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Prostate cancer touches parts of life that most men were never taught to talk about. ShareWell has free online support groups for people living with serious illness, where you can speak about side effects, decisions and relationships from the privacy of your own home.
Understanding prostate cancer
For some men, prostate cancer brings a decision about whether to treat now or monitor, which doctors call active surveillance, and treatment can affect bladder control and sexual function. These are private subjects that many men have never discussed with anyone.
How peer support helps with prostate cancer
Peer support can help with prostate cancer because silence is common, and hearing another person describe the same worry makes it easier to say your own. A group also helps during the waiting that comes with monitoring and test results.
What prostate cancer groups often cover
- Living with the choice between treatment and monitoring
- Bladder control and other side effects
- Changes in intimacy and how to talk with a partner
- Anxiety before each test result
ShareWell groups are peer support and do not give medical advice, so please keep working with your care team on anything about diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Who these groups may help
- Men diagnosed with prostate cancer at any stage
- Men who have not told many people about their diagnosis
- Partners who want to understand what he is facing
Related topics
These topics often connect with prostate cancer and may offer another helpful angle, language, or support space.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a men-only prostate cancer group?
I find these topics embarrassing. Do I have to share details?
Can my wife or partner attend?
Where can I find medical information about prostate cancer?
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