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10th Report on Carcinogens, Revised 2002, by the U.S. Environmental Health Information Service
This comprehensive directory of carcionogenic substances includes entries for DES and other synthetic estrogens.
http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/roc/toc10.html |
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ACOR: Association of Cancer Online Resources
A comprehensive and high-quality directory of resources (including mailing lists) for everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.
http://www.acor.org/index.html |
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Are Estrogens Carcinogenic During Development of the Testes? (1998, abstract)
Abstract of a study focusing on DES-exposed mice by J.A. McLachlan, R. Newbold, and M. Negishi published in the January 1998 issue of the journal APMIS.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9524585 |
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BMJ.com: Prostate Cancer Research (last updated January 2006)
A directory of available research on prostate cancer issues published since 1998 in the British Medical Journal.
http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/collection/Cancer%3Aprostate |
skerlin2000
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Biopsychosocial Aspects of Prostate Cancer (2000)
Full text edition of a special article by Elisabeth J.S. Kunkel, et al. published in the April 2000 issue of the journal Psychosomatics.
http://psy.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/41/2/85 |
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Bone Loss in Men with Prostate Cancer Treated with Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists, by S. Aubrey Stoch et. al (2001)
Published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol. 86 (2001), this study examines the effects of treating prostate cancer with GNRH agonists which, in turn, trigger hypogonadism, reduced testosterone production, and potential loss of bone mineral density.
http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/86/6/2787 |
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Breast Cancer Resources Guide for Females and Males, from CancerNet
From the National Cancer Institute, this is a comprehensive guide to diagnosis, treatment, support groups, and other issues related to breast cancer.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/breast |
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CanSearch Guide to Cancer Resources Online
CanSearch Navigator is a user-friendly resource for locating a diverse range of cancer resources, sponsored by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.
http://www.cansearch.org/resources/ |
skerlin2000
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Cancer Care: Prostate Cancer
Comprehensive site with a full range of information and resources on prostate cancer diagnosis and treatments.
http://www.cancercare.org/ProstateCancer/ |
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Cancer Risk in Men Exposed In Utero to Diethylstilbestrol (2001, abstract)
Abstract of a major study of DES-exposed males by William C. Strohsnitter et al. published in the April 4, 2001 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
http://jncicancerspectrum.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/jnci;93/7/545 |
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Cancer and Developmental Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors: Review (2003)
This resource from the Our Stolen Future website provides a summary of a publication by L.S. Birnbaum & S.E. Fenton published in the April 2003 issue of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/NewScience/human/cancer/2002/2002-1101birnbaumandfenton.htm |
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Cancer: It’s a Growth Industry: An interview with Dr. Samuel Epstein (2003)
An interview conducted by David Ross in June 2003 with Dr. Samuel Epstein is professor emeritus of environmental medicine at the University of Illinois School of Public Health, and Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition (www.preventcancer.com).
http://www.preventcancer.com/publications/pdf/Interview%20%20June%2003.htm |
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Chapter 2: The Role of Steroid Hormones in Prostate Carcinogenesis (2000, abstract)
Abstract of article by Maarten C. Bosland published in the 2000 Journal of the National Cancer Institute Monographs.
http://jncicancerspectrum.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/jncimono;2000/27/39 |
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Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer, from the Hypertext Guide to Prostate Cancer
This is an important guide to the array of hormonal treatments available for handling prostate cancer, and includes reference to the historic uses of DES as an androgen blockade before it was determined to be too dangerous.
http://www.hypertext.org/ENGLISH/HB.html |
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Hormones and Testis Development and the Possible Adverse Effects of Environmental Chemicals (2001, abstract)
Abstract of a major study by Richard M. Sharpe published in 2001 in the journal Toxicology Letters.
http://highwire.stanford.edu/cgi/medline/pmid;11323180 |
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Increasing Incidence of Testicular Cancer Worldwide: A Review (2003, abstract)
Abstract of a major study by French researchers E Huyghe, T Matsuda, and P Thonneau which includes discussion of possible link between TC and exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals, this article was published in the July 2003 issue of the Journal of Urology.
http://www.jurology.com/pt/re/juro/abstract.00005392-200307000-00003.htm |
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Lead Times and Overdetection Due to Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening: Estimates From the European Randomized Study... (2003)
Full-text version of a European study by Gerrit Draisma et al. published in the June 18, 2003 issue of JNCI Cancer Spectrum: The Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
http://jncicancerspectrum.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/full/jnci;95/12/868 |
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Let's Revisit the Prostate Cancer Debate, by Dr. John Lee
A commentary on issues and questions surrounding causes and treatment of prostate cancer--including recognition of increases in male exposures to estrogenic substances.
http://inspiredliving.com/prostate/a~prostate-cancer.htm |
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Management of Cancer of the Prostate, by William J. Catalona (1994)
Full text of an article published in 1994 in the New England Journal of Medicine, this article explores the range of options for drug therapy (including DES) versus orchiectomy.
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/331/15/996?ijkey=iOhnfMsZBzb8Q |
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OncoLink, from the University of Pennsylvania
This site is a service of the Abramson Cancer Center of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, one of the top-rated cancer information sites available.
http://oncolink.upenn.edu/ |
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Overdiagnosis Due to Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening: Lessons From U.S. Prostate Cancer Incidence Trends (2002)
Full-text edition of an article by Ruth Etzioni, et al. published in the July 3, 2002 issue of JNCI Cancer Spectrum: The Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
http://jncicancerspectrum.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/full/jnci;94/13/981 |
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Pituitary Tumor Network Association (PTNA)
Dedicated to education and support of further research in the area of pituitary tumor detection and cures.
http://www.pituitary.com/ |
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Prevalence of Prostate Cancer among Men with a Prostate-Specific Antigen Level 4.0 ng per Milliliter (2004, abstract)
Abstract of a major study by Ian M. Thompson, et al. published in the May 27, 2004 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/350/22/2239 |
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Prostate Cancer Information Guide from the National Cancer Institute
Directory of resources, clinical trials databases, and ongoing studies related to prostate cancer.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/prostate |
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Prostate Cancer Resources Guide, from CancerLink
This is a comprehensive index to online resources and research into prostate cancer. Historically, DES has been recommended or utilized by doctors for treatment of advanced prostate cancer but has been discontinued in recent years.
http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/prostate/index.htm |
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Prostate Cancer UK
UK-based organization with information, support groups, and further resources.
http://www.prostatecanceruk.org/index.html |
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Prostate Cancer: What we Know (from Protecting Our Health)
An educational resource created by The Collaborative on Health and the Environment.
http://www.protectingourhealth.org/newscience/prostate/prostateknow.htm |
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Prostate Diseases Index, from Medline Plus (2004)
Continuously-updated guide to resources and news stories relating to a variety of diseases of the prostate including prostate cancer.
http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/prostatediseases.html |
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Questions and Answers about DES: Cancer Facts
From the National Cancer Institute's CancerNet website, this information focuses chiefly on the potential for cancer in DES daughters but also briefly discusses cancer potential for DES sons.
http://www.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancernet/600034.html |
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Relative Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Methods of Androgen Suppression in the Treatment of Advanced Prostatic Cancer
This Summary Evidence Report/Technology Assessment study, Number 4, January 1999, was developed by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and assesses the relative benefits and disadvantages of using DES to treat advanced prostate cancer because of its function as an “androgen blockade” (i.e. testosterone suppressant).
http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/epcsums/prossumm.htm |
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Report to the Nation on Prostate Cancer, 2004
This report and accompanying documents were developed for continuing medical education credit by MedScape and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Provided by MedScape's Clinical Updates Guides.
http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/clinupdates/public/toc/2004/toc-prostatecancer |
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TC-Cancer.com: Testicular Cancer Information and Support
Providing basic information and a range of support resources for the understanding, detection, and treatment of testicular cancer.
http://www.tc-cancer.com/ |
skerlin2000
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Testicular Cancer Treatments: The Inguinal Orchiectomy
This is a descriptive summary of this type of surgery for testicular cancer, provided by the Testicular Cancer Resource Center.
http://www.acor.org/diseases/TC/orch.html |
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Testicular Cancer and Hormonally Active Agents (2003, pdf document)
A report produced for the Institute of Population Health at the University of Ottawa, Canada, and posted to the Emcom.ca website for research into environmental endocrine disruptors and human effects.
http://www.emcom.ca/health/Testicular%20Cancer.pdf |
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Testicular Cancer, from the National Cancer Institute
A tremendously helpful guide on all facets of testicular cancer diagnosis and treatment--highly recommended for DES sons.
http://cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/testicular/ |
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Testicular Cancer: Clinical Screening Mechanisms
This page is provided for medical professionals who are screening for testicular cancer, and includes much information of importance to DES sons. Provided by PraxisMD Medical Best Practices, sponsored by Cornell University.
http://merck.praxis.md/bpm/bpm.asp?page=BPM01ON21§ion=report&ss=1&hilight=testicular+cancer+screening |
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The Cancer Information Network
Very comprehensive consumer-friendly guide to all aspects of cancer research, treatment, and support.
http://www.thecancer.info/ |
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The Current State of Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer, by Beth A. Hellerstedt & Kenneth J. Pienta, 2002
Full text of article published in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, it includes discussion of the historical uses of DES for cancer treatment and its dangerous side-effects.
http://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/content/full/52/3/154 |
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The Evolving Role of Estrogen Therapy in Prostate Cancer (2002, abstract)
Abstract of a study by WK Oh published in the September 2002 issue of the journal Clinical Research in Prostate Cancer.
http://highwire.stanford.edu/cgi/medline/pmid;15046698? |
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The Testicular Cancer Resource Center
The TCR Center is a non-profit organization devoted to providing accurate and timely information regarding testicular and extragonadal germ cell tumors to anyone and everyone interested.
http://www.acor.org/diseases/TC/ |
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The Young Man's Cancer: Testicular Cancer, from The Health Pages
An overview of the primary issues associated with early detection, treatment, and further research on testicular cancer.
http://www.thehealthpages.com/articles/ar-testi.html |
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