ZACH Is Here: Text Your Prostate Cancer Questions Anytime, Get Answers Immediately

It’s 2 AM. You can’t sleep. Questions about your prostate cancer diagnosis are racing through your mind, but there’s no one to call. Sound familiar? That changes today.

We’re thrilled to announce ZACH (ZERO’s Access to Community Health), the first-ever 24/7 AI-supported tool designed specifically for the prostate cancer community. Now you or your loved ones can text your prostate cancer questions at any time and get the answers and support you need exactly when you need them. 

Prostate cancer doesn't follow a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither should access to support. Questions arise in the middle of the night. Concerns surface on weekends. Anxiety doesn't wait for your next doctor's appointment. For too long, people in our community have had to sit with their questions and fears until they could reach someone during business hours. That ends today.

With ZACH, help is always just a text message away. Whether you're newly diagnosed and overwhelmed by the information, a caregiver or partner trying to understand how best to support your loved one, or someone exploring your risk, ZACH provides immediate, reliable guidance whenever you need it.

We built ZACH with a deep understanding of what our community needs. We know navigating prostate cancer can feel isolating and overwhelming. We know having quick access to trustworthy information can reduce anxiety and help people feel more empowered in their healthcare decisions. We know that sometimes the most important questions arise unexpectedly, in quiet moments when traditional support systems aren't available. 

ZACH isn’t meant to replace your healthcare team or the invaluable human connections within the community. Rather, it's an additional layer of support that ensures you're never truly alone in your journey. 

Get started

Ready to experience ZACH for yourself? Text ZACH at 1-844-660-9376(ZERO) or visit zerocancer.org/textand ask your first question. ZACH responds immediately, day or night, on weekends or holidays. Save the number in your phone. Not sure what to ask? Try one of these prompts:

• "What are the side effects of radiation therapy?"
• "When should I get screened for prostate cancer?"
• "How can I support my partner through treatment?"
• "What questions should I ask my doctor?"

You deserve answers when you have questions. You deserve support when you're struggling. You deserve to feel informed and empowered throughout your prostate cancer journey. ZACH is here for you, 24/7.

Let's move forward together.

Courtney Bugler
President and CEO
ZERO Prostate Cancer