Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation Events

"He ain't heavy. He's my brother." From the motto of Boys Town and song by The Hollies.

If you would like to talk with someone individually or there is not a support group in your area, our Survivor-Mentors are "on-call" at 1-800-338-1383.

Survivorship begins at diagnosis and continues through your treatment and beyond. A survivor is anyone battling cancer — the person who has been diagnosed, partner, friend, caregiver and/or extended family.

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The PEER NETWORK NORTHEAST meeting will take place every first Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the UAMS Center on Aging Northeast, 303 E Matthews in Jonesboro. For more information, call 1-800-338-1383 . For directions, click here.

The PEER NETWORK NORTHWEST meetings will take place in Springdale every third Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 pm. See below for more information.

NOTICE: The PEER NETWORK NORTHWEST will not meet September 21, but will be combined with 'Pigskins and Prostates', September 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm and sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Urology Associates. This is your chance to learn about prostate cancer issues and talk with the doctors. It will be held at the Springdale Country Club. For directions, click here.

See below for PEER NETWORK CENTRAL meetings in Little Rock, second Monday of the month from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation Peer Network

The APCF Peer Network is a safe environment to talk freely about the different emotions you experience as you progress through the phases of survivorship. If you are newly-diagnosed, our network of survivors may help you sort out your concerns, ask questions of your health care team, and understand your treatment plan. After treatment, you may encounter physical, emotional and practical changes such as issues with employment and health insurance. Our Peer Network can help you find and evaluate resources, encourage you to maintain healthy behaviors, and learn ways of dealing with challenging situations. A Survivor-Mentor is available by calling 1-800-338-1383.

The APCF Peer Network is attended by survivors at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Survivors are encouraged to actively share their stories and support each other. Four topic areas are stressed:

Emotional distress including fear, sadness, sleep problems, loss of hope
Communication among partners, family, friends, healthcare professionals
Finding meaning again
Physical concerns such as pain, sexual and intimacy issues, incontinence, treatment side effects

Support Groups Statewide
Bella Vista, AR	Prostate Cancer Support Group 4th Tuesday of every month (excluding November and December) 4:00 p.m. in McKay Hall Bella Vista Community Church 75 Lancashire Drive Bella Vista, AR Contact: Dianne Krolikowski, (479) 855-1411

Ft. Smith, AR

Monday & Wednesday - Men's Group

Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House
Ft Smith, AR
Contact: Wendy Lambkin, (800) 262-9917 or canhelp@swbell.net

Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation PEER NETWORK NORTHEAST

Meets the first Thursday of each month, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

UAMS Center on Aging Northeast

303 E Matthews

Jonesboro, AR 72401

For directions, click here.

Contact: 1-800-338-1383

Agenda: Support for Men and Women

Little Rock, AR

Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation PEER NETWORK CENTRAL

Meets the second Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m.

Second Presbyterian

600 Pleasant Valley Drive

Little Rock, AR

Location Change - For directions click here.

Contact: 1-800-338-1383

Agenda: Support for Men and Women

Little Rock, AR

American Cancer Society Man to Man Support Group
First Tuesday of each month

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Arkansas Urology
1300 Centerview Drive
Little Rock, AR
Contact: Arkansas Urology, (501) 219-8900 or American Cancer Society (501) 603-5202

Mountain Home, AR

Pike's Cancer Support House

2nd Thursday of each month - 7:30 a.m. (men's cancer support, not prostate cancer specific)
4th Friday of each month - 9:30 a.m. (men's activity group)
Complimentary breakfast provided at both meetings and pot lucks once each quarter
Mountain Home, AR
Contact: Regina Ellis, (870) 508-2273 or rellis@baxterregional.org

Springdale, AR

Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation PEER NETWORK NORTHWEST

Springdale Country Club

608 West Lakeview Drive

Springdale, AR
(479) 756-3595

Location Change - For directions click here.

Contact: 1-800-338-1383

Meets the third Tuesday of each month, 6-7:30 pm, except September 21. Please attend 'Pigskins and Prostates sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Urology Associates, September 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Springdale Country Club. This event will include talking football with Coach Broyles and Ken Hatfield as well as hearing from prostate cancer survivors and urologists.

Agenda: Support for Men and Women

For grief and bereavement support, click here.