Why Don't Men Join Prostate Cancer Support Groups? Understanding The Barriers
The Surprising Reality About Men and Support Groups If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, someone has probably suggested joining a support group. Maybe your doctor mentioned it during a follow-up appointment, or your partner found information online. Yet if you're like most men, you haven't actually gone. You're not alone in that decision, and the reasons are more interesting than you might think. Research shows that approximately 87% of men with prostate cancer choose not to attend support group meetings . That's an overwhelming majority, and it raises an obvious question: if support groups are supposed to help, why aren't men showing up? It's Not About Knowing They Exist One common assumption is that men simply don't know about support groups. However, studies examining participation patterns tell a different story. When surveyed, both physicians and patients agreed that support groups were valuable sources of emotional and educational support...