No, I'm not having a rough time.

In the six months since the post on which you are commenting, the urinary issues I mentioned have largely resolved. Fourteen more months of ADT sucks but I can take it. The side effects are no fun but I am secure enough to actually enjoy my enhanced (but temporary) feminine side and I can easily joke about that and my chemical emasculation with a select audience.

Some members of my family had a need-to-know due to my CHEK-2 mutation and happily they have all had good results from genetic and PSA tests (which are less routine where they live). A few additional friends know as a courtesy. I have had superb support from my core group of friends and colleagues. Despite all the doctor appointment, tests and scans, I did not miss a single day of work since I was diagnosed fifteen months ago. I've travelled domestically and internationally ten or more times. PC treatment is tough but I feel that I have maintained a positive mental attitude throughout.

I appreciate your immensely more polite response but I do feel that the other poster is doing the real disservice by telling people how to manage their disease and that you have unfortunately bought into his incorrect analysis.