Prostatakreftforeningen

Founded in 2003, Prostatakreftforeningen is a non-profit association based in Oslo, Norway working on health, mental health, community development.

Prostatakreftforeningen is a national patient association in Norway for people who have or have had prostate cancer, and their partners and relatives. Founded on 22 May 2003, it works to improve diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for prostate cancer. It runs a peer support service staffed by volunteers, a helpline, local chapters across the country, and a podcast and exercise programme for patients. It also informs members, doctors and health authorities, and advocates with government and the health service for better prostate cancer care. The association is funded by member fees, individual donations and the Grasrotandelen lottery scheme, and it is a member of Innsamlingskontrollen.