Support for you and him
Coping with prostate cancer is not something that you or your loved one have to go through alone. Your first inclination may be to turn to friends, family, religious leaders, or members of your religious congregation. They are often a great source of support. Before you reach out, you may want to read the pros and cons of telling others. Finding someone who’s been thereNo one understands what you are going through like someone who has had experience with prostate cancer. A place to start is by calling a prostate cancer support group, such as Us TOO at 800-808-7866 to see if they have meetings in your area. Us TOO is a grassroots organization started by prostate cancer survivors to serve men with prostate cancer, their spouses/partners, and families. Their meetings are usually open to both men and their spouses/partners and family members. The American Cancer Society also has a prostate cancer support group called Man to Man. Some Man to Man groups are open to wives and partners. In some locations, wives and partners may meet separately in a group setting called Side by Side. You can learn more by calling them at 800-ACS-2345.There is also an online forum specifically for wives and partners at the New Prostate Cancer InfoLink. There are also many other forums related to prostate cancer on this social network web site. You may also want to visit this online group, which is for "ladies only." Male partners can find information and a list of meetings at malecare.com. There also may be prostate cancer group meetings at your local hospital. You can ask your loved one’s doctor or call them directly. We also encourage you to visit the section of our web site titled
stories of hope. If you or your loved one are having difficulty coping, you may want to consider talking to a social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist. Ask your loved one’s doctor for a referral. Updated 5/10  Custom Search 
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