"To know the road ahead ask those coming back."
Support groups are small communities of men and women who have been affected by prostate cancer.
They are often either dealing with a current diagnosis of cancer or are survivors of cancer.
They meet on a regular basis to help each other, discuss shared experiences and learn more about the disease and how to manage it.
How can a support group help you?
They provide a prostate-cancer
specific focus
They provide comprehensive emotional, social & educational support
They provide a safe place to share your feelings
They allow you to learn from other prostate cancer patients
They help you cope with your emotions
They lead to a greater quality of life
They provide ongoing support
post-treatment
They also provide support to loved
ones and carers
// Support groups in Perth and surrounds// Regional Support Groups//
Specialised Support Groups
Some of the many reasons to join a Prostate Cancer Support group:
- To avoid feeling isolated and alone
- To feel cared for – it's like being part of a family
- To meet others who are going through the same thing as you
- To talk it through so you feel less anxious about your cancer
- For encouragement, optimism and inspiration
- To receive and provide others with support
- To gain relief from feelings of fear and depression
- To be able to ask questions and discuss your concerns
- To learn more about prostate cancer through guest speakers, books, DVDs and newsletters.
