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Support Group for Prostate Cancer

Man to Man: A support group for men diagnosed with prostate cancer

Man to Man

"Man to Man brings hope to people who aren't really sure where to turn, and that has made it an unexpectedly rewarding journey for us." Dennis and Jackie O'Hara, Man to Man/Side by Side Facilitators

The Man to Man program helps men cope with prostate cancer by providing community-based education and support to patients and their family members. In addition, Man to Man plays an important role in community education about prostate cancer; it encourages men and health care professionals to actively consider screening for prostate cancer appropriate to each man's age and risk for the disease.

A major part of the program is the self-help and/or support group. Volunteers organize free monthly meetings where speakers and participants learn about and discuss information about prostate cancer, treatment, side effects, and how to cope with the disease and its treatment.

Your local program may also include other services and activities such as:

  • One to one visitation with a prostate cancer survivor
  • Community education (speaker's bureau)
  • The Man to Man newsletter
  • Outreach to high risk groups, such as African American men
  • Outreach and collaboration with health care providers

Some Man to Man groups may invite wives and partners to attend meetings. In other locations, wives and partners may meet separately in a group setting called Side by Side.

Program services and activities vary depending on the location.


American Cancer Society, 8317 Elderberry Road, Madison

Men dealing with prostate cancer do not have to face it alone. Man to Man is a supportive gathering for men who have experienced prostate cancer. The meetings are a mixture of education and sharing. Sponsored in part by the American Cancer Society. For information contact 1-800-ACS-2345 and ask to speak to your Navigator. Spouses and partners are also invited to attend.

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