ZERO's MENtor Program Our MENtor program offers peer-to-peer support for anyone diagnosed with prostate cancer. Caring and thoughtful MENtors offer their experiences and insights to help other patients make informed decisions about their care. Jump To Jump To What is the MENtor Program? What We Do Request a Mentor Questions? Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. The thought of living with cancer and the immediate treatment that will follow can cause stress, anxiety, and fear. We understand that newly diagnosed men often want to speak with men who have experience combating the disease.To facilitate these conversations, ZERO has developed the MENtor Program, a peer-to-peer support program for men with prostate cancer. The MENtor Program allows us to connect prostate cancer patients with the ongoing peer-to-peer support. MENtors can offer their experiences and insights to help men make informed decisions about their treatment. I struggled with my prostate cancer diagnosis and knew I needed help. Thankfully, I found that help through ZERO. I was paired with a ZERO MENtor who listened to my needs and made me feel less alone in my battle. Whether it was the middle of the night or early morning, my MENtor was there for me. — Brian Jones, ZERO Champion, and Prostate Cancer Patient Request a Mentor What We DoZERO pairs newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients, or MENtees, with knowledgeable and empathetic MENtors to provide ongoing support to patients as they begin their prostate cancer journey. ZERO provides pre-program training as well as ongoing training and supervision for MENtors to ensure a high-quality learning environment and to build and reinforce the skills necessary to deliver effective peer support. ZERO trains each MENtor to understand and promote the use of credible prostate cancer information and resources to arm their MENtee with as much relevant information as possible.Why It HelpsPeer-to-peer support from someone sharing similar experiences with a disease or condition improves quality of life. Peer-to-peer support is not counseling or medical advice. Rather, it complements and enhances other health care services by creating the emotional, social, and practical assistance necessary for the prostate cancer journey. While access to and use of health care services are extremely important, they alone are not enough for people to master and navigate the complex health care landscape of today.Our MentorsZERO’s MENtors are all current prostate cancer patients and survivors who have been working with the organization for many years. MENtors come from all walks of life, giving a MENtee the best possible opportunity to be matched with a MENtor who has shared similar life experiences. ZERO MENtors are all eager to help their MENtees make their prostate cancer journey as comfortable and supportive as possible.MENtors are not medical professionals nor can they provide specific medical advice. Matching ProcessAfter completing our online matching survey below, MENtees will be matched with a MENtor as soon as possible. ZERO will try to match a new MENtee with a MENtor who was diagnosed at the same stage, went through the same treatments, or experienced the same challenges during or after treatment. To make the best match, we will prioritize based on what you have identified as your main concerns or reasons for becoming a MENtee. You can count on your MENtor to provide emotional support as well as share his experience with you. Request a Mentor Complete our secure online form with details about your prostate cancer journey, so that we can connect you with an experienced peer mentor who has faced similar challenges you are facing. The information you provide is confidential, secure, and will never be sold or shared with partners. Request a Mentor MENtor Questions? If you would like to become a MENtor, or have additional questions, send us an email! Contact Us MENtor Partner
Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. The thought of living with cancer and the immediate treatment that will follow can cause stress, anxiety, and fear. We understand that newly diagnosed men often want to speak with men who have experience combating the disease.To facilitate these conversations, ZERO has developed the MENtor Program, a peer-to-peer support program for men with prostate cancer. The MENtor Program allows us to connect prostate cancer patients with the ongoing peer-to-peer support. MENtors can offer their experiences and insights to help men make informed decisions about their treatment.
I struggled with my prostate cancer diagnosis and knew I needed help. Thankfully, I found that help through ZERO. I was paired with a ZERO MENtor who listened to my needs and made me feel less alone in my battle. Whether it was the middle of the night or early morning, my MENtor was there for me. — Brian Jones, ZERO Champion, and Prostate Cancer Patient Request a Mentor
What We DoZERO pairs newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients, or MENtees, with knowledgeable and empathetic MENtors to provide ongoing support to patients as they begin their prostate cancer journey. ZERO provides pre-program training as well as ongoing training and supervision for MENtors to ensure a high-quality learning environment and to build and reinforce the skills necessary to deliver effective peer support. ZERO trains each MENtor to understand and promote the use of credible prostate cancer information and resources to arm their MENtee with as much relevant information as possible.Why It HelpsPeer-to-peer support from someone sharing similar experiences with a disease or condition improves quality of life. Peer-to-peer support is not counseling or medical advice. Rather, it complements and enhances other health care services by creating the emotional, social, and practical assistance necessary for the prostate cancer journey. While access to and use of health care services are extremely important, they alone are not enough for people to master and navigate the complex health care landscape of today.Our MentorsZERO’s MENtors are all current prostate cancer patients and survivors who have been working with the organization for many years. MENtors come from all walks of life, giving a MENtee the best possible opportunity to be matched with a MENtor who has shared similar life experiences. ZERO MENtors are all eager to help their MENtees make their prostate cancer journey as comfortable and supportive as possible.MENtors are not medical professionals nor can they provide specific medical advice. Matching ProcessAfter completing our online matching survey below, MENtees will be matched with a MENtor as soon as possible. ZERO will try to match a new MENtee with a MENtor who was diagnosed at the same stage, went through the same treatments, or experienced the same challenges during or after treatment. To make the best match, we will prioritize based on what you have identified as your main concerns or reasons for becoming a MENtee. You can count on your MENtor to provide emotional support as well as share his experience with you.
Request a Mentor Complete our secure online form with details about your prostate cancer journey, so that we can connect you with an experienced peer mentor who has faced similar challenges you are facing. The information you provide is confidential, secure, and will never be sold or shared with partners. Request a Mentor
MENtor Questions? If you would like to become a MENtor, or have additional questions, send us an email! Contact Us
