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The Waiting Room: A Post Treatment Parable for the Terminally Stable
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For me, knowing my stage 4 is not going away, has become easier to accept. I do feel for the many whom have a chance that theirs will be cured. I would have such a hard time dealing with that with all the anxiety that comes with always wondering if its coming back. So many stories of being okay for years, then "Houston we have a problem". As I look at this posting, I'm not sure I'm saying what I intended to say, but I do feel for those that are constantly wondering about their outlook. Best to all.
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Steve, you said it perfectly! I felt all my anxiety drain away when my RO told me that I needed SRT and ADT…but now that it’s over, the cycle has slowly begun again with doubt, what if’s and WHEN?? It never ends no matter how much you accept it or rationalize it. Guess I better keep those ‘big boy pants’ pressed and ready to go if this crap comes back again. Great post, bud…
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I hadn't thought of it that way. Yes, there is definitely a lot of anxiety and also mixed messaging. I've been told "we can cure you" and also told "there is no cure, just remission." So which is it? I'm glad I was just moved to six month PSA tests rather than three so at least I can enjoy the summer pretending there's nothing wrong with me.