If that was addressed to @scottbeammeup , you'll be happy to know that he has made huge progress since last July when he started this thread, and his posts have been inspiring. You can see his later posts by clicking on his user name.

@paddicakes, you're so right. The emotional toll of a serious diagnosis, like cancer, deserves care too. Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer? How are you doing?

Thanks paddicakes. Yes, I've been working with a good therapist for several months now, attending a support group and finding good support here as well.

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Scottbeammeup.
Regarding your update: I see you are doing everything to help you improve your mental and physical health. We many times move away from getting mental health help because of the stigma. But mental health is just like physical health in that time to time it needs addressing and treating.

Every six months I see a specialist at Mayo Psychiatric division. She is a counselor who specializes in medications. The first thing she says is I have reviewed all your medical visits and medical notes of your appointments and their summaries.

The very first time I met with her she told me "we work here as a team." And then, "we are your Mayo Care Team." I know I am in good hands and boy did that caring help.