Online resources for men with prostate cancer and their families
It can be overwhelming to search the internet for information about prostate cancer. We have put together a list of internet resources that you may find helpful. Please keep in mind that the field of prostate cancer changes with time, so there may be newer information that is not contained in these resources. Also, keep in mind that prostate cancer comes in a wide range of severity – from very mild (“low-risk”) cancers that can be safely observed without treatment to more aggressive forms for which treatment is recommended. Try to read the sections that address the severity of disease that you have (your doctor can help you figure this out, and some of the online resources also may be helpful for that).
Understanding prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment
Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center
- Prostate cancer screening: https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/test/prostate-cancer-screening
- Prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment: https://www.vicc.org/cancer-info/adult-prostate-cancer
American Cancer Society
- Comprehensive version: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer.html
- Simplified version: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/if-you-have-prostate-cancer.html
Prostate Cancer Foundation Patient Guide
Urology Care Foundation Patient Guide
Calculators
The chance of finding prostate cancer on a biopsy in men who have never been diagnosed with prostate cancer: PBCG Risk Calculator
The chance of cure after surgery (chance of cure with radiation is similar): https://www.mskcc.org/nomograms/prostate/pre_op
Quality of life outcome after treatment (Beta version): https://statez.shinyapps.io/PCDSPred/