Expert Answers for Prostate Cancer. Logging on to this ACS interactive board allows users to view questions and answers as well as to post their own medical questions. A team of oncology nurses answers the questions and a panel of guest medical experts contributes additional comments. The bulletin board has been designed to preserve the user’s anonymity. Visitors can choose to log on as a guest, allowing them to bypass the log-in screen, or they can log on but ask questions anonymously.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group. Man to Man was originally conceived by prostate cancer survivor James Mullen in 1990. The ACS later joined forces with Mullen to develop a formalized program with the goal of providing education and support for men with prostate cancer and promoting awareness of prostate cancer as a major health concern for all men. Check your local ACS for group meetings.

Man to Man News. Published about four times a year, this newsletter provides news and information, such as clinical trials in progress, best ideas from Man to Man support groups, treatment options, survivor stories, food facts, and website listings for more information. This newsletter is available through your local ACS office.

Let’s Talk About It (LTAI). Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in African-American men. One man in nine will get prostate cancer at some point in his life. This prostate health education program for African-Americans provides information on prostate cancer risk, detection and treatment. LTAI is co-sponsored by 100 Black Men of America, Inc., and includes materials for the planning and implementation of local programs based upon community needs. Local communities have the flexibility to plan a one-time event, a series of events, or an annual event on prostate health.

Prostate Cancer Resource Center. Here you’ll find answers to questions about the nature of cancer, its causes and risk factors. ACS discusses the latest strategies for prevention, new diagnostic techniques, and the latest treatment options. In addition, you can find answers to questions such as: What is cancer? Am I at risk for cancer? How can I tell if I have cancer? What should I ask my physician? What happens after treatment?

Prostate Cancer (Revised Edition). Written by a team of internationally known and respected medical experts, this publication explains everything a man needs to know about prostate cancer.

ACS News Today provides stories on the latest medical research and information about cancer. By searching under "prostate" in the ACS News Today search box, the most recent stories on prostate cancer will become available.

For prostate health, ACS recommends that:

• beginning at age 50, all men who have at least a 10-year life expectancy should be offered both the PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam;
• men in high-risk groups should begin screening starting at age 45.
  (High-risk groups include African-American men, and men whose brothers, fathers, or sons had prostate cancer diagnosed
  under age 60.)

For learning and support about prostate cancer, ACS also recommends:

• Talk to your family. Find out if family members have had
  prostate cancer.
• Listen to your body. If you have any symptoms, see a doctor.
• Talk to other men who have prostate cancer. They can share their experiences and knowledge.
• Call the ACS for more information at 1-800-ACS-2345 and visit the ACS website often.