William J. Catalona, MD ©photo by Cissy Lacks

Our goal is to provide information on the latest advances in prostate cancer treatment and information on the research and work of
Dr. William J. Catalona, Medical Director of the Urological Research Foundation.

Dr. Catalona developed the PSA test as a screening test for prostate cancer. He, and his research collaborators, continue their important work.

The funds and energies of the Urological Research Foundation (URF) are directed to research for the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of the diseases of the prostate and most specifically, prostate cancer.

Dr. Catalona is one of the first surgeons to perform and perfect nerve sparing surgery in radical prostatectomy operations. Dr. Catalona has performed more than 5,000 radical prostatectomies.

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This Fall 2010 issue of QUEST addresses the following topics:

• Study Shows PSA Test Cuts Prostate Cancer Death Rate by Half (page 1)
• A Woman's Perspective (page 4)
• Readers' Questions and Dr. Catalona's Answers (pages 6)
• Syracuse Coach Boeheim Coaching His Way Through Prostate Cancer (page 8)
• More Hype Than Substance in Laparoscopic and Robotic; Open Prostatectomy Is Best (page 10)
• Concerns About Provenge (page 12)
• Concerns About Cabazitaxel (page 13)
• Support for NCCN Revised Guidelines for Prostate Cancer (page 13)
• Reducing Blood Loss in Open Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy (page 14)
• URF Granted Creativity Award (page 16)

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Past issues of QUEST are available in this format as well. Click on Past QUEST Publications at the left of this homepage to see those issues.

Articles from past issues are also posted individually in the QUEST articles section and can be found by typing key words of interest in our search box.

The Early Treatment of Prostate Cancer video was developed to explain the issues associated with the treatment of early prostate cancer. This video is for men who have been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and are trying to weigh the various options.

Click here to watch the video.

Dr. Catalona: Over 5,000 Operations
Dr. Catalona is celebrating a surgical anniversary. He has now performed more than 5,000 radical prostatectomies, more than anyone else in the world. Dr. Catalona is one of the first surgeons to perform and perfect nerve- sparing surgery in radical prostatectomy operations. His patients have come from all 50 states in the United States, as well as from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Central and South America

Recent Questions
All questions are answered by Dr. William J. Catalona.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Dr. William Catalona offer opportunities to participate in research projects on the treatment and prevention of prostate cancer.

Presently, men can participate in Free Prostate Screenings, a Study in Prostate Cancer Prevention, a Familial Prostate Cancer Screening Program and a New Study To Improve prediction of Prostate Biopsy Results.

Participation in these programs is at no cost. For more information on these programs including sign-up forms please: Click Here

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