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pcaw.org lists over 100 prostate resources and links regarding the prostate. See Incontinence Resources, also.

A Canadian physician has compiled this brief but instructive site on prostate cancer. It is up-to-date, and easy for the lay reader to understand. concerningcancer.com/prostatecancer.htm

• Acor - Oncology Resources - The medical information archives. Artists on line. Mailing lists, cancernet, patients websites, reutersHealth, organizations, external search kudos & reviews, feedback at gfrydman@acor.org or cure.medinfo.org/lists/cancer URL not found. Found cure.medinfo.org
• Alkalize For Health - This Internet web site dedicated to providing useful information to individuals who either have cancer or who do not wish to get cancer. This site will give you an initial orientation and fast start to deal effectively with the situation that faces you. www.alkalizeforhealth.org
• American Foundation for Urologic Disease, 300 W Pratt St # 401, Baltimore, MD 21201 - brochures/pamphlets + network clearinghouse for support groups. Free guide to establish your own. Founded in 1987 and dedicated to supporting research, education and patient support services for those who are or may be at risk to affected by a urologic disease or disorder. Up to 2,000 calls are received each week on AFUD toll free information lines. More than $2.4 million is earmarked for research and public education initiatives. Family Urology is the official magazine for the foundation and reaches over 100,000 individuals quarterly. The Prostate Cancer Support Network links prostate cancer support groups, survivors, families and friends by: developing a vital grassroots advocacy network, bringing increased national awareness to the issues of prostate cancer. Provide prostate cancer information and education resources. Prostate Cancer Awareness Week testing centers in area - registration as a screening center. Impotence - brochure - no web site from PCSN on the subject. Prostate Cancer Awareness Pins - help raise awareness about prostate cancer and are available for $5. 800.828.7866 www.afud.org or admin@afud.org For information on Prostate Cancer Awareness Week see Prostate Cancer Education Council, www.pcaw.com or pcec@cmegateway.com
• American Foundation for Urologic Disease Prostate Cancer Support Network - Coordinates prostate cancer awareness and advocacy programs, focusing on the issues of prostate cancer survivors. Testing centers in area - registration as a screening center. 800.828.7866
• American Medical Association - www.ama-assn.org
• American Prostate Society - A relatively new organization formed approximately four years ago as the only organization dedicated exclusively to using existing medical capabilities to reduce death due to prostate cancer and to reduce unnecessary, or ineffective, prostate surgery. Publisher of Update. Has a 24-hour information request line re prostatitis, BHP, PDS, impotence, radical prostate surgery, TURP, TUNA and TUMT at 800.308.1106 www.ameripros.org
• American Urological Association - wcgerard@wwwww.auanet.org
• Arnie’s Army - Arnold Palmer and Penzoil at http://www.pennzoil.com/arnie/default.htm (can’t locate)
• Brachy Therapy - A web page and mailing list offering information and support to those interested in brachy therapy for prostate cancer. Both the page and mailing list are maintained by Nancy Peress. rattler.cameron.edu/seedpods/
• Dr. Barken - See Prostate Cancer Research and Education Foundation - www.prostatecancer.com/pcdc.html
• BCM Urology Clinical Trials - www.urol.bcu.tmc.edu/protocols.html
• Canadian Prostate Cancer Research Foundation: This Toronto-based foundation is dedicated to eliminating prostate cancer by raising funds for research and by supporting patient support groups. Website includes statistics on prostate cancer incidence and funding in Canada, information on upcoming campaigns and an extensive list of links. www.prostatecancer.on.ca
• Cancer Care: The prostate cancer section of this large, well-organized website offers information on treatment options and staging techniques and includes a complete glossary of terms. www.cancercareinc.org/
• Cancer Facts - mailing list - listserv@juvm.stjohns.edu
• Cancer List - mailing list - listserv@wvnvm.edu
• Cancer Net - Extensive library of clinical trials and a summary of current research programs. Part of the National Cancer Institute. listserv@juvm.stjohns.edu Cancer Mail - reads messages and sends a contents list back through e-mail. E-mail to cancernet@icicc.nci.nih.gov with the word "help" in the body of the message.. This comprehensive site provides quick access to current information on cancer which is continually reviewed and revised by oncology experts. cancernet.nci.nih.gov
• Cancer Watch - For patients interested in participating in clinical trials. Boston. www.centerwatch.com
• Cancer News on the Net - Edited by a practicing radiologist, this dynamic site includes links to recent news reports and research publications. www.cancernews.com/
• Cap Cure - the website for the Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate. Survivors play an essential role in recovery. Section includes: directory of clinical trials, portraits of survivors, nutritional guidelines, recipes and a good section about living with prostate cancer. Links for prostate cancer and nutrition. Capcure@capcure.org and www.capcure.org
• Cedars of Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center, publishes a monthly newsletter dealing with cancer advances, therapies, prevention and support concerns. The February, 1997 issue included an article titled "Unproven Methods of Cancer Management" which discussed the potential dangers of various claimed cures such as macrobiotic diets, psychic surgery, quack drugs such as Prostada, shark cartilage and biological products, electronic gadgets, and devices, herbal and fold remedies, dietary approaches, bogus diagnostic tests, metabolic therapies, mental imagery, faith healing, homeopathic and many other unproven treatments and modalities. It can be found at www.csccc.com . CSCCC is a unique 24-hour facility providing detection, diagnosis, treatment, support and follow-up care for people with cancer entirely on an out-patient basis, which we believe for many cancer diagnostic and treatment services is most desirable.
• Centerwatch Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials by State - www.centerwatch.com/studies/cat36.htm
• ClinicalTrials.gov - National Institutes of Health Launches ClinicalTrials.gov. Database gives public easy access to information about research studies. clinicaltrials.gov
• CNN Interactive Health Page - cnncom/health/index.html
• Cryosurgical Treatment - A page devoted to the cryosurgical treatment of prostate cancer including locations using cryosurgery. rattler.cameron.edu/iceballs/
• Doctors Nationwide Directory and Specialty - www.ama.assn.org
• Emory University Health Science Center Library - MEDWEB at www.emory.edu/medweb/keyword/urology/urology.html
• Federal Trade Commission is one place to report and health frauds you come in contact with - Room 1105, Washington, D.C. 20580.
• Florida Medical Development, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for men with enlarged prostate, Targis Therapy offers an effective alternative to surgery and drugs. www.bphrelief.com/ or Mkoob@fmd-inc.com
• Food & Drug Administration - www.fda.gov
• Fundamentals of Prostate Cancer Detection and Treatment, a page on the subject of watchful waiting, maintained by Tom Feeney at tafeeney@wln.com rattler.cameron.edu/ww
• Fun with Urology - light but professional information - users.alphainfo.com (could not establish contact)
• Dr. Evan Gold - A board-certified oncologist offers free on-line cancer consultation services. Due to an automobile accident, he is no longer in private practice and is able to offer his knowledge of conventional and alternative cancer treatments and second opinions in a totally objective way. www.wellweb.com/cancer/consultations/cancerconsult.htm
• Dr. Ken Goldberg - syndicated columnist on subjects like infections and diseases (www.malehealthcenter.com/columns/infdis.html ), cancer (www.malehealthcenter.com/columns/cancer.html) , guytalk (www.malehealthcenter.com/columns/guytalk.html ), father and son talk, about sex dysfunction (www.malehealthcenter.com/colmuns/sexdys.html ), birth control and infertility (www.malehealthcenter.com/columns/control.html ) and many other subjects. www.malehealthcenter.com
• Healthfinder - A project of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this extensive site includes news from government research projects as well as details on current studies, publications, clearinghouses, websites, databases and self-help groups. www.healthfinder.org/
• Healthgate - source of health, wellness and biomedical information - www.healthgate.com/healthgate
• Impotence Institute of America & Impotence Anonymous - Resource for doctors familiar with the latest treatments for impotency. - 1.800.669.1603
• International Cancer Alliance - www.icare.org/icare
• Internet Grateful Med - Hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, this text-based site hosts an archive of primary research studies. Ordering specific papers requires a fee. igm.nlm.nih.gov/
• Intersitial Cystitis Assocation - www.ichelp.org
• Ivahoe’s Medical News Flash - www.ivanhoe.com/docs/newsflash.html
• James Buchanan Bray Urological Institute - John Hopkins Hospital - prostate.urol.jhu.edu
• Journal of Urology - www.wwilkins.com/urology
• Library of Congress - lcweb.loc.gov
• Loma Linda University & Medical Center - Articles, news, calendars, support groups, Vegetarian Congress research, and the effects of conventional and proton radiation on cytokine production. Proton radiation therapy (www.llu.edu ), Proton Treatment Center - www.llu.edu/proton
• Male Potency Centers of America - Locate doctors familiar with the latest treatments for impotency. - 1.800.438.7683.
• Man-to-Man - prostate cancer support groups of the American Cancer Society. Newsletter archives. Directory of prostate cancer publications. Information on side effects of treatments and coping with the illness, and national support groups avaiable to help men (and their partners) diagnosed with prostate cancer:. 800.227.2345 or www.cancer.org/m2m/m2m.html
• Medicine On-Line - patient and professional educational information - www.meds.com
• Medical Sciences Bulletin - mailing list - msb.i.request@hslc.org
• MediConsult - Excellent resource whic is regularly-updated resource contains the latest information on trends; treatment and prevention; along with drug information, conference highlights, news briefs and summaries of recent journal articles.. Prostate cancer section includes journal articles, www.mediconsult.com/prostate/ Produced in association with TVisions of Cambridge, MA. Men’s Health at prostate.com/men/ Impotence at (Ercetile Dysfunction) at prostate.com/impotence/news/ Homepage at prostate.com
• MEDLINE/CANCERLIT - Abstract of medical journals provided by the National Library of Medicine. It is the largest library on medical information in the world but it can be a challenge to use. www.healthgate.com
• MEDWEB - Emory University Health Science Center Library - www.emory.edu/medweb/keyword/urology/urology.html
• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - www.mskcc.org
• Men's Health Network - Provides education and information services, offers referrals to knowledge sources and care providers, serves as a facilitator for cooperative ventures. Join the fight against prostate cancer! www.menshealthnetwork.org/prostate.html or stamp@menshealthnetwork.org .
• National Association for Continence - a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with incontinence by being the leading source of education, advocacy and support to the public and to the health professional about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments and management alternatives for incontinence. The publisher Quality Care, a quarterly newsletter that provides support and practical information to subscribers. They also have a resource guide that includes products and services for incontinence plus pamphlets, audio/visuals and books designed to educate the general public and health care professionals. Call 1.800.BLADDER (252.3337)
• National Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Communications - 800.422.6237 cancer.gov (7/00)
• National Coalition for Cancer Survivors - A guide to cancer resources. With the Prostate Cancer Research Institute not-for-profit in association with the Freeman Hospitals Foundation and Daniel Freeman Hospitals. Fundamentals of prostate cancer detection and treatment. . www.access.digex.net/~mkragen/cansearch.html Has moved to a new website at www.cansearch.org/canserch/canserch.html
• The National Council Against Health Fraud publishes a newsletter with short articles about many of the current health frauds. Write PO Box 1276, Loma Linda, CA 92354. If you encounter a scam, contact
• The National Fraud Information Center is a place to report a scam if you find one, 1.800.876.7060 or you may write the Federal Trade Commission, Room 1105, Washington, D.C. 20580.
• National Institute of Health, www.nih.gov
• National Library of Medicine - includes free Medline search - www.nlm.nih.gov
• National Men’s Resource Center - Provides resources and links herein, books and information to assist men and their families concerned about the prostate and infertility. http://www.menstuff.org/healthprostate.html or health-prostate
• National Prostate Cancer Coalition: The NPCC was established in 1996 to represent prostate cancer patient and research groups across the United States. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., the NPCC lobbies to increase funding for research, seeks methods to prevent the disease and refers patients to organizations offering treatment, follow-up and counseling. Website includes a petition to increase federal investment in research, instructions on contacting elected officials and an e-mail service that will alert you when important legislation is scheduled for a vote. www.4npcc.org or Info@4npcc.org
• NE Proton Therapy Center, Mass General - To provide the highest quality care of individuals and to the community, to advance care through excellence in biomedical research, and to educate future academic and practice leaders of the health care professions - www.mgh.harvard.edu
• NetHealth, Inc and division of Epicenter Communications. Combines professional medical expertise and online publishing experience into one of the most accessible, comprehensive and friendly health care resources available. www.cancer.com
• Newsfile - digest research accomplishments and upcoming events - University of Guelph - www.uoguelph.ca/mediarel
• NIDDK Home Page - www.niddk.nih.gov
• OncoLink: Maintained by the University of Pennsylvania, this extensive resource covers topics including screening, risk factors and pain management. www.oncolink.com/
• Oncology.com is the most complete, up-to-date source of online cancer news and information for patients, health-care professionals and the entire cancer community. www.oncology.com
• Patient to Physician (p2p) archives www.rattler.cameron.edu/p2p/
• Physician Data Query (PDQ) information is provided by the National Cancer Institute and can be accessed via this site www.arc.com/cancernet/cancernet.html
• Physician’s Guide to the Internet - www.webcom.com/pgi
• Dr. Aubrey Pilgrim - Has produced an excellent tape discussing all of the causes of impotence, diagnostic treatment options and therapies. Cost $15 + shipping by calling 1.714.644.7200.
• Project to Eliminate Prostate Cancer (Pelican) - 128.220.85.236/pelican_public_onedefault.htm
• ProstaScint - Imaging study provides prognostic information which complements other diagnostic indicators in cases of prostate cancer where there is a high clinical suspicion of metastasis. CYTOGEN has established a growing network of non-affiliated imaging centers where personnel have undertaken this specific training. www.prostascint.com
• Prostate Action Network - A tool box for prostate cancer activists. The press releases, speeches, fact sheets and other material here are intended to be adapted by prostate cancer patients and their families and friends to stimulate increased awareness, more funding and improved treatment options. rudi1julie@aol.com or rattler.cameron.edu/pacnet
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Pins - Want to help raise awareness about prostate cancer? There are now green enamel pins in the shape of ribbons (borrowed from the pink AIDS awareness pins) available for $3 from the American Foundation for Urological Disease, 1.800.828.7866 or 410.468.1800. Wear the pin and when people ask what it’s for, you can explain the need for early detection and more research funds to find a cure.
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Week - Sep 11-17, 2012 - Check out the Prostate Cancer Education Council’s website about this week. Schedule a free or low-cost exam at one of the 324 sites around the country. Get the information here: www.pcaw.com or pcec@cmegateway.com
• Prostate Cancer Center www.wellnessweb.com/PROSTATE/prostate.htm
• Prostate Cancer Dot Com - www.prostatecancer.cancer/index
• Prostate Cancer Education Council, PO Box C323, 4200 E Ninth Ave, Denver, CO 80262 - information on Prostate Cancer Awareness Week Sep 18-22, 2000 - www.pcaw.com or pcec@cmegateway.com
• Prostate Cancer InfoLink at CoMed Communications Internet Health Form. Contents: What’s hot? Where to begin? Can you avoid it? Should you be screened? Understanding diagnosis. Understanding treatment. Help and support. Finding our more. Talk back: pcil@comed.com or www.comed.com/prostate
• Prostate Cancer Information and Resources includes drug information; discussion groups and newsgroups; fact sheets; and frequently asked questions. www.pslgroup.com/
• Prostate Cancer Meets Protons - A patient about proton beam radiation treatment of prostate cancer nick@wcox.com or http://www.cyber.org/protons/ Netscape unable to locate URL.
• Prostate Cancer Prognosis - free information on prostate cancer prognosis. www.prostatecancerprognosis.net , eMail
• Prostate Cancer Research and Education Foundation - The purpose is to provide relief, encouragement and support to patients and their loved ones who are confronted with the diagnosis of Cancer of the Prostate. Helping those who face tough decisions in a confusing and conflicting medical environment. Decisions are the clients. They must weigh quality of life versus length of survival issues. Knowledge is the best medicine but only when it is applied with Wisdom and Understanding by the individual. The variety of services provided on this site are aimed at fulfilling these goals. Israel Barken, MD nick@wcox.com San Diego based. www.prostatecancer.com/
• Prostate Cancer Self-Support Group, Marin Gen Hospital,-Calif, 2nd Floor, Med Staff Library. Tues 7P. 415.454.8464
• Prostate Cancer Services at www.comed.com/prostate/index/html and www.cancer.med.umich.edu/prostcan/prostcan.html
• Prostate Center of South Florida - Purpose to provide information about prostate problems, its diseases and treatments. We are the largest of its kind in the South Florida region and its physicians who are professionals dedicated to the research and treatment of Prostate diseases have been in practice since 1970. prostate@netpoint.net or www.prostatecancer.com/
• Prostate Dictionary - www.comed.com/prostate/glossary.html
• Prostate Health Council of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease - Prostate Health Registery and Patient Information Source - 800.242.2383 - www.prostatehealth.com
• Prostate Health Resource Alternative - prostate health Site. Promotes the book Prostate Health in 90 Days. "This site offers alternative, noninvasive, health-promoting approaches that address the causes of the cancer so that it will not return. They can be used as alternative or complementary therapies while you continue all recommended noninvasive medical monitoring." www.wellweb.com/prostate/pros - Netscape cannot find the file. www.wellweb.com then find prostate sends to www.prostate90.com
• Prostate Massage-Self. We haven’t been able to find a lot of information on this subject but understand that Tibetan monks practice a meditation that includes self-massage of the prostate. Also, there is a video that focuses on self anal massage for men that includes a very short mention of prostate massage about 23 minute in. However, for those wanting to practice self prostate massage, it provides very good information on cleanliness and preparation of the anal area prior to starting the practice. It is available through Erospirit Research Institute and their website at www.erospirit.org
• Prostate Pointers - cancer information site maintained by prostate cancer survivors - rattler.cameron.edu/prostate.html
• Prostatitis Foundation - To educate the prostate patient and his family and to promote research by the medical community with the goal being the eradication of prostatitis. "We do not check for scientific accuracy because, so far, the scientific community has not yet provided a cure. We do not exclude the results of thousands of years of medicine from other cultures, nor do we exclude herbal or homeopathic medicine, meditation, yoga, biofeedback or any other conceivable approach to relieving the pain and stress of prostatitis." The Foundation got The National Institutes of Health to put on the first symposium on prostatitis December, 1995. prostate.org
• Prostatitis - This site (www.prostatitis.com ) has been under construction since before 998. As of 1/26/00, they are still under construction but list these homeopathy health option sites: www.classicalhomoeopathy.com or www.lichenplanus.com or www.leucoderma.com or www.chalazion.com or www.urticaria.com or www.savetonsils.com
• Proton Radiation Therapy - Loma Linda University & Medical Center -news and articles on proton radiation therapy - www.llu.edu
• PSA Rising Magazine - Regularly-updated online magazine and independent site offering prostate cancer activist news and support. great source of news on new remedies, nutrition and research. Jacquie Strax www.psa-rising.com
• Rattler listings for prostate cancer: rattlr.cameron.edu/medical.html and rattlr.cameron.edu/medical.html and rattler.cameron.edu/in all become rattler/cameron.edu.information.html and is an index of pages currently on rattler.
• Rattler - A web page and mailing list for those affected by prostate cancer: the men and their families. The resources are maintained by Nancy Peress. rattler.cameron.edu/circle
• Real Men Cook to Fight Prostate Cancer: Nonprofit corporation providing free prostate cancer screening and counseling at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Howard University College of Medicine; Meharry Medical College; and the Morehouse School of Medicine. Website includes information on upcoming meetings and fundraising events. www.cinenet.net/~prostate/awareness
• Reuters Health Information Service - daily press releases - www.reutershealth.com
• Sapient Health Network - An interactive community of survivors sharing concerns and information. Live discussions with experts. Membership required. www.shn.com
• The Simon Foundation for Continence - provides free information packet, books, videos, tapes, and a quarterly newsletter plus support group referrals. 1.800.23-SIMON.
• Stephen Strum - A medical oncologist specializing in prostate cancer. rattler.cameron.edu/strum
• Tecticular Cancer websites www.acor.org/diseases/tc/ - Doug Bank at dougb@comm.mot.com
• Telemedical Solutions, Inc - The interactive medical network for physicians and the public. Disseminating information about physicians and health issues. Allow physicians to distribute information about their specialty and practice. Provides a comprehensive reference for medical information - www.doctornet.com
• University of Michigan Prostate Cancer Home Page - A resource for prostate cancer related information pertaining to diagnosis, staging, treatment options, specialists, investigational studies and current research. It is intended for health professionals and patients, alike. - www.cancer.med.umich.edu/prostcan.prostcan.html
• University of Pennsylvania's Cancer Center. The homepage says the link to prostate is not available. Check www.oncolink.upenn.edu/disease/genito1/ for male cancers (penile, prostate , testicular (www.oncolink.upenn.edu/disease/testicular/ ) editors@oncolink.upenn.edu info site www.oncolink.upenn.edu/disease/prostate
• Urologic Reference Library - www.prostatelab.com
• US TOO Intl, Inc. - Prostate cancer support groups. Who we are. Nonprofit local support group information. Treatment. Clinical trials. Online newsletter. Glossary of medical terms. Advocacy. Links Info request. www.ustoo.com/
• Suggested videos:

  www.auanet.org/content/media/pc08.pdf
  prostateoptions.icer-review.org/
  www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=146
  www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=103
  www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=120
  www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=30
  www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=17
  www.youtube.com/watch?v=08PVQZP_8S8&feature=youtu.be

• Virgil’s Prostate Online - www.prostate_online.com
• Virtual Office Inc - hospital.net
• The Wellness Center - www.wellweb.com/prostate/prostate.html
• The Wellness Web, Consumers Taking Charge is a clearinghouse for health and wellness information from a variety of sources. It should not be considered a substitute for a consultation with your own health care provider. We recommend that you establish a relationship with a competent health care provider and consult with that person before making any diagnostic, treatment, or other health care decisions. Lenore Howe, Executive Editor, Wellness Web lhowe@wellnessweb.com or www.wellnessweb.com
• Women Against Prostate Cancer : Helping women win the war against prostate cancer. An organization developing a grassroots network of women volunteers who have been adversely affected by prostate cancer. The organization at its core has advocates, widows, healthcare professionals, and caregivers that will work in collaboration with other organizations and entities. We aim to provide support for women and their families affected by prostate cancer through providing access to resources and supportive programming. WAPC is setup to be a tool for women to harness the power of their voices as being affected by prostate cancer and advance national and state-based policy, media, and educational efforts. Women Against Prostate Cancer (WAPC) is a national organization working to unite the voices and provide support for the millions of women and their families affected by prostate cancer. WAPC advocates prostate cancer education, public awareness, screenings, legislation, and treatment options. 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20002 or 202-580-5730 or Fax: 202-543-2727 or info@womenagainstprostatecancer.org

Videos:

Every Man Should Know About His Prostate, a Disease-Awareness Video presented as an educational service by Merck & Co, 1993 is valuable.

Not By Myself: Talking about prostate cancer. This educational video features Billy Davis, Jr. and wife Marilyn McCoo and addresses concerns faced by men diagnosed with prostate cancer, as well as the concerns of spouses and other family members. It includes: intimate interviews with prostate cancer patients and their families. Common reactions to diagnosis. Approacheds for coping with the emotional and physical effects of treatment. The video has a companion booklet Two Against One: A spouse's guide to coping with prostate cancer. Amgen, 2000. 877.550.9624

Prostate Cancer: Life Lines: A Guide to Life with Prostate Cancer with Barrie Cassileth, PhD Duke University Medical Center, providing valuable information addressing both symptoms and treatment options for prostate cancer. 1995. Available through TAP Medical Services, 800.622.2011.

Straight Talk about Prostate Health, 1994, HB Pictures, 75 Rockerfeller Plaza, NY NY 10019.
Uranus:  Self Anal Massage for Men, Joseph Kramer. Anal health is an important frontier to be explored. The Tabetan's have had a meditation for centuries within they massage their own prostate to keep it health. In Japan, the men have a higher incidence of the Prostate Cancer cells in their prostate but they are seldom activated into a cancerous state. This video will teach you impeccable hygiene, enemas, sphincter muscle toning, hip awakening exercises, self Rosebud massage, enlightened prostate massage, how to overcome resistance and fears, and breathing rhythms to relax the anal area. This self anal massage, besides being extremely pleasurable and erotic, can be important for men's emotional health since the anal area, especially the sphincter muscles, is the place where we hold our paranoia and fears. Total nudity. Available through Erospirit Research Institute, 800.432.3767. www.erospirit.org

Article:

Family Urology, Vol 3 No 3. Overactive Bladder: When you've got to go...to a doctor. Brachytherapy: a promising, not-so-new treatment for prostate cancer. Coping with Urologic Disease: A family affair.

Incontinence Resoures:

• The NationalAssociation for Continence - a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with incontinence by being the leading source of education, advocacy and support to the public and to the health professional about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments and management alternatives for incontinenece. They publish Quality Care, a quarterly newsletter that provides support and practical information to subscribers. They also have a resource guide that includes products and services for incontinence plus pamphlets, audio/visuals and books designed to educate the general public and health care professionals. Call 1.800.BLADDER (252.3337)
• The Simon Foundation for Continence - provides free information packet, books, videos, tapes, and a quarterly newsletter plus support group referrals. 1.800.23-SIMON.
• Cooper, James, Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly: Pharmacotherapy Treatment. Thirteen million Americans and at least half of the 1.5 million nursing home residents in the U.S. experience urinary incontinence (UI), yet many people go without treatment because they feel embarrassed or don't realize that UI is highly responsive to treatment. This book discussed how to educate health care providers and the public about UI. In addition to its practical techniques and steps for managing acute and chronic UI, it gives one a list of helpful questions to assist in the identification and assessment of UI and sample bladder records so that you can keep track of voluntary and involuntary urine voidings. Haworth Press www.haworth.com 1997 ISBN 0-7890-0327-9 Buy This Book!

Refer also Merchandising Materials, Videos, Slide Guide
and Booklet. See also Impotency Books, Information , and Resources.

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A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual part. - Nathaniel Hawthorne

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