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In reply to the discussion: 24 hours after diagnosis [View all]

elleng

(137,338 posts)
4. Be calm,
Tue Jan 30, 2024, 12:22 PM
Jan 2024

there is a lot that can be done.

I am in the DC area, and a good friend had the diagnosis (several years ago,) was able to get into a program @ National Institutes of Health. He thereafter had radiation therapy, and has been cancer-free ever since then; they check him regularly.

I have learned there are several approaches to treat this cancer; it is VERY common.

Find out what does it mean you 'might have prostate cancer?' What next steps does he suggest? Are you comfortable with this Doc? Are there others near you?

Take follow up steps quickly; do SOMETHING to relieve your anxiety.

Best wishes.

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24 hours after diagnosis [View all] Wiscodoug Jan 2024 OP
I don't know anything that would really help, but I am sending HOPE Drum Jan 2024 #1
Wow. Hard to imagine a doctor telling you that without definitive lab results. mobeau69 Jan 2024 #2
prostate cancer is highly treatable if caught early. nocoincidences Jan 2024 #3
Thank you. Wiscodoug Jan 2024 #8
You might also google Proton Therapy virgdem Jan 2024 #12
Be calm, elleng Jan 2024 #4
Check out this board: barbtries Jan 2024 #5
Stuff: Botany Jan 2024 #6
Prostate cancer is very common, especially as men age. Freethinker65 Jan 2024 #7
i'm in a similar sitch, only a few wks ahead of u. mopinko Jan 2024 #9
We're here for you woodsprite Jan 2024 #10
Yep Wiscodoug Jan 2024 #11
Don't put the cart ahead of the horse just yet. al_liberal Jan 2024 #13
You're in my thoughts XanaDUer2 Jan 2024 #14
Find support Daylily Jan 2024 #15
Try not to freak out until you know more. TNNurse Jan 2024 #16
My brother was dxed with it years ago Lifeafter70 Feb 2024 #17
Been there too Nac Mac Feegle Feb 2024 #18
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