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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The prostate is a gland located below a man's bladder. In prostate cancer, a buildup of cancerous cells on the prostate forms a tumor. Prostate cancer is rare in men under the age of 40, but it is the second most common cause of death from cancer in men of all ages. Levels of a substance called prostate specific antigen (PSA) are often high in men with prostate cancer. Since the PSA test became common, most prostate cancers are found before they cause symptoms. - MedlinePlus

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	Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer By Patrick C. Walsh, M.D. & Janet Farrar Worthington Prostate cancer is a different disease in every man - which means that the right treatment varies for each man. Giving you a second opinion from the world's top experts in surgery, pathology, urology, and radiation and medical terminology, this book helps you determine the best plan for you.
	Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book By Peter T. Scardino, M.D. & Judith Kelman Although most men know little about their prostate gland, an overwhelming majority will be affected by prostate problems at some point. In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned expert Dr. Peter Scardino arms men with the information they need to battle prostate cancer, prostatitis, and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).
	Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Prostate Cancer By Arthur L. Burnett, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. This is a concise, easy-to-follow how-to guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining prostate cancer treatments from start to finish. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.
	Prostate Cancer: Your Treatment Options (DVD) This film provides information about what prostate cancer is, how it is diagnosed, treated, and what patients can expect. The video also deals with how men and their families can get information and comfort from a prostate support group.

Visit these websites:

Prostate Cancer - Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Prostate Cancer - What Is It? - Patient Education Institute (Interactive Tutorial)

What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer - National Cancer Institute


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