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Prostate Cancer Support Groups

Prostate Pointers BBS -- Web-based discussion and information

Prostate Problems Mailing List (PPML) -- an unmoderated forum which discusses problems and treatments related to men's prostate gland. Discussion includes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment alternatives, complications and personal impact. The intent is to help patients and their loved ones understand their illness and make informed treatment decisions; to encourage self-study of the
effects and treatment of prostate diseases; and to support research into the cause and cure of prostate problems as well as encourage effective health care.

Physician To Patient -- The purpose of the p2p mailing list is to provide the prostate cancer patient or other interested parties with information from physicians about the treatment of prostate cancer. This is a moderated list without the high volume normally associated with mailing lists or the frequent off-topic questions.

The Circle -- Support for wives, families, friends, and significant others of men with prostate cancer -- and, of course, the men themselves.

SeedPods -- A mailing list for those interested in brachytherapy (radioactive seed implants) as a treatment for prostate cancer.

RP  (Radical Prostatectomy) -- A mailing list dedicated to the needs and concerns of radical prostatectomy patients. The sole purpose of this list is to narrowly focus on the concerns of those who have already had an RP or have selected RP as their treatment. 

IceBalls (Cryosurgery) -- A mailing list offering information and support to those interested
in cryosurgery for prostate cancer.

CHB -- CHB offers discussion and support for patients interested in any form of hormonal blockade. This includes: orchidectomy, medical hormonal blockade [lupron, flutamide, proscar, etc.] as well as food supplements such as PC-SPES.

EBRT -- EBRT offers discussion and support for patients interested in any form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

WW -- WW offers discussion and support for patients interested in Watchful Waiting as a strategy for the management of prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer and Intimacy -- PCAI is a mailing list for frank and open discussion of the sexual issues
surrounding PCa.

Spirit -- Spirit is a mailing list for those who want to share spiritual support as they live with prostate cancer.

Promise -- A mailing list for those grieving a loss. Also offers help and support to those with a spouse, partner, or family member in the last stages of life.

C2P (Coach-to-Player) -- PC-REF's mailing list where patients and loved ones can ask PC a
questions of Israel Barken and other doctors. 

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