Just the beginning

Hi Richard, welcome to the forum from which there is plenty of help & advice from others going through the same.

I was diagnosed late August 2021 & have been through the testing and I have my first face to face with surgeon tomorrow to find out more detail and specifically what my treatment options will be.

Yes it's a shock to get this news and takes a while to get your head around everything.

I'm one of those guys who likes to know everything, all the detail so this has kept me busy but I realise that not everyone is like this.

By all means read my profile which I update as and when so that others can see my "journey", you might want to do the same at some point.

I wish you all the best through your journey, I'm sure things will calm down more as you get to grips with it all.

Cheers, Grampy74

Good Morning Richard

Welcome, it's the place to be for information although no one wants to be in the club!

I can echo Grampy74's statement, yes it is a shock but once you have got your head around things it becomes just something that is part of your life  - like a pacemaker. The thing with PC is that although we are members of the same club everyone is different. You also have the support of your wife which is great.

Again as Grampy74 says read my profile (click on the image of Oludeniz beach) and see where we have been. You can pick up ideas from these (Sage tablets for hot flushes).

The great thing about this community is if you ask a question, you will get an answer from someone who has been there.

Best wishes on your journey.

Kind Regards - Brian.

Richard,

I know that this is hard to come to terms with.  Myself last year, at every step I would panic, same as you, the fear of the unknown.

A good piece of advice I got at the start was not to think about further than my next appointment, and to concentrate on the present.

This did help to stop my mind going into overdrive.  I stopped reading all of the pamphlets going on about the possible side effects.

A good cry on my own worked wonders.

It's good you are attending a support group and have your wife with you.

It took a while before I could open up as I used to keep everything bottled up inside.

Now, with the help of counselling, Maggie's, my partner Tracey, this forum, there's nothing I can't talk about.

I hope your treatment goes well and keep in touch.

Fingers crossed I could be on 1 year in Remission next month.

Best of luck.

Thanks for sharing your story. It's so helpful to hear from others in similar situations especially those who are further along the path.

Best wishes to you.FP

Thanks very much for your support. I am beginning to realise how much help support from others in the same situation helps. FP

This is one of the best things about this forum.  Sharing problems and experiences.

Hi Richard 

Like everyone says this forum is the best place to get answers, like you its in my pelvic and other bones see my profile.. Hope you get the best treatment and try and stay positive.