The site for prostate cancer information
from Dr. William Catalona
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 Winter 2009 issue of Q UEST addresses the following topics:
- "Watchful Waiting" is "Wishful Waiting"
- Robotic Prostatectomy Is Setting Back CaP Treatment
- Life-Saving Benefits of PSA Screening
- Explaining PSA Testing
- AUA's Strong Support of PSA Testing
- Practical Research at Work
- Readers' Questions and Dr. Catalona's Answers
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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
Dodgers Game: Dr. Catalona with his past patient, Joe Torre, Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
1. Are enlarged prostates genetic? Do they run in families?
Click here for answer.
2. Do you recommend any tests or procedures other than a PSA for follow up after a radical prostatectomy?
Click here for answer.
3. My pathology report after a radical prostatectomy stated: “Focally involved right posterior, inferior third prostate.” What does focal involvement mean and what does that report mean?
Click here for answer.
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Click here for a complete list of Questions & Answers
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New Discovery in Prostate Cancer Genetics
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, and A Familial Prostate Cancer Screening Program.
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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Contact Dr. Catalona

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William J. Catalona, M.D.
Professor, Department of Urology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Director, Clinical Prostate Cancer Program
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
675 North St. Clair Street
Suite 20-150
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: (312) 695-4471
FAX (312) 695-7030
To schedule surgery, please contact
Dr. Catalona at (312) 695-6126 or via email at
wcatalona@nmff.org or wcatalona@aol.com.
Scheduling a return appointment: (312) 695-6126
E-mail: wcatalona@nmff.org
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