Send two first class stamps with requests for information.
BBC health
www.bbc.co.uk/health/mens_health/index.shtml
Information and advice on the most common health issues affecting men today, including prostate cancer, hair loss, stress and more...
College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists
www.cosrt.org.uk
info@cosrt.org.uk
Tel: 020 8543 2707
National specialist charity for sexual and relationship therapy. Provides information about availability of help and therapy for sexual difficulties.Previously known as the British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy.
The Continence Foundation
www.continence-foundation.org.uk
continence.foundation@dial.pipex.com
Tel: 0845 345 0165 Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:00pm.
Resource centre on urinary and faecal incontinence and related bowel and bladder problems. Some information is available in ten languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. The helpline provides information to health professionals and advice to the general public. Has full details of continence clinics in the UK.
The Bladder and Bowel Foundation (B&BF)
www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org
info@bladderandbowelfoundation.org
Tel: 0845 345 0165
Provides support and advice for people with continence problems. Produces information sheets and booklets for the public and health professionals, as well as links to support groups.
The Sexual Advice Association
www.sda.uk.net
info@sda.uk.net
Tel: 020 7486 7262
Answers questions on all aspects of impotence and can give lists of local specialist practitioners. Factsheets on impotence and related problems are available. Please send a large SAE when writing for information. Formerly the Sexual Dysfunction Association.
Gayscan
gayscan@blotholm.org.uk
Tel: 020 8368 9027 (10:00-19:00 Mon-Sat).
A confidential national helpline for gay men living with cancer, their partners, families and friends.
