Patient Links
I created this page to allow my patients access to resources I find very useful for patients diagnosed with urologic conditions or cancers. Common questions are also answered. Please use these links to find more information on your condition. The birds down the side are New Zealand natives - Kiwi, Takahe, Fantail and Tui
General Information on Urologic Cancers
www.cancer.gov - very good information detailing the natural history of many cancers with descriptions of how cancer is staged and available treatments. It also includes checklists of questions for patients to ask their doctors. Much of the information is available in both English and Spanish.
Lance Armstrong - Livestrong - Website with many general resources for individuals and familes diagnosed with many different forms of cancer
Prostate Cancer
www.cancer.gov - prostate cancer - unbiased information from the National Institute of Health and American Cancer Society
www.cdc.gov - prostate cancer - unbiased information from the Center for Disease Control with good screening discussion
Health Dialog - "Is a PSA Test Right for You?" - great video on pro's and con's of PSA testing
www.drcatalona.com - web site by one of the early pioneers of PSA testing and radical prostatectomies. Has very good question and answer information.
Asure.ca - Dr Klotz at Toronto description and discussion of active surveillance and other forms of therapy for prostate cancer. Good informational videos.
Kidney Cancer
www.cancer.gov - kidney cancer - unbiased information from the National Institute of Health
Bladder Cancer
www.cancer.gov - bladder cancer - unbiased information from the National Institute of Health
Bladder Cancer Webcafe - a great resource for bladder cancer patients with contributions from many urologists considered leaders in this field. Also has a great deal of support resources for families facing this disease
Testicular Cancer
www.cancer.gov - testicular cancer - unbiased information from the National Institute of Health
Benign Prostatic Hypertropy (BPH)
Enlarged Prostate - National Institute of Kidney and Urologic Disease. Overview of disease and tretment options
Kidney Stones
NIDDK - National Institute of Kidney and Urologic Disease. Has information regarding treatment options and preventing subsequent stones through diet and medical therapy
Interstitial Cystitis/Pelvic Pain Syndrome
www.ichelp.org. Very good website. You need a subscription to get access to message boards and some of the updated treatment protocols.
