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Every year approximately 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.  It is a very scary time not only for the man but for those who have been thrust into the role as caregiver.

 

The good news is that this disease if caught early is quite treatable. Nearly 2 million men in the US count themselves as prostate cancer survivors.

 

So, whether you are a patient or a caregiver worried about the diagnosis of prostate cancer, making decisions about your treatment, or trying to stay well after treatment, there is help right here. 

 








































What We Do

The mission of this not for profit organization is to provide a safe place for caregivers to find information and gain support. Throughout this site you will find the references you will need to better yourself as you help a loved one diagnosed with prostate cancer. This site will help you better understand his prostate cancer diagnosis, and will aid you in discussing various treatment options with he and his doctor. Most importantly there are books offered here that can give you the information you need as a caregiver for aftercare.






Our History

This organization began as a grass roots effort in 2003.  As with many such efforts the inspiration for the creation of this non-profit came because there was very limited information available for caregivers charged with helping a loved one with prostate cancer. Most websites and books, at that time, were focused on aiding the patient while the caregiver was left to figure things out on their own.






The Founder

This organization was founded in 2003 by a caregiver. A person who, just like you, found himself thrust into the position of caring for a loved one diagnosed with prostate cancer. Even though he had earned a PhD, he found himself lost in a medical community fraught with its own language and bias. This journey left him one choice, create a place where caregivers can go to find the help they need and in a language they can understand.