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Talking Frankly about Living with Advanced Cancer
Cancer | Last Active: Jun 18, 2023 | Replies (508)Comment receiving replies
Let's see; to relax today (relax, ha!) I've spent most of the day researching the Internet and I've come to the conclusion that Google is SEVERELY overrated! I ask one question "Is a Gleason score reading possible after a radical prostectomy"? All I get is advertisements for lowering male PSA. (Google, Big Oil, Big Pharma, Facebook and the rest are all in it for the BIG BUCKS!) This country has the most expensive healthcare in the world and what do we get for it? (I heard that!) I could probably spend weeks on this stuff and still not be ready for tomorrow. Probably by Wednesday I MIGHT be ready to talk with a few people about my prognosis.
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My recommendation? Step away from Dr. Google, @dutchman09 🙂
I might suggest (only if you want a suggestion) focusing your time writing down your questions and organizing them for your appointment tomorrow to get the most out of your time with your oncologist. Once you've written them down, put the paper aside and try to calm the never-ending loop of "what ifs" and questions that are whirling in your head. Easier said than done, I know. But writing them down can help.
Just know that we're ready to listen when (if) you're ready to talk about your prognosis and what you learn. Wishing a good night's sleep tonight.