WOW! Talk about a Higher Power at work! Just 20 minutes ago I answered the Connect survey and said I needed more emotional support and this 3 year old thread pops up.
I received my advanced prostate cancer diagnosis almost a year ago, started hormone therapy in Dec, radiation in Feb, and second hormone in July. Radiation went very well and I actually was extremely positive about everything until about two months ago. While it appears the cancer may actually be under control I am having trouble dealing with the side effects of treatment. I'm always tired, sever joint pain, some minor cognitive issues, weight gain, urinary problems.... On top of it I really don't trust my urologist. Her treatment plan is working but she didn't communicate well to prep me for what laid ahead.
With all of the doctors I've seen it was my primary physician who noticed I seemed depressed and discussed possible treatments.
Being a 68yo male unable to do so many things I used to enjoy has been stressful. I'm glad I may have found a new outlet to discuss my feelings.
This is going to be an unpopular opinion, but please be careful about bringing companion pets into health care facilities. Many people are highly allergic to animals and don't expect to go to a clean environment only to be made sick by someone's pet.