U.S. News & World Report
"Prostate Cancer's Prognosis- New therapies exist, but men still
face a tough call: get treated now, or wait"
HIFU was also mentioned in an article published in U.S. News & World
Report in September 2007 that explored new therapies for prostate
cancer and the tough choices that men facing the disease have to
make. Read the entire article, New therapies exist, but men still
face a tough call: get treated now, or wait, By Adam Voiland,
Posted 9/9/07 online,CLICK
HERE.
Best Life Magazine features HIFU
Story follows the experience of one HIFU patient who traveled from
Charlotte, NC to Toronto for the HIFU procedure. A year later the
patient is doing great and his PSA is undetectable. More and more
men are facing a medical conundrum: Either risk losing your sex life
forever, or travel abroad for a $20,000 procedure that the FDA
hasn’t approved yet. Sounding Out Prostate Cancer, by: John Brant; Photographs: Nathan Kirkman, September 2, 2007 - 8:05:54
PM
www.bestlifeonline.com/cms/publish/health-fitness/Sounding_Out_Prostate_Cancer.shtml
BOOK RESOURCE:
100 Questions & Answers
About Prostate Cancer. Ellsworth P, Heaney J, Gill C.
Boston, Mass: Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 2003.
The American Cancer
Societyoffers a number of education pamphlets and
resources.
Call – toll free 1-800-ACS-2345
RESOURCES LINKS:
Prostate.com provides an overview of how the prostate works,
diseases of the prostate, including prostate cancer, and information
about their diagnoses and treatments.
American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345
The American Cancer Society (ACS) can be a starting point for
dealing with family members and other issues that may arise after a
prostate cancer diagnosis. The site also includes information about
the ACS and statistics about prostate cancer incidence rates.
American Foundation for Urologic Disease
(800) 242-2383
This organization is dedicated to the prevention and cure of
urologic diseases such as prostate cancer through research,
education and public awareness. The site includes research facts,
educational material and advocacy information.
Cancer.gov
(800) 422-6237
This is a useful gateway into the National Cancer Institute for
information. From here you can access a portion of the contents of
PDQ — the Physician Data Query database — which provides detailed
information about specific cancers written for both medical
professionals and patients.
Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR)
The CPDR is a prostate cancer research program funded by the U.S.
Army that conducts research nationwide at U.S. Army, Navy and Air
Force hospitals. The Web site explains the program and provides
education and research updates.
Man to Man Support Group (American Cancer Society)
The American Cancer Society’s Man to Man Program provides support
and information about prostate cancer and treatment options to men
with prostate cancer. Man to Man provides a safe forum for men and
their partners to explore and discuss their concerns, gather
information on treatment options, and gain skills to help adjust to
their individual needs. (Local Program for
Los Angeles and Orange County Residents:Community Hospital of Long Beach and
Robert Pugach, MD, Medical Advisor, are proud to join with the
American Cancer Society (ACS) to offer Man to Man Prostate Cancer
Support Group monthly meetings.)
National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation, a
major voluntary nonprofit health organization, is dedicated to
preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health
and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney
disease and increasing the availability of all organs for
transplantation.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (888) 937-6227 The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is a grassroots
network of individuals and organizations working on behalf of people
with all types of cancer.
Prostate Cancer Foundation (800) 757-2873 Prostate Cancer Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding a
cure for prostate cancer, is the largest private source for research
funding for prostate cancer. It offers information on prostate
cancer, treatment options, clinical trials and personal stories of
survival.
The Prostate Pointers Here you will find helpful patient education material on prostate
cancer, compiled from a wide variety of medical sources.
US TOO (800) 808-7866 US TOO helps survivors of prostate cancer and prostate disease and
their families lead healthy and productive lives. This organization
offers fellowship, shared counseling and discussion sessions in both
formal and informal settings that foster a positive mental outlook.
Pacific
Coast Urology Medical Center, under the medical direction of urologist,
Dr. Robert Pugach has offices conveniently located in Los Angeles and
Orange Counties, CA. The main office in Los Alamitos, CA (90720) has an advanced urodynamics
laboratory and state-of-the-art procedure room with a large flat screen
television mounted on the ceiling! The main office is located on the campus of Los Alamitos Medical Center.
Satellite office are located in Huntington Beach (Huntington Harbour),
CA (92647) and Beverly Hills, CA (90210).
If you live in Los Angeles and Valley communities, schedule your
appointment at our Beverly Hills office.
Dr. Robert Pugach and his professional staff are on the forefront of new,
innovative and minimally invasive treatments for your urologic conditions. If you are looking for
advanced urologic diagnosis and treatment that is faster, less invasive
and more convenient for your active lifestyle, Dr. Robert G. Pugach and
his expert staff can help.
