Get instant answers and support 24/7 with AI-powered text tools
Alexandria, Virginia, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) announces the launch of ZACH (ZERO’s Access to Community Health), the first SMS-based AI support tool created specifically for the prostate cancer community. ZACH provides detailed information, emotional support, and care guidance through a simple text message, making support available 24/7 to anyone with a mobile phone.
ZACH is the first in a suite of AI tools that ZERO will roll out over the next year, built to support everyone involved in prostate cancer care by providing clear information, thoughtful guidance, and easy access through a simple text message.
- Men, patients and survivors at risk Contact ZACH for answers and support anytime, on any phone.
- carers, partners, family With ZACH, your loved one can stay informed, connected, and supported throughout the diagnosis and treatment process.
- Clinician and patient navigator You can share ZACH with your patients to extend care beyond the clinic, enhance coaching between appointments, and help men stay engaged in their health.
- Advocates and community leadersFrom faith leaders to community health workers, ZACH can be used as a practical tool to reach men who are often overlooked by traditional health systems and bring critical information directly to communities.
Courtney Bugler, president and CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer, said: “By meeting people wherever they are through simple text messaging, available in multiple languages and reading levels, we are removing barriers to support and ensuring no one faces prostate cancer alone. Through our ‘Blitz the Barriers’ initiative, we are proud to combine cutting-edge technology with deep community engagement on the ground.”
Designed with accessibility and equity in mind
ZERO founded ZACH with a focus on reaching communities facing the greatest barriers to care. More than 97% of Americans own a cell phone that can send text messages. ZACH is especially valuable for people experiencing significant inequality because texting does not require a smartphone, app, account, or internet access.
- country manpeople with limited access to medical professionals and digital health tools
- senior citizen People who are not good at smartphones and apps
- black menThey are more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer compared to white men
- veteransPeople facing increased prostate cancer risk and unique barriers to treatment
- Anyone Seek immediate support outside of traditional business hours
Additionally, text-based tools have shown stronger engagement than app-based platforms, making ZACH a practical and accessible option for ongoing support.
ZACH is the cornerstone of ZERO’s Blitz the Barriers initiative, a comprehensive effort to eliminate disparities in prostate cancer outcomes by providing screening, education and support directly to communities most at risk. Through Blitz the Barriers, ZERO partners with local organizations, health care providers, and community leaders to reach Black men, veterans, rural populations, and others facing the greatest barriers to care. ZACH extends this mission into the digital space, ensuring 24/7 access to trusted information and support for anyone, anywhere.
“ZERO Prostate Cancer continues to set the standard for patient support, and this new SMS tool is an impressive example of meeting men where they are, providing trusted information, real-time support, and direct connections to resources that truly make a difference,” said Allison Mayer Sachs, Oncology Social Worker at Cancer Support Services.
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Text ZACH at 1-844-660-9376 (ZERO) or visit zerocancer.org/text Receive instant, reliable answers any time of the day or night, weekends or holidays.
Disclaimer: ZACH is an information support tool and does not provide medical advice. Users should always discuss the guidance and information they receive from ZACH with their healthcare team to determine what is appropriate for their individual care.
About Prostate Cancer Zero
ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) is dedicated to improving and saving lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness, and support. Founded in 1996 as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition to advocate for people affected by prostate cancer and their families, ZERO works to advance a future of early detection, unwavering support and access to care for everyone. For 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy and access to treatment, successfully securing funding for breakthrough discoveries and treatments.
ZERO is the nation’s largest provider of prostate cancer resources, programs and services, focused on breaking down barriers to survival for those at risk, those diagnosed, and their families. As a trusted voice for the prostate cancer community, ZERO is urgently focused on breaking down barriers to survival and closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and care with ambition, courage, empathy, inclusion, and integrity. For more information, please visit ZEROCancer.org.
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