Support with prostate cancer

Everyone with prostate cancer is different and each of us has different support needs, and this can change over time. Friends and family of LGBT men with prostate cancer can provide valuable support, but you can also ask for information and support from your local hospital or healthcare provider. You might find the following links to charities and support groups useful. We also include information on the small number of groups that specifically cater for LGBT people with prostate cancer, and their partners and carers.

Cancer charities

Prostate Cancer UK

Prostate Cancer UK offers free support including a lot of information on their website, telephone help lines and online communities.

The specialist nurse help line is 0800 074 8383

TACKLE Prostate Cancer also has a list of local prostate cancer support groups.

Prostate Cancer UK also has an on-line community.

Macmillan

Macmillan offers free support including a lot of information on their website.

They also have a list of local prostate cancer support groups .

Other related charities and support groups

Orchid charity - charity for a range of male cancers

Carers UK - support group for carers.

Pelvic radiation disease association - association for those affected by the late effects of radiation therapy.

More information on other charities >>>.

Specifically for LGBT people

The prostate cancer charities have specific information and forums for LGBT people:

Macmillan's LGBT Lounge.
Prostate Cancer UK's on-line forum for gay and bisexual men.
Prostate Cancer UK's on-line forum for Trans women.

Out with prostate cancer Prostate Cancer group in the Manchester area.

Out Patients UK LGBTQ+ Cancer Charity

'Rant from the suburbs' - Please read the insightful and moving blog by one of our former group members, Jim. From March 2014 to 2019.