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 Fall 2010 issue of Q UEST 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
Dodgers Game: Dr. Catalona with his past patient, Joe Torre, Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
1. Should a freePSA report be part of every PSA test result?
Click here for answer.
2. Please explain how the percentage of freePSA is reported?
Click here for answer.
3. If hormone therapy can’t cure prostate cancer, what is it doing?
Click here for answer.
4. What is PSA doubling time and how is it used in treatment of prostate
cancer and in treatment of recurrence?
Click here for answer.
5. My doctor recommended robotic removal of the prostate but, after reading about the technique, I have reservations about it. What am I supposed to tell my doctor or do I just go to another doctor?
Click here for answer.
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Healthcare decisions are as much
about the future as the present, and
they need to be based upon accurate
and reliable information.
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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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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