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Edited on 04/16/2024 at 6:33 PM

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Hello all,

I thought I would open this discussion so we can get to know each other a little better! emoticon cute

So, what is your prostate cancer story? When and how were you diagnosed? What symptoms were you having that let you know something was wrong? What treatments have you tried for it? How are you doing today?

Feel free to share here!

Take care,
Courtney

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08/07/2020 at 6:09 PM

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Hi, I haven't logged in in a while, sorry. I was diagnosed last year. I'd been having over-frequent urination, especially at night, but I didn't really think much about it because it's a typical thing for guys of my age. Eventually it started getting really painful to urinate and I lost the ability to control it, so I went to a doctor. It was a good thing I did because after alI the tests and an MRI it turns out I was in stage 3! I've done a few rounds of radiation and have been having Lupron injections as well.

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Hi everyone,

I wanted to restart this conversation to help us connect more! 😊

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So, could you share your experience with prostate cancer? When did you find out about it and how? What signs made you realize something wasn't right? What treatments have you explored? And how are you feeling now?

Feel free to open up here!

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

I made the decision to have my proste removed and it was not an easy time... just as hard as finding out you had prostate cancer... I was advised by my doctors the surgery was the best option because of my age and the harmful affects of radiation longterm. For me, once I made the decision, I did have the peace of mind knowing that the actual cancer was "removed" instead of just treated... which, I guess, did give me some sense of comfort.

The biggest issue for me once the surgery was done and I was on the road to recovering was the effects it had on me emotionally/psychologically, which many people in my opinion overlook. I encourage anyone and everyone, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, before and after treatment and during, to seek psychological help... there is nothing wrong with it. Medications, counseling, and just talking about your feelings can help tremendously. Do not hold it all in and try to battle the anxiety and depression because this diagnosis will affect you, no matter how strong you may consider yourself to be.

The sexual effects treatment has on you will also affect you mentally, because your sexual ability and ability to have kids will likely be affected. Your performance ability can be likely fixed, but it can still affect you mentaly. Take care of yourself.

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