Prostate Cancer Resources

The following resources can help you find the additional information and support you may need.  We also suggest speaking with a local social worker, nurse, or physician for resources in your community.

For financial help, order a free copy of our guide to finding national and local financial assistance for people with cancer and their loved ones: the Helping Hand Resource Guide: Financial Edition.

General Cancer Organizations

CancerCare

1-800-813-HOPE (4673), website: www.cancercare.org
Provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help and are provided by trained oncology social workers free of charge.

American Cancer Society

1-800-227-2345, website: www.cancer.org
Focuses on cancer research, education and advocacy; and provides patient and family support services, which vary by locality.

Gilda's Club

1-888-445-3248, website: www.gildasclub.org
Support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events are available for people with all kinds and stages of cancer.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

1-800-422-6237, website: www.cancer.gov
Information specialists can answer questions about cancer and provide materials. The NCI website provides comprehensive information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials and news.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

1-877-622-7937, website: www.canceradvocacy.org
Advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and the empowerment of cancer survivors through federal policy initiatives.

Wellness Community

1-888-793-9355, website: www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Offers professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs.

Prostate Cancer Resources

American Urological Association Foundation

1-800-828-7866, website: www.auafoundation.org
Supports and promotes research, patient/public education and advocacy to improve the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of urologic disease.

National Prostate Cancer Coalition

1-888-245-9455, website: www.fightprostatecancer.org
Provides education and free, confidential screenings for prostate cancer; and advocates for increased government funding for prostate cancer research.

Prostate Cancer Education Council

1-866-477-6788, website: www.pcaw.com
Provides information for men, women, and the medical community about the prevalence of prostate cancer, the importance of early detection and available treatment options.

Prostate Cancer Foundation

1-800-757-2873, website: www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
The world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research, with the single goal of finding better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer.

The Prostate Net

1-888-477-6763, website: www.prostate-online.org
Primary goals are to increase risk awareness of prostate cancer and encourage early detection and treatment; to provide the information and necessary support; and to build alliances with other organizations to achieve goals.

UsTOO International Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network

1-800-808-7866, website: www.ustoo.org
Through publications and chapter support groups, helps men and their families learn more about prostate cancer, treatment options and coping.