Research Projects: Effect of Computer-Based Support on Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions

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Purpose of Project:

To develop and test an Internet-based system to help men with newly diagnosed, localized prostate cancer cope with their illness and make informed treatment decisions.

Project Duration: July 1998 to December 2001

Participating Personnel:

Principal Investigators(s): David Gustafson, Ph.D.

Project Director: Eric Boberg

Contact Person: Catherine Neal

Funding Source(s):

American Cancer Society

Expected Outcomes:

• Men will make more informed treatment decisions
• Men will improve their quality of life
• Men will be more satisfied with their treatment decisions