Thank you for writing this post. You are awesome. I was also diagnosed with stage 3 prostate cancer, but a bit later; December 2023.
My wife is my rock as I face the ravages of an 18 month sentence of ADT after salvage prostatectomy and salvage radiation. She’s held my hand and held me while I’ve sobbed when overcome by fatigue, nausea or bodyaches.
Our plan is to live every day to the max, especially after I recover from ADT. Please wish us luck.
Louise says thank you🙏🏻 and that she learnt from the best (aka: moi...I jest, she is my inspiration for my writing). I am indeed a lucky man. Catching up sounds good...we half jested about making a little road trip to the US and swinging by a saying 'hey' over dinner (this is the part where you either think that is a great idea or make the decision to go full on ghost mode👻). We love making excuses to head on over to the US!
Thanks for sharing, Louise. I hear you. What you and Mark are doing is beautiful.
I'm so glad you found another 'outlet for your grief' for support during Mark's treatment. I know several carers who have migraines or raised BP, so finding your way of navigating those was good!
Given my friends/family experiences of prostate and bladder cancer, I'd add that communication and talking together are essential - something I see is strong in your relationship together, given the videos I've seen! (incl your humour, and laughter, of course!). I've seen what denial and bottling look like and their effects.
Thank you for writing this post. You are awesome. I was also diagnosed with stage 3 prostate cancer, but a bit later; December 2023.
My wife is my rock as I face the ravages of an 18 month sentence of ADT after salvage prostatectomy and salvage radiation. She’s held my hand and held me while I’ve sobbed when overcome by fatigue, nausea or bodyaches.
Our plan is to live every day to the max, especially after I recover from ADT. Please wish us luck.
Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment and the very best of luck Bob! Keep positive and strong.
Louise--what a riveting read. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the world. Mark is indeed a lucky, lucky, man.
Mark: Maybe we ought to put our better halves together for a conversation if they're up to it.
Louise says thank you🙏🏻 and that she learnt from the best (aka: moi...I jest, she is my inspiration for my writing). I am indeed a lucky man. Catching up sounds good...we half jested about making a little road trip to the US and swinging by a saying 'hey' over dinner (this is the part where you either think that is a great idea or make the decision to go full on ghost mode👻). We love making excuses to head on over to the US!
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Thanks for sharing, Louise. I hear you. What you and Mark are doing is beautiful.
I'm so glad you found another 'outlet for your grief' for support during Mark's treatment. I know several carers who have migraines or raised BP, so finding your way of navigating those was good!
Given my friends/family experiences of prostate and bladder cancer, I'd add that communication and talking together are essential - something I see is strong in your relationship together, given the videos I've seen! (incl your humour, and laughter, of course!). I've seen what denial and bottling look like and their effects.
Beautifully written.