National Organizations
Gilda's Club - a free community where men, women and children living with cancer, and their families and friends, come together for emotional and social support as an adjunct to medical care. Phone: 1.888.GILDA-4-U.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance - pharmaceutical manufacturers site
designed to help patients without prescription coverage to obtain the medications they need.
The Medicine Program - an organization that provides assistance in obtaining needed medications at a discount through participating pharmacies around the country.
Family Caregiver Alliance - a public voice for caregivers providing programs of information, education, services, research and advocacy to support families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.
CancerCare - provides free professional support services to anyone affected
by cancer - 1.800.813.HOPE(4673).
National Family Caregivers Association - supports, empowers, educates, and
speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically
ill, aged, or disabled loved one. 1.800.896.3650.
The Wellness Community - dedicated to providing support, education and hope for all people affected by cancer at no cost. 1.888.793.WELL(9355).
Foundation for Medical Evaluation & Early Detection - provides no cost
health screenings for a variety of medical conditions. It also aids in
providing housing in New York City for patients needing treatment there.
Association of Oncology Social Work: provides extensive listing of where to find an oncology social worker, support center, etc. for those times when you need help in working it out.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship - Promotes the reality that a cancer diagnosis is NOT a death sentence; provides an extensive set of online tools with their Cancer Survival Toolbox.
Patient Advocate Foundation: - a national non-profit organization that aids the patient in dealing with issues of access to care, insurance coverage, job retention and debt crisis
US TOO International: - information and support supplied by a network of survivors
Man to Man: affiliated with the American Cancer Society.
Local Organizations
The Prostate Cancer Coalition of New Jersey - committed to eliminating suffering and death from prostate cancer for all New Jersey men and their families
Thapelo Institute– a Chicago-based organization that focuses on the
diseases and medical conditions that disproportionately impact
African-Americans.
American-Italian Cancer Foundation– organization that provides free breast and prostate cancer screenings to medically underserved women and men in New York City.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute– The Dana Farber Cancer Institute provides expert, compassionate care for children and adults with cancer.
Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina – The Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina is a community of people dedicated to the defeat of prostate cancer.
Pennsylvania
Prostate Coalition– committed to raising awareness, providing education and advocacy in PA and the United States
IMPACT – improving Access, Counseling and Treatment for Californians with Prostate Cancer
Malecare– largest private support organization in the Tri-State New York area; weekly support meetings in various locations.
Texas Cancer Center – seeks to educate patients about limited surgery for many types of cancer.
Man To Man – Sarasota – support groups affiliated with the American, a nationally distributed newsletter highlighting presentations and issues directed to their Florida constituency – call 1.941.365.2858
Foreign Organizations
Canadian Prostate Cancer Network - a bi-lingual site providing general prostate cancer information and support group listing in Canada.
Can-Survive Hope & Survival Network – Australian site provided by a double cancer survivor to give emotional and practical support to patients and their families – "Life has meaning only in the struggle; So, let us celebrate the struggle."
On Line Sharing
Prostate Problems Mailing List - a moderated forum of patients and professionals in which to discuss symptoms, treatments, and problems associated with managing the disease. In addition, you can subscribe to their mailing list, which provides a daily digest of opinions, questions, etc.
Shared Experience - first hand accounts of prostate cancer patients.
Family-Friendly-Fun - a site devoted to enhancing the quality and enjoyment of life for families with special needs.
Special Transport Services
Air Flight West - provides free transportation to medical treatment for people in the Weatern United States who cannot afford public transportation.
Corporate Angel Network - organization that provides free transportation for medical treatment using empty seats on corporate aircraft on business flights. |
