Experience is the best medicine.
Connect 1-on-1 with a trained peer mentor who has walked your path with prostate cancer. Free, confidential, and built for safe peer support — not a forum, not a community feed, not medical care.
For patients
I am a patient
Connect with a prostate cancer survivor who has navigated the diagnosis, treatment decisions, and side effects you are facing now.
Start matching →For caregivers
I am a caregiver
Get support from another caregiver — or from a patient mentor — who understands what it takes to support a loved one through prostate cancer.
Find support →For mentors
I want to mentor
Share your lived experience with a patient or caregiver who needs to hear from someone who has been there. Training and support provided.
Volunteer today →What this is
A safe, private way to talk to someone who's been there.
One-to-one, not a forum
This is private peer mentoring. There are no public posts, no group chats, no community feeds. Just a safe, direct introduction between two people.
Peer support, not medical care
Mentors share their lived experience and emotional support. They do not give medical advice, diagnose, or recommend treatment. Always talk to your healthcare team about medical decisions.
Private by design
Your name and contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. The first message goes through an anonymous introduction relay.
Free, always
Malecare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The peer mentor program is free to patients, caregivers, and mentors.
How it works
From signup to a real conversation, in five steps.
- 01
Create a free account
Pick your path — patient, caregiver, or mentor — and verify your email.
- 02
Complete a short intake
Tell us about your diagnosis, treatment, language, location, and what kind of support you're looking for.
- 03
Review your matches
We rank 3–5 mentors using your structured answers. You see a plain-language reason for each match.
- 04
Send an anonymous intro
Pick one mentor. Send a first message through the platform — your name and contact details stay private.
- 05
Connect, one-on-one
If the mentor accepts, their approved contact options unlock. Both of you confirm 'we connected' to begin the relationship.
Safety first
We do not provide emergency or medical care.
Peer mentors share what they lived through — they do not diagnose, treat, or advise on medical decisions. Please speak with your healthcare team about treatment. If you are in crisis, get help immediately.
In an emergency
Call 911 or your local emergency number for immediate help.
In the US, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text.
Read our safety guide →