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More American men are being diagnosed at advanced stages, when it’s more deadly. But it doesn’t have to be that way – step up, inform yourself and talk to your health care provider.
More American men are being diagnosed at advanced stages, when it’s more deadly. But it doesn’t have to be that way – step up, inform yourself and talk to your health care provider.
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The statewide nonprofit the Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer (mcfpc.org) offers men and women the opportunity to reach out to others through its “One2One Confidential” outreach call-in program.
Thirteen men and women have been trained and stand ready to respond via phone, according to a news release by Sandy Jaeger, a member of the coalition board.
Periodically, the facilitator, Nelson Leavitt, hosts training sessions so that those who have been on their prostate cancer journey can work most comfortably with those calling in. The training and the One2one Confidential conversations are free.
The training will likely take place in the Augusta area during May and will be a hybrid experience, so it will also be possible for those who cannot attend in person to Zoom in. To apply or to have questions answered about this program, call Leavitt at 1-855-552-7200 ext 801 or email [email protected]. Individuals also can call to speak confidentially to someone ab