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How do you find a Counselor to help navigate through prostate cancer?

Posted by jime51 @jime51, 4 days ago

I'm really struggling with the effects of treatment following radiation and facing a suggested 15 months more of ADT. My wife and I agree that seeing a counselor may help. We live about an hour west of Dallas TX. Do you have a recommendation for finding a counselor with prostate cancer experience?

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jime51 | @jime51 | 3 days ago
In reply to @scottbeammeup "@jime51 Check out a group called "Immerman Angels." They pair you with a "prostate cancer mentor"..." + (show)
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@jime51 Check out a group called "Immerman Angels." They pair you with a "prostate cancer mentor" who has gone through something similar to what you've gone through. I haven't used them but a couple guys in my support group swear by them.

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Thanks! I had not heard of them. I have an intake interview scheduled for October 20.

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jime51 | @jime51 | 3 days ago
In reply to @colleenyoung "@jime51, there are a variety of programs that can match you with a trained mentor. @scottbeammeup..." + (show)
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@jime51, there are a variety of programs that can match you with a trained mentor. @scottbeammeup mentioned Imerman Angels. Here's the link https://imermanangels.org/

MD Anderson has a matching program called myCancerConnection https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/patient-support/mycancerconnection.html

The American Cancer Society has ACS CARES™ https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/acs-cares.html

Mayo Clinic has patient navigators https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/tab/patient-navigation/#ch-tab-navigation

Each of these programs are slightly different. Hopefully one matches your needs. A social worker can help you choose a combination of peer and professional services that address your specific wishes.

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@colleenyoung Thank you! I reached out to Imerman Angels and have an appointment scheduled.

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chippydoo | @chippydoo | 3 days ago
In reply to @colleenyoung "@jime51, there are a variety of programs that can match you with a trained mentor. @scottbeammeup..." + (show)
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@jime51, there are a variety of programs that can match you with a trained mentor. @scottbeammeup mentioned Imerman Angels. Here's the link https://imermanangels.org/

MD Anderson has a matching program called myCancerConnection https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/patient-support/mycancerconnection.html

The American Cancer Society has ACS CARES™ https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/acs-cares.html

Mayo Clinic has patient navigators https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/tab/patient-navigation/#ch-tab-navigation

Each of these programs are slightly different. Hopefully one matches your needs. A social worker can help you choose a combination of peer and professional services that address your specific wishes.

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@colleenyoung Great info!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 2 days ago
In reply to @jime51 "@colleenyoung Thank you! I reached out to Imerman Angels and have an appointment scheduled." + (show)
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@colleenyoung Thank you! I reached out to Imerman Angels and have an appointment scheduled.

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@jime51, I hope you don't mind, I expanded the title of your discussion. I think the information you received in the course of this conversation will be helpful to others with a similar need and I want to help them find it. Sound good?

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jime51 | @jime51 | 2 days ago
In reply to @colleenyoung "@jime51, I hope you don't mind, I expanded the title of your discussion. I think the..." + (show)
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@jime51, I hope you don't mind, I expanded the title of your discussion. I think the information you received in the course of this conversation will be helpful to others with a similar need and I want to help them find it. Sound good?

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@colleenyoung Sure!

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sanDGuy | @sandguy | 1 day ago

Another possible source of help, or at least perspective, is from this group:
thereluctantbrotherhood.org
Good name, no? They have regular Zoom-based meetings often focusing on particular areas of PC, and there are a bunch of guys on it who are at varying stages of illness or recovery, and who are very forthcoming in sharing information and support. It certainly doesn't qualify as therapy, per se, but several of the guys have had years of experience and are quite savvy.
It's nearly a real-time equivalent of this forum, come to think of it.

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