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"Best Practices" Care

"Best practices" care is the care that is right for YOU.  It's a balance of the best available research evidence, the clinical expertise of your medical team, and your own personal preferences.  Below are some resources to help facilitate that balance.

Develop your personal patient profile:
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

The NCCN provides multi-institutional and multidisciplinary guidelines for cancer care. 
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Find American College of Surgeons (ACoS)-verified or ACoS-accredited care near you.

Sample Multidisciplinary Consultation Process:

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Source: Reiling R.  A Prostate and Genitourinary Multidisciplinary Oncology Clinic in a Multi-Hospital System.  Oncology Issues.  September 2009: pages 52-57.

Patient Advocate Foundation: This resource can help with navigating the financial complexities involved with paying for care.
Imerman Angels: Provides one-on-one peer support to cancer survivors.
ClinicalTrials.gov: Allows you to search for clinical trials available to prostate cancer patients in NC.  These studies contribute to the advancement of better patient care.​

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    • Integrative Care
    • Spare Parts
  • Contact