Prostate Problems

Self Help Clearinghouse

Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network

International. 300 affiliated groups. Founded 1990. Mutual support, information and education for prostate cancer patients, their families and friends. Provides newsletter, information, phone support and assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Us TOO International, Inc.
5003 Fairview Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515-5286
Voice: 1-800-808-7866 or 630-795-1002 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm CST)
Fax: 630-795-1602
Website: http://www.ustoo.org
E-mail: ustoo@ustoo.org
Verified: 12/2/2009

Man To Man Program

(BILINGUAL) National. 325 affiliated groups. Founded 1990. Support and education for men with prostate cancer to enable them to better understand their options and to make informed decisions. Phone support, support group meetings, education, support visitation program, newsletter, information and referrals. Some chapters invite wives and partners; other chapters have wives and partners meet separately. Assistance available for starting new groups.
Voice: American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Verified: 12/10/2009

Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatment (PAACT)

International. 150 affiliated groups. Founded 1984. Provides support and advocacy for prostate cancer patients, their families and the general public at risk. Information relative to the advancements in the detection, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of prostate cancer. Information, referrals, phone help, conferences and newsletters. Group development guidelines.
Write:
PAACT
P.O. Box 141695
Grand Rapids, MI 49514-1695
Voice: 616-453-1477
Fax: 616-453-1846
Website: http://www.paactusa.org
E-mail: paact@paactusa.org
Verified: 12/8/2009