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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: 1-800-227-2345
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
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 Int'l Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network
5003 Fairview Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515
Voice: 1-800-808-7866 Fax: 630-795-1602
Website: http://www.ustoo.org
E-mail: ustoo@ustoo.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
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: 10/21/2008
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