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  The Public Education Council improves the quality of resources the Foundation provides. The Council serves to develop, review and oversee the educational materials and programs the Foundation provides.
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  Charitable Gift Planning is a powerful way to ensure your legacy in advancing urologic research and education to improve patients' lives.
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  We provide free patient education materials on urologic health to patients, caregivers, community organizations, healthcare providers, students and the general public, pending availability. Take advantage by building your shopping cart now!
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  As men get older, their risk for developing an enlarged prostate gland increases. This condition, known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, affects men around the world. There are many treatment options for BPH.
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- Lifestyle Tips For Good Urologic Health
  
  You can get on track for good urologic health with better eating habits and small changes to your lifestyle. Read our Living Healthy section to find healthy recipes and fitness tips to manage and prevent urologic conditions.
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  At the Urology Care Foundation, we support research aimed at helping the millions of men, women and children who struggle with urologic cancer and disease.
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  We provide free patient education materials on many common urologic health conditions. These are available in both print and download format.
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Adrenal Gland Conditions
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What is Kidney Cancer?

Cancer is when cells in the body grow out of control. These cells can form a tumor or damaged tissue. If cancer cells grow in the kidney, it is called kidney cancer.…more

Last Updated: 03/28/2018

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Common Conditions

Prostate Cancer
Advanced Prostate Cancer
Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Bladder Prolapse (Cystocele)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Urinary Incontinence
Interstitial Cystitis
Low Testosterone
Kidney Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction
Kidney Stones
Hematuria
Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Prostatitis (Infection of the Prostate)
Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
Urinary Tract Infections in Children
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

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Phone: 410-689-3700 or 1-800-828-7866
Fax: 410-689-3998
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Email: info@UrologyCareFoundation.org

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