Feeling of loneliness

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Hi, I was diagnosed with Prostate just over three weeks ago. To be honest, my head has been all over the place. I’m thankful that my daughter is dealing with things for me. I just don’t seem to be able to understand things. Is this a normal feeling or no? 

  • Hello  

    It's normal at the start of a Prostate Cancer journey - it's hard to understand the tests, the results and why it's you and not someone else so - two things:

    * Don't rush to understand everything, there will be tests, and a diagnosis and a treatment plan and then things WILL get better. Don't use Dr Google but if you have ANY questions, however trivial - ask them, we are all here for you - I am over 4 years down the line and happy to help.

    * For peace of mind give our Support Line a call on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) The team there are brilliant and have access to Cancer Nurse Specialists to help you.

    Your daughter is more than welcome to create here own profile on here if she wishes to ask any questions or heeds any help.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Hi Gedexe 

    If you have any figures that can assist  with getting some help and advice from people on here.

    So, PSA, Gleeson score from biopsy, what the MRI shows

    Best wishes 

    Steve 

  • Hi Steve. PSA was 121, not having a biopsy until the end of this month. Heads in a spin, can’t see the results MRI. 
    thanks for responding. 
    GedExe

  • Hi  this is so normal, we have all been through it.  The MRI has obviously indicated a concern, but the biopsy will give you a fairly good idea of what is going on.  Depending on the result, you will follow either a curable path or a treatable path (that was me 9 years ago).  Your head will start to clear once you have either diagnosis.  We can’t stop your head being in a spin but we can reassure you that PCa is generally very slow growing, is treatable and things will get better.  Ask any questions and we will do our best to give honest answers.

    Best wishes, David

    Please remember that I am not medically trained and the above are my personal views.

  • Thanks David, it means a lot. 
    GedExe