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Just wanted to wish you both the very best treatment and luck for getting rid of this out of your lives. You must be feeling absolutely in a state of shock. I am sure that you will get emotional support as well as answers to questions from this site - and remember that you are not alone, we have been there, and lots of people are coming out of the other side. Thinking of you xxxx Penny

Hi Lynne
i echo Penny's comments hun and wish you both well !!

i was terrified when i first was diagnosed until i found these guys

the 1st week of been diagbosed is so the worst as the guys summed it up for me ..its the fear of the unknown

ask as many questions on here lynne as the guys will tell you if they can answer them and believe me!!! the support is un real

thinking of you both

love
lell
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Hi,

I too endorse what the other contributors have said. The first few days after diagnosis is just the worst time but just bear in mind KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. Find out as much as you can - read all the booklets they provide and ask questions. At first you may feel overwhelmed with information but it will gradually fall into place and you can sift out what is relevant to you. I have breast cancer and don't know much about prostate cancer but I would suggest you post a forum specifically asking about prostate cancer.

All the very best to you and your partner.

KateG

Hi Lynne
I know just how you feel as my husband was diagnosed just over a month ago. The waiting for appointments & results is such a roller coaster for the emotions & sometimes you can be feeling ok & some silly little thing puts you down.Trying to keep positive is good but don't beat yourself up too much if it gets hard at times. I've found this site a real godsend as there are always people who understand what you're feeling & going through.
Caz xxx

Hello lynne,

I am so sorry that you have found yourself in the position of joining us but you really have come to the right place for comfort and understanding.
I am not affected by your cancer type but what ever or where ever it is we all go through similar high and lows and all at different times.
I can only really repeat what the others have said as it rings so true.

It is very important for you to look after yourself, ie eat properly and do some things that you enjoy as your strength will get zapped otherwise and you will beat yourself up even more for not being able to cope. None of what you go through and feel is unusual, so remember we are all here for an ear bashing or some support in whatever way you want it.

I wish you both all the very best and hope future results are all good.

lol and hugs

Debbie and April xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

How scary it all is at the beginning but what you know exacrtly what you are fighting you feel stronger.
Just to echo all the other comments you will get the helpand suppport you need here.
Like you I am a carer
Keep strong

Tina

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Thank you all so much for the warm welcome and the great advice.
My partner Frank, who has the cancer, has to go back to see his specialist and meet with an oncologist on 16th Sept, by then they will have had a meeting with all the specialists that will be dealing with him, and get a grade/Gleeson score for his cancer.
They did have a multi discaplinary meeting last week, but they are also having a one with prostate cancer pathology specialists etc.

We're taking a wait and see approach as that's all we can do until the 16th Sept. In the meantime we have a week in the Scottish Highlands to look forward to from 6th Sept. We won't be telling Franks mum or sisters untiol after the 16th when we should have something more concrete to tell them.

I must say that I am really impressed at the spead his GP and the Urology team have acted, it does instill confidence. I have medical conditions myself (Franks always been healthy until this) and have learned to be proactive and stand up for myself, you can be sure I'll be doing the same with Frank and encouraging him to do it too.

Thanks again for all your support, it's much appreciated and I'm so glad I found this site.

love & hugs,
Lynne
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Hi Lynne , Hope the results were good today, All the best! . I suffer from the same and Iv had it for 29months after they told me I had eighteen months, so dont take there prognosis as law!. Even though Frank as prostate dont mean he s gunna die from it ! It is a very slow process and they have drugs and things to delay it for years!Most people die with it rather than from it! Again ,all the best to you both and ... its hard sometimes but....... keep smiling !

Sorry to hear about youre partner and the shock of hearing the news must have been awful. My hubby had a tumour removed in febuary and then we found out he had two more tumours in march. My world went into slow motion as we have 3 kids and our youngest was only 5 months old i didnt know what to do but niall was postitive so i had to stay the same as him. Hes going through chemo and radiation at the moment and things are going well hes tired but there is light at the end of the tunnel and the medicines and treatments they have today are the best. We both stay postitive and we dont get down as niall said he has to much to live for and he wont let this beat him. I wish youre partner the best of luck and you keep youre chin up and dont feel down as this is the best site to be on to talk to friends and people that care and are there for you. Big Hugs Pink.xxxx

I am glad to read that you are getting away for a break. Thats the best thing you can do. Just being out of the house and somewhere different takes the pressure down a little. I truly hope you have a good restful time and when you meet up on the 16th they have good news and intentions for you.

lol n hugs

Debbie xxxxxxxxxxxx

As Debbie says, have a restful break and escape from it all for a while to gather your strength. Please let us know the outcomes. xxxx Penny