Hi, until 8 weeks ago i felt i was bullet proof. 56 years old, county standard golfer and squash player. Hardly drink, never smoked, eat well and very fit. Then a routine blood test, MRI and biopsy leads to Prostate cancer. No symptoms what so ever.
Given 2 choices of Radiotherapy/hormone treatment for 3 years or a radical prostatectomy. The treatment doesn't bother me, it's the prospect of being incontinent and impotent. I am very fearful of the future and finding it hard to decide which treatment to have. I am alone and scared. I only feel safe in my flat. most people think I am ok as I keep smiling but inside I am the exact opposite.
Hi and a warm welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your Prostate cancer diagnosis.This is such a challenging and stressful time for you but I do hope you will find lots of support and comfort as you interact on the Online Community.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various support groups and services so can I recommend you join our Prostate cancer group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group, you need to join the group. First click on the Green link I have created above. Then once the page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New (Computers) or + (Mobile Devices). You will then see a dropdown menu so hit ‘Start a Discussion in New here, say hello’ and you are ready to go.
You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via web chat. This service provides cancer information, emotional support, benefits and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section.
Talking to people face to face can indeed help a lot but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best.
