News/links referred by Prostate Cancer Support Groups in August-September 2014

The following links are forwarded from other support groups:

Prostate Information Kits
http://prostatecancer.ca/Support/Resources#.U_pxQfldV8F

Is the PSA Test Worth It?

http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20140806/is-the-psa-test-worth-it--major-study-is-inconclusive?ecd=wnl_sxr_082314&ctr=wnl-sxr-082314_ld-stry&mb=

Complementary and Alternative Methods and Cancer 

http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/acspc-041660-pdf.pdf

Complementary Therapies

http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/diagnosis-and-treatment/complementary-therapies/?region=bc

Dietary Supplements: What Is Safe?

http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002385-pdf.pdf

Newsletters from Manitoba PoCa Support Groups

http://www.manpros.org/newsletter.html

U of A scientist puts a finger on cancer cell ‘tentacles’; New study looks at how cancer spreads through the body

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/scientist+puts+finger+cancer+cell+tentacles+study+looks+cancer+spreads+through+body/10160352/story.html

Immunotherapy: The Silver Bullet Against Cancer - video found at this Link provides a good explanation of immunotherapies and types of research being conducted around this therapy. Listen in . . . http://www.curemelanoma.org/resources/multimedia/immunotherapy-the-silver-bullet-against-cancer

Do doctors understand test results?  By William Kremer, BBC World Service

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28166019

More Chemo Equals Longer Life For Some Prostate Cancer Patients
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/more-chemo-equals-longer-life-some-prostate-cancer-patients-n119566

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 前列腺癌宣傳月

Prostate Cancer Canada – the national foundation for prostate cancer information, resources and support – is encouraging all Canadians to mark their calendars for September 1, the launch of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. Featuring multiple initiatives and events across the country, Prostate Cancer Canada will champion this time to engage and inform Canadians about the importance of prevention, education and early detection of prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. The good news is that the survival rate for prostate cancer can be over 90% when detected early. That’s why, during the month of September, we raise awareness for this disease.