ZERO Prostate Cancer
Supporting ZERO Prostate Cancer presents an opportunity for companies and individuals to make a significant difference in the fight against one of the leading cancers affecting men.
1:8 Men will be DIAGNOSED in their lifetime
1:6 Black Men will be DIAGNOSED in their lifetime
1:5 Veterans will be DIAGNOSED in their lifetime
3.3M men are LIVING with prostate cancer
300k men are estimated to be DIAGNOSED this year
35k+ men are estimated to DIE from the disease this year
By supporting with ZERO Prostate Cancer, you can raise awareness and provide much-needed support services and resources for patients and their families. Our educational, advocacy, support, and outreach programs are focused on achieving ZERO stigma, ZERO barriers, and ZERO deaths.
Husband, father, marathon runner, and longtime ZERO MENtor Chris Hartley has made it his mission to share his story and promote prostate cancer awareness. Chris was first diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 43 and shortly after underwent prostate surgery, hormone deprivation therapy, and radiation treatment. Currently facing his second recurrence, Chris’s perseverance in the face of prostate cancer has been nothing short of inspiring.
A year after his radical prostatectomy, Chris became involved with ZERO’s MENtor program, which offers peer-to-peer support for men facing prostate cancer. As a ZERO MENtor, he brings his experiences and lessons learned, lends an empathetic ear, and provides a safe space for sharing, empowering others to navigate the challenges, uncertainties, and emotions that come with a prostate cancer journey. Being a MENtor allows Chris to make a meaningful impact, reminding those battling prostate cancer that they are never alone, and together, we can conquer this disease.
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Programs
Patient Support Helpline: ZERO360
Prostate cancer can be overwhelming. We are here to help. Our ZERO360 helpline is a free, comprehensive patient support service. Our team of experienced case managers are ready to assist you and your family through your personal prostate cancer journey.
Call (844) 244-1309 to connect with a ZERO360 Case Manager.
"I couldn’t afford the co-pay for one of my oral chemotherapy medications, and I was terrified of missing doses and delaying my treatment. I had trouble navigating the red tape of insurance. I contacted ZERO360, and my case manager helped me understand my co-pay and what insurance would cover. Without the support of ZERO360, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have picked up my prescription from the pharmacy."
— Konrad, a ZERO360 Caller
ZERO's Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Groups
Us TOO Support Groups are offered to patients, partners, and caregivers and provide a safe space to meet and discuss topics including: testing, treatment options, side effect management, sexual health and intimacy concerns after treatment, emotional distress, caregiver challenges, and everything else in between. Support groups are also offered for Black men, the LGBTQIA+ Community, deaf men, Spanish-speaking men, and female caregivers, just to name a few.
Support groups may meet in person or virtually and there are advantages to both. In addition to providing support, some groups invite medical experts to share the latest in prostate cancer education, treatment, and research.
The interactive format of a support group allows members to exchange information and ideas with the goal of empowering members with knowledge that comes from a shared experience.
Every person benefits from support in different ways. ZERO also offers virtual support options, one-on-one support, and educational events to help all those impacted by prostate cancer to stay
connected and informed. https://zerocancer.org/peer-support/
Educational Programs & Resources
ZERO Prostate Cancer is committed to educating patients and their families about prostate cancer. We invite your company partner with us create the most up-to-date resources, share expertise, and magnify awareness through the following:
-Live Webinar Series
-Men's Health Month Prostate Cancer Series
-Podcasts & Townhalls
-ZERO Prostate Cancer's YouTube Channel
-Comprehensive Educational Guides
-Educational Materials
-Newletters
-Awareness Campaigns
-Employee Awareness Campaigns
-Corporate Partnership Campaigns
Federal & State Advocacy
We support policy initiatives both at the federal and state level to improve screenings, access to care, and prostate cancer outcomes.
ZERO hosts the Annual Washington, D.C., Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit & Constituent Meetings on Capitol Hill during the first quarter of each year.
Volunteers from across the country come together for two days of intensive training to understand how to effectively advocate. In 2024, ZERO established our first Advocacy Leaders Cohort to expand the capacity to educate and advocate in their communities and states as well as nationally.
Volunteering + Events
ZERO+1 Caregiver Retreat
Caregivers come in all shapes - sons, daughters, partners, spouses, and friends, just to name a few. Caregiving for a loved one with prostate cancer is a journey filled with love, sacrifice, and immense challenges. You are the unsung heroes, providing unwavering support and care every step of the way.
Join us for a transformative in-person gathering designed specifically for you – the caregivers and care partners who selflessly put the needs of others before your own. This first-of-its-kind event offers a sanctuary where you can connect with others who understand the unique struggles and triumphs of your prostate cancer caregiving journey.
2025 ZERO Prostate Cancer Advocacy Summit
There is no doubt that advocacy efforts touch the lives of the entire prostate cancer community. Perhaps you live in a state that passed legislation to remove costs from prostate cancer screenings. Or maybe you or a loved one has benefited from a treatment developed through one of the programs we support.
Since our advocacy efforts began over twenty years ago, we have seen incredible success, including growing federal prostate cancer research funding by more than 144%.
But that does not happen without people like you who come to Washington, D.C., to tell their stories to their elected representatives. You are the ones who can drive changes that improve and save lives.
Join fellow advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C. on February 23-25, 2025, to fight for policies that benefit prostate cancer patients and their families.