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The site for prostate cancer information
from Dr. William Catalona
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.
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Early Treatment of Prostate Cancer
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.
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Featured Articles
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Dr. Catalona’s Recommended Guidelines for PSA Screening
PSA screening has proved useful in detecting prostate cancer early enough for life-saving treatment. But now PSA Velocity, free PSA and pro-PSA may be more important predicators of significant prostate cancer than the PSA level itself.
Read this article
Know Your Test: PSA Standardization Dilemma
In recent years, it has become evident that the same patient, who has more than one PSA test, can have different PSA results if the blood samples were sent to different
laboratories.
Now, we know these differences in reported values are due primarily to differences in the standardization of different PSA tests.
Read this article
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Recent Additions
Opportunities to Participate in Research Studies
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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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Recent Questions
1. Often the material about determining the incidence and severity of the side effects of a radical prostatectomy refers to the "experience" of the surgeon as the most important factor.
How does a prospective patient interpret "experience?"
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2. Is there any connection between using Viagra and PSA values?
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3. Do men with prostate cancer ever have radiation prior to a radical prostatectomy?
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4. What are your thoughts on the recent study linking multi-vitamin use to increased prostate cancer risk? I was under the impression that vitamin D and vitamin E were beneficial to those of us who have had RP surgery. Now I wonder if I should continue taking these supplements based on the results of this recent study.
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Click here for a complete list of Questions & Answers
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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) 695-4471 or via email at
wcatalona@nmff.org or wcatalona@aol.com.
Scheduling a return appointment: (312) 695-8146
E-mail: wcatalona@nmff.org
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