Prostate Cancer Support Groups
Many men living with prostate cancer find that peer to peer support can help them on their journey. Through these conversations and relationships, they can find community, information and support. There are a variety of organizations that offer information on support groups. Below is a list of some of the websites that can help you find a support group in your area. All information is owned by the organization hosting it and is provided for informational purposes only.
ZERO Us TOO Support Groups
ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is a national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer and help all who are impacted. Us TOO Support Groups are offered to patients, partners, and caregivers and provide a safe space to meet and discuss topics related to prostate cancer diagnosis, care, and more. Support groups may meet in person or virtually and are offered by state, by interest, and by identity.
Malecare
Malecare is a men’s cancer survivor support and advocacy national nonprofit organization, run by oncologists, psychologists, and social workers. Malecare’s online support groups exist for different interests, disease states and identities.
Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) funds the world’s most promising research to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of prostate cancer and ultimately cure it for good. PCF has several private, moderated support groups on Facebook for different interests, disease states and identities.
Prostate Cancer Research Institute Support Groups
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute has an online list of support groups for wherever you are in the United States.
The Prostate Health Education Network, Inc., (PHEN)
PHEN’s mission is to eliminate the African American prostate cancer disparity, and to increase the overall support and resources for a war on prostate cancer that will lead to a cure for the disease for the benefit of all men. There is a directory of focus groups, by city, on the home page.
Men Who Have Sex with Men
LGBTQ+ Program, CancerCare
Through their LGBTQ+ Program, CancerCare provides free, professional support services for the LGBTQ+ community affected by cancer, as well as practical information and additional resources.
Malecare
The Prostate Cancer Support Group for Gay Men, Men Who Enjoy Sex with Men, Men on the Down-low, and Their Partners
Malecare support groups help men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their husbands and partners deal with the emotional and physical challenges that are unique to our community.
National LGBT Cancer Project
The National LGBT Cancer Project is the world’s first nonprofit organization providing patient advocacy and support in our community. All services and support groups are free.
Myovant Sciences Inc. is not affiliated with and does not endorse any of the listed organizations or resources. The information provided by Myovant is for informational purposes only and is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare team.