Support Groups:
CANCERFACTS.COM
www.cancerfacts.com/Home_SupportGroups.asp
Cancerfacts.com provides a locator page to search for prostate cancer support groups by state.
MAN TO MAN
(800) ACS-2345
www.cancer.org/docroot/ESN/content/ESN_3_1x_Man_to_Man_36.asp?sitearea=SHR
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Man to Man offers group education, discussion and support for men with prostate cancer. Volunteer coordinators invite speakers, publicize meeting schedules and make local arrangements for monthly meetings. To find out if these services are available in your area, contact your local ACS office or call (800) ACS-2345.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Education and Support
(800) 808-7866
www.ustoo.com
US TOO helps survivors of prostate cancer and prostate disease and their families lead healthy and productive lives. This organization offers fellowship, shared counseling, and discussion sessions in both formal and informal settings.
Reimbursement Information:
There are several programs available to assist patients with limited income and resources:
Medicare Savings Programs
States have programs for people with limited income and resources. These programs pay Medicare premiums and, in some cases, may also pay Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. These programs help millions of people with Medicare save money each year.
For further detail, visit the Medicare website to view a brochure (659k) PDF explaining how you can get help paying your Medicare premiums (through Medicare Savings Programs).
CoPays.org
You may be eligible for Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief (CPR) Program, which provides direct co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured Americans who financially and medically qualify. The program offers personal service to all patients through the use of CPR call counselors. For further detail, visit www.copays.org on the web.
Web links:
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
www.aacr.org
The American Association for Cancer Research provides research grants and publishes several medical journals.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
(800) 227-2345
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society (ACS) can be a starting point for supporting family members and dealing with other issues that may arise after a prostate cancer diagnosis. The site also includes information about the ACS and statistics about prostate cancer incidence rates.
Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR)
www.cpdr.org
The CPDR is a prostate cancer research program funded by the U.S. Army that conducts research nationwide at U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force hospitals. The site explains the program and provides education and research updates.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
(800) 422-6237
www.cancer.gov
This useful gateway into the National Cancer Institute allows you to access a portion of the contents of PDQ- the Physician Data Query database. With detailed information about specific cancers, PDQ is written for both medical professionals and patients.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
(877) 622-7937
www.canceradvocacy.org
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is a grassroots network of individuals and organizations working on behalf of people with all types of cancer.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
www.niddk.nih.gov
The NIDDK, under the auspices of the National Institutes of Health, provides a site with answers to questions about BPH and prostatitis.
Lo Que Usted Necesita Saber SobreTM el Cáncer de Próstata
www.cancer.gov/espanol/sabersobre/prostata
Este folleto del Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (NCI) contiene información importante acerca del cáncer de próstata.
Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)
(800) 757-2873
www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), an organization dedicated to finding a cure for prostate cancer, is the largest private source for research funding for prostate cancer. They offer information on prostate cancer, treatment options, clinical trials, and personal stories of survival.
