How has prostate cancer impacted you mentally?

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13/11/2018 at 10:16

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Hello everyone,

When people talk about cancer, it is generally focused around the physical impact that cancer can have on you. This can be especially difficult with prostate cancer, because it has difficult consequences concerning libido, penis size/function as well as impacting your skin, appetite...

However, today I want to ask you about how having cancer has changed you mentally. The PTSD that can follow the diagnosis and treatment of cancer isn't mentioned as much. So, how has your cancer mentally impacted you? Do you have nightmares about it coming back or getting worse? Do you feel depressed or motivated by your diagnosis?

Please let us know and share your stories.

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05/08/2020 at 15:04

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@Bryanthemercman‍ Hello, thank you for comment and for sharing your experience. I'm glad to hear your cancer hasn't taken a toll on you mentally. The 12th is coming up very soon, do let us know if you get to enjoy your car!

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How has prostate cancer impacted you mentally? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-prostate-cancer/how-did-prostate-cancer-impact-you-mentally-2623 2020-08-05 15:04:14

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09/08/2020 at 12:29

I had just come back from a family holiday down south for my 60th birthday & had my usual cholesterol /Thyroid test, I had no symptoms so I was initially shocked but by the time I was officially told we had come to terms with it. Don't think it had much effect on my mental health mainly thanks to my wonderful family. I also think talking about it helped, I told family & friends, I put it in groups on Facebook & really believe all the good wishes helped. I have ME so this has caused some of the side effects to be worse but having managed this for 20yrs makes it easier to manage the new problems but do suffer sometimes with depression seems to come out of nowhere for day or two, but I talk to my family about it & they help me through it.

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27/08/2020 at 11:45

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Update on my continued observations. Had my usual 6 monthly psa blood test on Monday 24th August. Just had my first telephone consultation this morning Thursday 27th at 9.20am. Been a bit apprehensive waiting for the result. However, all is well, psa level is still steady at 0.01, been this since 2017. How time flies by. Next consultation 6 month's time.

How has prostate cancer impacted you mentally? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-prostate-cancer/how-did-prostate-cancer-impact-you-mentally-2623 2020-08-27 11:45:21

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25/02/2021 at 19:52

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Had my latest telephone consultation today, 25th Feb 2021, psa level still at less than 0.01. Such a relief that it is stable and no hint of cancer. My next appointment in 6 months time.

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26/02/2021 at 15:41

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Hello @mikesalmons‍, that's so good to hear that you're doing well and your PSA is continuing to stay low! emoticon cute

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Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

I wanted to bring this intriguing topic for discussion back to the table.

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In what ways has your journey with prostate cancer affected you psychologically? Are there fears of recurrence or progression that haunt you in your dreams? Has the diagnosis left you feeling downhearted, or has it maybe inspired motivation within you?

We'd love to hear your experiences and stories on this matter.

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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How has prostate cancer impacted you mentally? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-prostate-cancer/how-did-prostate-cancer-impact-you-mentally-2623 2024-04-09 15:55:01

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