We bring people together to share experiences, learn, and find support in a relaxed and caring environment.
Where: Wallsend Diggers, 5 Tyrell Street, Wallsend (lower Mezz Bar)
When: 2:00 pm, every second Tuesday of the month. (except January)
Who: You, your spouse/partner, carer are all welcome to attend
These are “drop-in” meetings where you can :-
– listen to others outline their experiences
– share your own experiences, if you wish to
– ask questions in a non-judgemental setting
– listen to invited guest speakers and ask questions
– access PCFA Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses from the Mater (subject to
workloads)
– talk to other spouses/partners and share experiences and advice
The meetings are semi-informal, and some members take the opportunity to have a
cuppa or drink after the meeting.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 2pm
“By attending meetings & talking to others who have had their own successful prostatecancer journey, I feel a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I feel more confident now”
“The Support Group has helped me understand my treatment options”
“The support of other women has been most beneficial to me as a partner”
“The emotional support of other men and women has helped me greatly”
“Thanks to the Support Group, I now know what questions to ask my doctors”
“I feel much more comfortable now & I have a new sense of direction”
“I have made many new friends”