This document was compiled by the library staff at the Delaware Academy of Medicine. It is a guide to assist you in researching personal health information, and is not exhaustive. The library staff does not attempt to interpret health information or provide medical advice. Please contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Support Organizations in Delaware
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Prostate Cancer Support Group
Christiana Care Hospital
2405 Landon Drive
Wilmington, DE 19810
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Day: 1st Wednesday
Contact Information: Harold DeCarli (302)478-3530
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| American Cancer Society Chapters in Delaware :
Greater Wilmington, Claymont, Newark, M.O.T. and N. Brandywine Units
92 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720
302-324-4227
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Kent Unit
707 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19901
320-734-7431
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Sussex Unit
228C N. Dupont Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-3533
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| Other Resources |
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American Cancer Society's Man to Man website http://www.cancer.org/m2m/m2m.html
Prostate Cancer education and support
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American Prostate Society
7188 Ridge Road
Hanover, Maryland 21076
(410) 859-3735
Fax: (410) 850-0818
http://www.ameripros.org
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CaP CURE (The Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate)
1250 4th Street, Suite 360
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(800) 757-CURE
(310) 458-2873
Fax: (310) 458-8074
E-mail: capcure@capcure.org
http://capcure.org/
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Education Center for Prostate Cancer Patients
Provides newsletters and educational material.
380 N. Broadway
Suite 304
Jericho, NY 11753
1-888-545-8396
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Men's Cancer Resource Group
A support network and a 24-hour information line.
1001 South MacDill Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
1-800-227-2345
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Men's Health Network
Education and advocacy on male health and issues.
P.O. Box 75972
Washington, D.C. 20013
(202) 543-6461
http://www.menshealthnetwork.org
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National Prostate Cancer Coalition
A network of groups and individuals dedicated to promoting awareness, education and
increased research funding for prostate cancer.
1158 15th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202)463-9455
http://www.4npcc.org/
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Prostate Health Council
c/o American Foundation for Urologic Disease, Inc.
1128 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5559
(410) 468-1800
http://www.afud.org
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US TOO! International, Inc .
US TOO is an independent network of support group
chapters for men with prostate cancer and their families.
http://www.ustoo.com/
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Women's Suffrage for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support
Dedicated to the support of wives, partners and family members dealing with the effects of prostate cancer in their lives.
743 Caribou Court
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
1-888-776-2262
http://www.pcawomen.org
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Books
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Conquering Bladder and Prostate Problems: The Authoritative Guide for Men and Women by Jerry G. Blaivas, M.D. New York: Plenum, 1998. 323 pp. ISBN: 0-306-458640
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Man to Man: Surviving Prostate Cancer by Michael Korda. Vintage Books,
1997. 272 pp. ISBN: 0679781234
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Prostate Cancer: Overcoming Denial With Action by Allen E. Salowe
Quality Medical Publishing, 1997. 205 pp. ISBN 1-57626-023-2
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The Prostate Cancer SourceBook: How to Make Informed Treatment Choices by Marcus H. Loo and Marian Betancourt. Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated, 1998. 222pp. ISBN: 0471159271
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Prostate Cancer: What Every Man And His Family Needs To Know , Rev Ed.
by David G. Bostwick, MD. (Prof. of Pathology, Mayo Clinic) Villard, 1999. 291 pp. ISBN 0-375-75319-2
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The Prostate : A Guide for Men and the Women Who Love Them
by Patrick C. Walsh and Janet Farrar Worthington. Warner Books, 1997.
480 pp. ISBN: 0446604321
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