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ProstateWise summarizes guidance from reputable public health and medical organizations. Use these official sources to learn more and to verify anything you read here.
Official & public health sources
Where to learn more
Every link below leads to an established medical or public health organization. Links open in a new tab.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Prostate Cancer Basics
Government overview of prostate cancer, risk factors, symptoms, and screening from the U.S. public health agency.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Prostate Cancer Information
Detailed, regularly updated guidance on prostate cancer risk, screening recommendations, diagnosis, and treatment options.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Prostate Cancer — PDQ & Overviews
Evidence-based summaries on prostate cancer screening, prevention, and treatment from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
NIDDK — National Institutes of Health
Prostate Problems (BPH & Prostatitis)
Plain-language information on non-cancerous prostate conditions such as enlarged prostate and prostatitis.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendation
The USPSTF's evidence-based recommendation on PSA-based screening and shared decision-making for men.
Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)
Prostate Cancer Foundation
A leading nonprofit focused on prostate cancer research, patient resources, and awareness for higher-risk communities.
American Urological Association (AUA)
Urology Care Foundation
Patient-focused education from the official foundation of the American Urological Association on prostate health.
MedlinePlus — U.S. National Library of Medicine
Prostate Cancer Overview
A trusted, easy-to-read health information hub linking to government and medical sources on prostate cancer.
A note on sources
ProstateWise is not affiliated with these organizations. We link to them because they are widely trusted, evidence-based, and freely available to the public. Medical guidance can change over time, so always confirm details with a current official source and your own clinician.
This is education, not diagnosis. ProstateWise does not detect, confirm, or rule out prostate cancer. Use this information to prepare for a conversation with a licensed clinician about your personal risk and screening options.
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