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I'm really struggling with the effects of treatment following radiation and facing a suggested 15 months more of ADT. My wife and I agree that seeing a counselor may help. We live about an hour west of Dallas TX. Do you have a recommendation for finding a counselor with prostate cancer experience?
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Most cancer hospitals have some form of "social worker" to help you with these kinds of issues. I used one before treatment and she then connected me with a local virtual support group. You might try asking your Urologist/Oncologist to help you meet with one who can hopefully point you to some groups.
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@jime51, I second @survivor5280's recommendation of reaching out to oncology social work to help connect you with the type of counselling you desire specific to prostate cancer.
Oncology social work is an often overlooked service offered at large cancer centers. You may find this blog post, written by the Mayo Clinc oncology social work team, helpful to learn more
- How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-an-oncology-social-worker-can-help/
In case your needs also hinge on mental and sexual health, there are also counsellors who specialize in cancer's emotional effects on sexuality. See this article:
- Regaining sexual health after cancer treatment https://cancerblog.mayoclinic.org/2022/01/19/regaining-sexual-health-after-cancer-treatment/
Good idea to speak with the oncology nurse. I'll be interested to hear what you find out.
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