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Tiredness after radical prostatectomy

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jun 29, 2023 | Replies (17)

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Regarding “it’s just Prostate cancer “ comments, I agree with you. Nevertheless, Theses people mean no harm and they really are trying to comfort us by saying that we should not worry. We do worry as it is a very big deal and a tremendous change in how we live and a threat to our living. Before I got Gleason 9 CR aggressive advanced PC. I thought that PC was just wait and watch. I have had a rude and unpleasant awakening and I am still learning about this deadly disease. People talk, it is not necessary to listen to every dumb word.

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I'd like to chime in on this "just prostate cancer" thread. I keep getting the "well, we're all gonna get it eventually" comments. I know they mean no harm, but it is tough not to feel demeaned in the process. At our '19th' hole/beers after golf we hold our weekly "organ recital" discussing our latest ailments and upcoming medical appointments. No one wants to know my prostate cancer details, but knee replacements and artery stents are all pursued in detail. I've learned to accept this. Interestingly, I will get pulled over to talk privately when a friend has an elevated PSA and wants to know what to do next. I guess many men are still reluctant to talk about their sexual functions in a group discussion. I've overcome that now and can talk about anything with anyone.