Prostate cancer support groups
for wives and partners
There are more prostate cancer support groups available for wives and partners today than ever before and we encourage you to take advantage of them. Talking to someone who really understands what you are going through may help to relieve some of your greatest fears and worries. Online communities for wives and partners There is a "Ladies Only" group that is a terrific forum for wives and partners. Once you become a member (membership is free), you can view posts and be able to reply to them. They offer several different "rooms" covering a variety of relevant topics and even have a live chat function. Whether your loved one was just diagnosed, or is suffering from end-stage disease, they will welcome you with open arms. The New Prostate Cancer InfoLink runs a social network (kind of like a Facebook for people with prostate cancer) that has a dedicated group for wives and partners (and a group for younger women as well). You can view topics, but like the Ladies Only group, you need to become a member (membership is free) to be able to post questions or start discussions. Yahoo Health has an e-mail list group that welcomes women in any stage from newly diagnosed, those dealing with advanced cancer, and those whose husbands have "flown." This group strives to offer information regarding treatment options as well as support. This group does require approval to join by the list-owner. Prostate Pointers is another online community that has a group called "The Circle," which provides support for wives, families, friends, and significant others of men with prostate cancer. On-site prostate cancer support groups You can visit Us TOO or call them at 800-808-7866 to see if they have any meetings for wives/partners in your area. Us TOO is a grassroots organization that was started by prostate cancer survivors to help men, but they also have programs for spouses, partners, and family members. Their meetings usually are open to both men and their wives/partners. The American Cancer Society offers a prostate cancer support group called Man to Man. Some of these groups are open to wives and partners. In some states, the wives and partners meet separately in their own group settings through a program called Side by Side. You can find out about meetings near you by calling 800-ACS-2345. Women Against Prostate Cancer is a national organization working to unite the voices and provide support for the millions of women affected by prostate cancer, and their families. You can contact them at 202-580-5730 to find out if there's a chapter in your area (or help them build one!). We encourage you to visit these groups and find the one that works best for you. Always discuss everything you read on this web site with a qualified medical professional.
10/09
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