The majority of people living with men's cancer will tell you that peer support is invaluable as it provides encouragement, information and support on a more personal level. Being able to talk with someone who shares your concerns, experiences and questions provides a vital boost to adjusting to life with cancer.
As well as being valuable guides, peers also serve as role models to clients. One of the great features of our self-help groups is the ‘buddy system’. Cancer survivors often go on to support the newly diagnosed, sharing what they learnt from their own experiences and inviting them to join peer group activities.
"I am not alone. There are other people out there in the same boat as me who understand what I'm going through."
Cancer Survivor
Prostate Peer Association
- Target group: Prostate cancer patients
- Address: c/o Queen Elizabeth Hospital Patient Resource Centre, Rm 5, Ambulatory Care Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 30 Gascoigne Road, Kowloon
- Tel: 3506 6434
- Fax: 2332 4585
- Background: Established in 2015, The Prostate Peer Association provides support and information through group sharing sessions, hospital visits, recreational activities and health talks.
The Hong Kong Pioneers Mutual Support Association Limited
- Target group: All cancer patients and their families
- Address: c/o Hong Kong Cancer Fund Support Centre (Wong Tai Sin), Unit 2-8, G/F., Wing C, Lung Cheong House, Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate, Kowloon
- Tel: 3656 0799
- Fax: 3656 0920 (c/o Hong Kong Cancer Fund Support Centre)
- Email: [email protected]
- Background: Established in April 2007, the Hong Kong Pioneers Mutual Support Association provides support and information through group sharing sessions, hospital and home visits. It also organises recreational activities and interest classes for people affected by cancer.
To find out more about these peer-support groups, or to talk to someone who has been affected by men's cancer, please call us on 3656 0800.
