Current Volunteers - Man to Man
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“Thank you and the ACS for everything. You really do make a difference.” – Patient “Thank you all for your help. [In] scary times like these, it’s nice to have people like you all out there.” – Patient |
Man to Man Volunteers like you have a tremendous impact on the quality of life for cancer patients and their caregivers. Use this webpage to easily access tip sheets, forms, and other materials to support you in your role, and to support those whom you serve.
Man to Man News – Your resource for timely, practical and trustworthy information on topics that really matter to you, such as the latest medical research, clinical trials, support groups, treatment options and their possible side effects, nutrition and fitness, and inspirational stories of men who have survived prostate cancer.
Informed Decision Making - Watch this video highlights some of the many issues that men have to consider when confronted with decisions about screening and treatment.
Treatment Decision Tools and Worksheets - Find lists of questions patients should ask their doctor about their cancer. You'll also find interactive tools you can share with patients to help them learn about chemotherapy and radiation therapy, as well as tools to learn how cancers like are typically treated.
Group Flyer Template – Download this template to create flyers for your local Man to Man support and self-help groups.
Man to Man Volunteer Profile – This form should be completed at time of initial training and updated at every Recertification Session.
Program Promotion – Spread the word about Man to Man in your community and to prospective volunteers with these materials.
Advocate for Change - Advocacy plays a major role in the fight to eradicate cancer. Many of the most important decisions are made by your legislature, Congress, and the White House. Read updates and find out about how you can get involved.
Recommended Workshops for Man to Man Volunteers
To better support you in your role as a Man to Man volunteer, please take advantage of the optional on-going learning classes. Please visit the Trainings/Learning page to register.
- Expanding your Cultural Awareness
- Be a Cancer Resource
- Supporting Effective Group Communication
- Helping Patients Access Cancer Resources
- Supporting a Patient, Caregiver, or Survivor through Crisis
- Caring for the Caregiver: Understanding Unique Caregiving Challenges and How Volunteers Can Help
- When Loss Comes: Ways to Support Yourself and Others
- Prostate Cancer Forums
- Doc Talks
- Patient Support Training (Click here for tips to register!)
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