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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of nonprofessional, nonmaterial help for a particular shared burdensome characteristic. The help may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also provide ancillary support, such as serving as a public relations voice or engaging in advocacy.

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Support groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Most groups have traditionally met in person in group sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively Online_support_groups.

Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to drop in at an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum.

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Arran Prostate Cancer Support Group - Scottish Charity offers support and aims to relieve the distress of those affected by this condition.
Meta Description: [ We're here to relieve the suffering and distress of those persons suffering from prostate cancer in Ayrshire and offer support to their relatives, partners, families and carers. ]

Alan's Prostate Cancer Information - Links and views related to this condition.
Meta Description: [ Alan's prostate cancer information is provided to share information, books and links found since my diagnosis of prostate cancer in 1996, plus personal stories of survival with prostate cancer. ]

Damon Harris Cancer Foundation - Offers a mission statement, news, articles and information on prostate cancer. Located in Los Angeles, California.

Dattoli Cancer Foundation - Provides information on prostate cancer, resources, a glossary, dietary suggestions and lifestyle tips. Located in Sarasota, Florida.
Meta Description: [ Dattoli Cancer Foundation provide information on prostate cancer, resources, glossary of related medical terms and diet and lifestyle tips. ]

Everyman: Male Cancers - Established to raise awareness and to fund scientific inquiry for these conditions. Sponsored by the Institute of Cancer Research located in London, England.
Meta Description: [ Everyman - Funding research to cross out prostate and testicular cancer ]

Gloucester Prostate Cancer Trust - UK charity offers help for those with prostate cancer including information on brachytherapy as a treatment option.
Meta Description: [ Gloucestershire Prostate Cancer and Brachytherapy Trust helping men with the symptoms and treatments for Prostate Cancer, in the UK ]

Hap Weyman Memorial Prostate Cancer Fund - Mountain climb dedicated to raising awareness and funds. Associated with the Prostate Cancer Research Institute in Los Angeles, California.
Meta Description: [ The purpose of this non-profit site is to raise funds, educate, and raise awareness for research and education on prostate cancer. ]

HealingWell: Prostate Cancer Discussion Board - Moderated message group and chat aims at sharing information, support and coping strategies.

500 Louis Farrakhan Prostate Cancer Foundation - Non-profit aims to increase prevention and early detection by encouraging life-style changes and annual check-ups. Located in Chicago, Illinois.

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Prostate Cancer Message Board - Share information and experiences with other patients via this online discussion format.

MaleCare Prostate Cancer - Supports lectures, workshops and awareness in the U.S. and Israel.
Meta Description: [ Prostate Cancer, Support Groups, Prostate Cancer Treatment, Symptoms, Cures ]

Patients Helping Patients - Resources developed and presented by Don Cooley, a prostate cancer patient, for the men and their loved ones who are fighting this condition.
Meta Description: [ Help for men with Prostate Cancer and their families. Patients Helping Patients in Discussion Groups, Help-Lines, Chats, Web Research. ]

Phoenix5 - Engages men with prostate cancer and their companions in the deeply personal issues created by the disease and its treatment.
Meta Description: [ Main menu at Phoenix5, a private site to help men and their companions with the social, emotional and sexual issues created by prostate cancer and treatment. ]

404 ProCURE Alliance - Resource dedicated to giving information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and eventual cure of prostate cancer. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Prostate Action - Promoting greater public awareness and understanding about prostate diseases including cancer.
Meta Description: [ Help men make informed decisions about dealing with Prostate Cancer ]

500 Prostate Cancer 101 Of Kingston NY - New York support group offers information on the disease including access to newsletters and links.

Prostate Cancer Coalition of New Jersey - Offers information on treatment options, clinical trials, support groups and local meetings. Features a bulletin board, resources and a newsletter.

Prostate Cancer Foundation - Aim is to find better treatments and a cure for recurrent disease. Includes news, fundraising campaigns, sponsorships and hosted medical meetings.
Meta Description: [ Prostate cancer information, prostate cancer symptoms, prostate cancer treatments. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. The Prostate Cancer Foundation has a simple, yet urgent goal: to find better treatments and a c... ]

Prostate Cancer Help - Offers general information and outlines resources available in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Meta Description: [ A jump start for Colorado Springs men diagnosed with prostate cancer to help them find resources available in Colorado Springs and on the Internet. The American Cancer Society sponsors a Man to Man Program in the Springs providing men facing prostate cancer with support. There are Internet links ... ]

Prostate Cancer Research Foundation UK - Non-profit entity providing general information, current research and professional forums. Headquartered in London, England.
Meta Description: [ We aim to fund the best independent worldwide research into the causes of prostate cancer; to offer better outcomes to men diagnosed with prostate cancer and to enable all specialists to share information. ]

Prostate Cancer Research Institute - Non-profit provides access to resources, articles, research and links. Maintained by Drs. Strum and Scholz and located in Los Angeles, California.
Meta Description: [ Provides in depth articles and seminars by leading physicians, advocacy, resources, patient Helpline. ]

Prostate Cancer Resource Agency - Non-profit aimed at those in or near San Francisco, California. Provides support, contact with others, and information on research results and treatment options.

Prostate Cancer Story - Dr. Bookbinder relates his personal history for consideration and review.
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Prostate Cancer Surgery Support - Gynecologist with prostate cancer in Santa Barbara, California offers his services to help men sort though treatment options and other issues.
Meta Description: [ Information and advice on Prostate Cancer by a physician to help filter through the maze of information in efforts to make the best decisions for your long-term well-being. ]

Prostate Cancer Survivor - Presents diary entries of an afflicted gentleman.
Meta Description: [ One man's journey through prostate cancer surgery. ]

Prostate Cancer Survivor Story - Tom Ainsworth shares his medical history.
Meta Description: [ A personal story about prostate cancer - I began to have some urinary problems back in 1987, frequent trips to the bathroom and some bladder leakage. I was referred to a Urologist and had the Cystoscopy procedure. He diagnosed me with prostatitis... ]

Suite 101: Coping with Prostate Cancer - An online course written by a survivor.
Meta Description: [ This course is written from the perspective of a Prostate Cancer survivor, and is for anyone affected by Prostate Cancer. The goal of this course is to arm you with the some of the knowledge necessary to be a well-informed member of the Health Care Team--before, during, and after treatment--wheth... ]

Team Cobra: Movember Mo Force - An Australian team participating in annual event that raises money for prostate cancer research.

The Prostate Cancer Charity - A UK-based non-profit provides information and support. Also funds research for this disease.
Meta Description: [ The Prostate Cancer Charity offers support and information to anyone concerned with prostate cancer. The site has information on the prostate, prostate cancer, its treatment and living with the disease. The charity is based in the UK. ]

500 The World According to Squarf - A different look at prostate cancer.
Meta Description: [ The truth about prostate cancer and the confusion about it ]

US TOO International - Non-profit chapter-based support group network for prostate cancer patients.
Meta Description: [ Us TOO helps prostate cancer patients and their caregivers find the resources they need to fight their disease. Us TOO provides support groups, patient education, advocacy, and treatment information. ]

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