CANADIAN SITES – NATIONAL

Canadian Prostate Cancer Research Initiative
CPCN was a founding member of this organization, dedicated to facilitating innovative research in the areas of prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation for people affected by prostate cancer.

Canadian Prostate Health Council
This is an excellent source for online pamphlets on prostate cancer and prostate health.

ProCure
ProCure is dedicated to giving information on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and eventual cure of prostate cancer. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, it provides both French and English resources. Excellent web site.

Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada
This organization, committed to finding a cure for prostate cancer, provides information in both English and French.

The Prostate Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto
This Centre provides excellent online information about the prostate and prostate cancer.

The Prostate Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, British Columbia
The website offers information on prostate cancer treatment and research.

The Prostate Centre, Victoria, British Columbia
The efforts of prostate cancer survivors did much to make this facility happen.

CANADIAN SITES—PROVINCIAL

British Columbia Foundation for Prostate Disease
This organization’s goal is to improve knowledge, prevention, and treatment of prostate cancer.

Calgary Prostate Cancer Institute
The Institute provides current information about prostate disease, research findings and treatment options as well as diagnostic services, confidential counselling and support.

Early Prostate Diagnosis Ontario
EPCDO’s goals are to tell people about the value of early diagnosis of prostate cancer through the PSA blood test (combined with physical tests), and to convince OHIP to cover the cost of these tests when carried out in a doctor’s office or at a testing lab.

Vancouver Island Prostate Cancer Foundation
The site provides information for the recently diagnosed, including information about support and advocacy.

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The Canadian Prostate Cancer Network speaks for thousands of men and their families who, each year, are diagnosed with prostate cancer. With our 120 affiliated support groups across Canada we:

	help individuals and their families understand and cope with prostate cancer by providing up to date medical information and individual support
	lobby for increased funding for research, treatment facilities and programs
	promote the importance of early detection through public awareness campaigns