20 Things Men with Prostate Cancer Wish Healthy Friends, Family Knew — Prostate Cancer News Today
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer when I was 57. My PSA (prostate-specific antigen) remains undetectable seven years after my surgery. I expected there’d come a time when I’d give up my cancer survivor status. I thought I’d return to thinking about myself in the same way I thought about myself prior to my diagnosis.…
via 20 Things Men with Prostate Cancer Wish Healthy Friends, Family Knew — Prostate Cancer News Today
After reading the list, I realize I have probably said some of those very wrong things and should have done more of the positive ones. I am going to re-read it several times in hopes that I can be a better listener and better support the person confronted with the challenges rather than exacerbate them.