Are there support groups available for men with prostate cancer?

Support groups for men with prostate cancer are available throughout the state. Support groups provide information from experts in areas related to prostate cancer, including surgery, radiation, medications, nutrition, and psychology. Support group meetings are free and open to all men, family, friends, and health professionals interested in prostate cancer/disease. Prostate cancer support meetings are available through the following organizations:

• Us TOO is a grassroots organization that has a network of more than 300 support groups located throughout the United States and abroad. There are meetings for men with prostate cancer and their friends and family that provide unbiased information from experts in areas related to prostate cancer including treatment options, pain control, nutrition, mental health, and coping strategies. To find an Us TOO meeting near you, go to: http://www.ustoo.com/Chapter_NearYou.asp?country1=United%20States
• Man-to-Man is a program that helps men cope with prostate cancer by providing community-based education and support to patients and their family members. Support groups are a significant focus of this program providing opportunities to learn coping strategies and information about prostate cancer, treatment and side effects. Another program, Side to Side, holds meetings for friends and family members in need of support and information. To find a Man to Man or Side to Side group near you, call 1-800-ACS-2345.