American Cancer Society Mission Training and Support for Volunteers

Man to Man Program Promotion

Click on the links below to download flyers and advertisements to promote ­­­­­­­­­­­­Man to Man in your community. Contact your local American Cancer Society office to find out about other ways you can help to spread the word to patients as well as prospective volunteers.

­­­­­­­­­­­­Man to Man Volunteer Flyer (black and white)

­­­­­­­­­­­­Man to Man Volunteer Flyer (color)

Patient Program Volunteer Flyer in Spanish (black and white)

Patient Program Volunteer Flyer in Spanish (color)

Man to Man e-Newsletter

In an effort to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families and to help people facing the disease get well, the American Cancer Society provides up-to-date information for men with prostate cancer who are newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or in recovery through its Man to Man News. This six-page newsletter is offered three times a year, distributed through local and regional ACS offices. See recent issues below.

Man to Man News - 2012 I

Issue 1, 2012, includes an article about managing pain, news of combination hormone therapy with radiation for early stage prostate cancer, and a description of the second edition of the American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family Caregiving . Other articles explain what to expect after a prostatectomy, how age and health may factor into the decision about how aggressively to treat prostate cancer, and how American Cancer Society online tools can help patients find the information and support they need during cancer diagnosis and treatment. Each issue also features an inspirational story from a prostate cancer survivor. 

For past issues of Man to Man News, click here.

Current Volunteers - Man to Man

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.

 

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!)

Man to Man Volunteer Profile Form

Please use the link below to download the Man to Man Volunteer Profile Form. This form should be completed at time of initial training and updated at every Recertification Session.

Man to Man Volunteer Profile Form