Patient Support

My Bridge 4 Life
PCF has partnered with My Bridge 4 Life to launch a patient and caregiver support network that allows an individual to track their medical diagnosis, set goals, share tips, communicate with loved ones and print a personalized bridge book through four phases of illness: diagnosis, treatment, healing and Tips 4 Life.

Additional Support Groups

There are a number of support groups for prostate cancer patients and their families or caregivers. If you do not find one near you on the sites listed below, try contacting your local hospitals and treatment centers. They often have support groups or know of others in your community.

Us TOO International
1-800-808-7866
www.ustoo.org

Us TOO International is a grassroots, non-profit prostate cancer education and network of over 325 support group chapters worldwide, providing men and their families with free information, materials and peer-to-peer support.

Support group chapters:
www.ustoo.org/Chapter_NearYou.asp

Us TOO Inspire online community:
www.inspire.com/inspire/group/us-too-prostate-cancer/

Prostate Pointers (14 moderated email discussion lists):
www.ustoo.org/Prostate_Pointers.asp

Malecare
212-673-4920
www.malecare.org

Malecare is the largest all volunteer grassroots, non-profit men’s cancer support and advocacy nonprofit in the United states. Malecare is unique in providing support groups focused on men presenting with advanced disease and for gay and bisexual men.

Malecare online community:
www.outwithcancer.org

Malecare moderated email discussion lists:
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/prostatecancerunder50/
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/prostatecancerandgaymen/
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/advancedprostatecancer

Malecare doctor to patient advice:
www.prostatecanceradvice.org

American Cancer Society

Man to Man program
1-800-227-2345 
www.cancer.org/Treatment/SupportProgramsServices/MantoMan/index

An education and support program that offers community-based group education, discussion, and support to men with prostate cancer.

Imerman Angels
1-877-274-5529
www.imermanangels.org

Imerman Angels partners a person fighting cancer with someone who has beaten the same type of cancer.

Cancer Hope Network
1-877-467-3638
www.cancerhopenetwork.org/

Matches cancer patients one-on-one with someone who has recovered from a similar experience.

The Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative - 4th Angel Program
1-866-520-3197
www.4thangel.org

Free, national service which provides a one-to-one supportive relationship (phone or email based) to cancer patients and their caregivers.

Frank Talk Online Discussion Forums

www.franktalk.org/phpBB3/

Discussion forums devoted to the topic of erectile dysfunction.

Online only:

WebMD Prostate Cancer Support Group

boards.webmd.com/webx?50@@.5987f465

DailyStrength Prostate Cancer Support Group

www.dailystrength.org/c/Prostate-Cancer/support-group

CancerCompass Prostate Cancer Discussions

www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancers/prostate-cancer/1,0,119,2.htm

Treatment Diares

http://www.treatmentdiaries.com

Treatment Diaries is a social network for those living with illness, newly diagnosed or caring for someone with a medical condition.  

 

Patient Support