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Resources.

Often, I found I didn’t even know resources existed. Sometimes I bumped into them, and other times my advocacy and asking lots of questions turned up resources. I will share what I learned during my diagnosis phase, and my treatment and post chemo phases…

Mentors & Mentees

“I “bumped” into an oncology social worker at UCSD, when I didn’t even know someone had a job like this. She told me about two organizations that match cancer patients with mentors that have had the same cancer. I can’t thank her enough for sharing this valuable resource with me.

— Ty Creighton

Imerman Angels, located in the US, matches mentors with mentees. While PSCC is very rare, Imerman has been able to make matches. After receiving a mentor during my chemo phase, I was determined to one day become a PSCC mentor. And I did!

Imerman also helps caregivers find mentors. This is very important since this cancer can consume the time and spirit of our caregivers.

Reach out to Imerman Angels on their website at https://imermanangels.org

— Ty

4th Angels is a program with the Cleveland Clinic. They support patients and caregivers with trained volunteer mentors. Their program is free in the US. You can reach out to them by phone at 866.520.3197, or by email at 4thangel@ccf.org Their website is located at https://4thangel.ccf.org

— Ty

Coping Magazine

Coping Magazine has an extensive list of resources for many types of cancer. Click the button below to see the many resources on this site.

COPING

Orchid National Male Cancer (UK)

Logo for ORCHID, an organization fighting male cancer, featuring the word 'ORCHID' in large blue letters and a simple line drawing of an orchid flower.

Orchid Male Cancer is located in London. They create awareness and education for men across the UK, with a focus on Penile, Testicular and Prostate Cancers. They are actively involved in research, fund raising and working as partners with other organizations.

Their LinkTree is the easiest way to connect with them via their website, Instagram, X and Facebook and other places online. Their website has great a RESOURCES page with many downloadable documents on Penile, Testicular and Prostate Cancer.

Here’s some information from their website: “Orchid was founded in 1996 by testicular cancer patient Colin Osborne MBE and Professor Tim Oliver, the oncologist who saved his life. Today, we carry forward this grassroots approach to supporting men with male cancer, educating communities and working with research professionals.”

Check out their website to see a wide range of research projects, support services, education and awareness information. You will find their phone numbers, address, and email information on their CONTACT PAGE.

I am not affiliated with Orchid, but I am very impressed with the array of services and support they provide. I recommend you save a bookmark so you can visit this award-winning organization.

Meet the Team

  • A smiling man with short white hair and glasses, wearing a dark shirt, standing in front of a colorful, geometric mural background with squares and rectangles in green, blue, yellow, purple, red, and orange.

    Ty Creighton

    Cancer Wrangler, Artist, Dad

    I never thought I would start a YouTube channel or a blog. PSCC cancer needs awareness so we can break the cycle of men getting sick, and some of them dying. I hope by sharing my journey that others can find useful information and get the early diagnosis and treatment they desire.

  • Digital illustration of a human figure with a highlighted abdominal area featuring an alert warning icon, amusement park roller coaster in the background.

    Chemo

    Story Teller

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, Chemo is helping to create awareness about PSCC. Chemo will ride roller coasters and do other things Ty won’t do. He will even eat Brussel Sprouts. Chemo is married and he loves being a dad. Someday Chemo hopes to be part of the Blue Man Group.