"The Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer is dedicated to ending the devastating impact of prostate cancer on men, their loved ones and the State of Maine."
Prostate Cancer Support Groups in Maine are a resource for prostate cancer survivors and their loved ones. Why a support group?
- Support Groups are places to listen, ask questions, and share thoughts confidentially.
- Our goal is to help men and their loved ones learn more about how to cope with living after a cancer diagnosis. We strive to provide a forum to learn about treatment and post-treatment options through presentations by medical professionals, written materials, and most importantly, discussion with other men who are having or have had similar experiences. (Many groups welcome partners as well.)
- Gaining and sharing knowledge helps everyone cope and achieve better outcomes. All meetings are free to all participants.
Who are we?
- Newly-diagnosed / pre-primary treatment (lots of questions)
- Post-treatment / some side effects (some experience, still learning)
- Post-treatment / post-side effects (lots of experience, helping others, still learning)
Where are the Support Groups?
Prostate Cancer Support Groups may be found in the following locations. Click on the map or links below for more information about the location.
- Augusta - Kennebec County
- Bangor
- Brunswick
- Ellsworth
- Island Falls
- Lewiston
- Lubec
- Machias
- Somerset County - Skowhegan (Sorry this group has folded)
- South Portland (two groups)
Gay and Bisexual Men’s Prostate Cancer Support group
The aim of the group is to provide a safe place for gay men to share and discuss issues regarding the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The group is open to gay and bisexual men, their partners and friends. This group will alternate between South Portland and Augusta. Even numbered months they will meet at the Community Cancer Center (788 Main Street , South Portland ) and odd numbered months they will be held at Maine General Hospital in Augusta.
Meetings begining at the Community Cancer Center on the first Tuesday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. More information about the Gay and Bisexual Men's Prostate Cancer Support Group.
For more information, please contact:
Bruce McClenahan - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Stuart Hunter - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) "Hormone Treatment" Support Group
This is a program to help men with metastatic cancer manage the difficulties they face with all the side effects from hormone therapy treatment. This support group will permit in depth discussion about the unique challenges men on hormone therapy have to manage. Our intent is also to develop hormone therapy support groups throughout the state.
Location: Cancer Community Center, Conference Room, 778 Main Street, Route 1, South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 774-2200
Meeting Time: 3rd Monday - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
For more information, contact:
Terry Kungel - (207) 443-4300 -
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Still need support?
If you would like to participate in a prostate cancer support group and none exists where you are, please contact your local hospital, the Oncology Department would be a starting place. You can also contact the American Cancer Society (1-800-ACS-2345) or Nelson Leavitt (Augusta facilitator) for start-up help.
Interested in starting your own prostate cancer support group? Here are some suggestions.
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