24 hours after diagnosis

[Freethinker65]

7. Prostate cancer is very common, especially as men age.

There is lots of information readily available. As always, make sure the information comes from a reliable source and listen to your doctors and yourself about treatment options. Get a second or third opinion if you feel uneasy.

I know you said your immediate support is small, but if you open up to a few people, you might be surprised to find others around you are having, or have had, experience with the same diagnosis.

I am currently having a really bad chronic GI condition flare up. I finally, sheepishly, mentioned it to coworkers and was surprised how many had experience with similar diagnoses. I learned a lot of valuable info, including names of a few local specialist recommendations, and really felt less alone as I deal with my symptoms and treatment.