NCI, US TOO Join Forces to Reach Men About Prostate Cancer

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The National Cancer Institute and US TOO International, the largest men's cancer organization worldwide, recently formed a partnership to educate men ages 50 and older, and those 40 and older who are at high risk for prostate cancer, about all aspects of the disease.

Their joint initiative will include prostate cancer symposia for health professionals and members of the public in several cities. They also plan new decision-making tools, such as interactive software to help men sort through the complexities of prostate cancer management.

The partnership calls for NCI to provide the latest scientific information available, and for US TOO to get the information to men and their families.

Henry Porterfield, US TOO's chair and chief executive officer, said his organization will build on the NCI partnership by embarking on initiatives with the corporate sector and non-profit community. The goal, he said, is for all men diagnosed with prostate cancer to have access to information that will allow them to make informed decisions about screening and about treatment options.