Supporting care partners through the prostate cancer journey

Caring for someone with prostate cancer can be challenging, but you’re not alone.

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Being a care partner can be very rewarding, and it's special to share so many moments with your loved one as they navigate their cancer journey. You have decided to dedicate this part of your life to being there for someone else, learning about their diagnosis, and figuring out how to help manage a potentially time-consuming care plan, all while trying to maintain who you are as an individual.

As a care partner, it is important to prioritize yourself as you support your loved one with prostate cancer. Care Partner Corner offers emotional, informational, and practical guidance, helping you access the support you need to face each step of the prostate cancer journey with knowledge and clarity.

"You have to have hope. You cannot have hope if you don't have knowledge."

—Susan*, real care partner and spouse

You’re not alone in this journey

~6 million 

people are cancer care partners in the United States¹

More than 55^%

of people with cancer reported having a care partner and over half of care partners are women^2,3

60^%

of cancer caregivers are spouses or partners²

13^%

of cancer caregivers are parents or legal guardians²

While caring for a loved one can be rewarding, it’s important to take time for yourself too.
Learn what daily changes can help you live a balanced life.

One of the hardest things we can do as human beings is to care for another human being whom we love, who is sick.

Reena Cherry, MS, PA-C, Principal Consultant of Resilient Caregivers

Care partner perspectives

Hear stories and get tips from care partners like you who have been supporting their loved one through their advanced prostate cancer journey.

Showing up for yourself is important

Brandy didn't let being a care partner define her. Learn how she rediscovered herself through writing, traveling, and taking time for herself.

Finding support through shared experiences

Marsha shares how connecting with other care partners helped her feel less alone in her journey.

Every journey to a diagnosis is different

Read Janet's story of how her husband was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer after seeing multiple specialists.

Where is your loved one in their prostate cancer journey?

Planning life around your loved one’s treatment can be challenging—we’re here to help.

You are not alone in this journey.