The Southwest Institute for Infusion Therapy and Cancer Care (SWIT-PCa)
Empowering Patients. Supporting Caregivers. Advancing Health.
Free, nurse-developed education to help patients and caregivers prepare for prostatectomy, recover with confidence, and navigate prostate cancer treatment.
Where are you in your prostate cancer journey?
Find the resources that match where you are right now.
I Was Just Diagnosed
Understand your PSA, MRI, biopsy results, Gleason score, Decipher test, and what comes next.
Understand My DiagnosisI'm Preparing for Prostatectomy
Learn what to do before surgery, what to bring, catheter preparation, and what to expect when you come home.
Prepare for SurgeryI'm Recovering After Prostatectomy
Get practical guidance about catheter care, urinary leakage, pelvic floor exercises, sexual recovery, and everyday recovery.
Help With RecoveryAre You Supporting Someone With Prostate Cancer?
Find practical guidance, emotional support, and honest information written with partners and caregivers in mind.
Preparing for Prostatectomy and Recovery
Our first SWIT-PCa educational webinar is now available to watch.
Watch or Listen
Watch the Webinar
Watch our free nurse-developed educational webinar on preparing for prostatectomy and recovery — available now on the SWIT-PCa Webinar page.
Watch NowListen to the Podcast
Listen to The SWIT-PCa Podcast for practical, nurse-developed prostate cancer education for patients, caregivers, and families.
Listen on SpotifySWIT-PCa provides free, evidence-informed education to help patients and caregivers prepare for prostatectomy, understand recovery, and feel more confident every step of the way. Our resources are developed by an experienced nurse and inspired by real patient and caregiver experiences.
Meet Our Founder
Dr. Ann Plohal, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CRNI
Clinical Nurse Specialist. Educator. Patient Advocate.
Dr. Ann Plohal is a Clinical Nurse Specialist with more than 40 years of nursing experience spanning infusion therapy, cardiology, oncology, nursing leadership, and education. She founded SWIT-PCa to provide patients and caregivers with practical, evidence-informed education and support as they navigate prostate cancer.
Help Us Provide Free Patient Education
Your donation helps us create nurse-developed educational resources for patients and families facing prostate cancer.
Donate TodayWherever You Are in the Journey, We're Here to Help.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, preparing for surgery, recovering after prostatectomy, or supporting someone you love, SWIT-PCa offers practical education and support for what comes next.