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New diagnosis at 50

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Dec 7, 2025 | Replies (40)

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@mtcoastie, checking in. There's so many phrases in your post that I'd like to pull out like the words "lucky and grateful". Yeah, that might be feelings you can feel at some point. But in the moment of hearing the news that you've got cancer and reading the information to sift through to make decisions about your life -- lucky and grateful are not top of mind, right?

"Damned if you do, damned if you don't." True...maybe. But decisions have to be made with the best information you have at the time. Luckily (damn, there's that word again), you have support here and the guidance of your medical professionals.

So, now my question. How are you doing with the treatment decisions? How are you doing with the emotional roller coaster?

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@colleenyoung honestly, this site is invaluable...not only does it let us PC victims connect with others, but lots of great info here and ways to compare your treatment with what others get..and lastly, of course, lots of hope and even some levity !

thank you for the moderation and keeping order..I have found all the guys here to be very empathetic and courteous with their comments and opinions !