Every care partner has a place here
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No matter your age, relationship, or experience—there’s a place for you to feel seen, supported, and understood
Whether you're a spouse, sibling, adult child, or close friend, caring for someone with prostate cancer can be deeply rewarding—but also isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone—this is a community built just for you.
Support groups and individual care partner coaching are invaluable ways to maintain perspective throughout your care partner journey. Support groups offer a sense of community, which is essential for emotional well-being. Individual coaching allows you to discuss your own individual challenges and find strategies and methods for optimizing your journey.
"Create a circle of friends you can call when you need a break."
—Marsha, care partner
Why support groups matter
Connecting with other care partners who understand your experience can be a powerful source of strength. Whether you need emotional support, practical advice, or just someone to say, "I understand what you're going through," support groups can offer:
- A space to speak openly and be heard
- Tips and insights from people walking a similar path
- Reassurance that you’re not alone in what you’re feeling
Some groups are virtual, while others are one-on-one. Some even meet locally. All are here to help you feel more connected and cared for.
What kind of support is right for you?
You might prefer a private conversation. You might want to listen more than speak. Or you might be ready to share your story. Whatever your comfort level, there’s a support format that meets you where you are:
- Informal conversations with other care partners while attending medical appointments with your loved one
- In-person groups at hospitals, clinics, or community centers
- Virtual meetings tailored specifically to care partners
- National organizations offering free, flexible group options online
This photo does not represent an actual care partner.
“I just made sure I had good friends around me—people who checked on me. Just saying “How are you?” goes a long way. Because caregivers try to be strong, but we’re going through so much too.”
| Support Group | Who It’s For | Type of Support | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Forum for Her | Female care partners of prostate cancer patients | Online support | zerocancer.org/help-and-support/find-support-group/caregivers |
| Fans for the Cure | Female care partners of prostate cancer patients | Online support group | https://fansforthecure.org/what-we-do/online-womens-support-group/ |
| Imerman Angels | Spouses or young care partners | One-on-one peer mentoring | https://imermanangels.org |
| Family Caregiver Alliance | All family care partners | Online support | caregiver.org/support-groups |
| CancerCare | General care partners & families | Online & live group support | cancercare.org/support_groups |
| Caregiver Action Network | All care partners, any condition | 24/7 online peer support | caregiveraction.org/kindly-human |
| WRNMMC/Fort Belvoir Us TOO | Veterans and their care partners | Online group support | ustoo.org/Support-Groups(search “Fort Belvoir”) |
| LGBTQIA+ Community | LGBTQIA+ individuals and care partners | Online group support | zerocancer.org/support-groups |
| National Alliance for Caregiving | Care partners | Online resources for peer communities | https://caregiving.org/resources |
| Support Group | A Forum for Her |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | Female care partners of prostate cancer patients |
| Type of Support | Online support |
| Website | zerocancer.org/help-and-support/find-support-group/caregivers |
| Support Group | Fans for the Cure |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | Female care partners of prostate cancer patients |
| Type of Support | Online support group |
| Website | https://fansforthecure.org/what-we-do/online-womens-support-group/ |
| Support Group | Imerman Angels |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | Spouses or young care partners |
| Type of Support | One-on-one peer mentoring |
| Website | https://imermanangels.org |
| Support Group | Family Caregiver Alliance |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | All family care partners |
| Type of Support | Online support |
| Website | caregiver.org/support-groups |
| Support Group | CancerCare |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | General care partners & families |
| Type of Support | Online & live group support |
| Website | cancercare.org/support_groups |
| Support Group | Caregiver Action Network |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | All care partners, any condition |
| Type of Support | 24/7 online peer support |
| Website | caregiveraction.org/kindly-human |
| Support Group | WRNMMC/Fort Belvoir Us TOO |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | Veterans and their care partners |
| Type of Support | Online group support |
| Website | ustoo.org/Support-Groups(search “Fort Belvoir”) |
| Support Group | LGBTQIA+ Community |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | LGBTQIA+ individuals and care partners |
| Type of Support | Online group support |
| Website | https://caregiving.org/resources |
| Support Group | National Alliance for Caregiving |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | Care partners |
| Type of Support | Online resources for peer communities |
| Website | https://caregiving.org/resources |
- Reena Cherry, MS, PA-C, Principal Consultant of Resilient Caregivers
Leverage social media and online forums
Platforms such as Facebook, Reddit, and Inspire.com can offer powerful support and have many groups dedicated for prostate cancer. If you don’t have an account with these platforms, sign up today and try searching for terms specific to you—maybe that’s “Young spouses of prostate cancer patients” or “Daughters and sons of prostate cancer patients.” Hearing stories and connecting with others like you can be extremely validating.
You should also reach out to the oncology clinic or hospital where your loved one is being treated to see if they offer any specific care partner support groups. Large centers like MD Anderson, Dana-Farber, and Mayo Clinic have specialized psychosocial oncology departments.
