What do you suggest?

[Darryl]

What are your "helpful hints" for spouses, partners, sons, and daughters of people diagnosed with prostate cancer? You can write them as the diagnosed guy, partner, spouse, or child. (Just let us know which you are) Either write them below or email me ( darryl at malecare.org ) if you want to be shared but remain anonymous. Your suggestions can relate to any aspects of your experience with your loved one after they were diagnosed, including love, anger, moments of joy, challenges about time management, money, your health, or even separation or thoughts of divorce. Your suggestions can be in lists or warmly formed thoughts, like recently posted "Helping a parent age and leave this world is one of the greatest gifts a child can give." or "Please talk to your loved ones about your wishes and your disease."

Here is my suggestion for you: Don't wait. Please share your thoughts now in an email to me ( darryl at malecare.org ) or in a reply below.

[j-o-h-n]

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Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[Yank66]

Try remember that this disease is usually a marathon and not a sprint. You must take care of yourself in order to be able to take care of your loved one.

Find others going through a similar situation so you can support each other.

You will need to be the advocate at times, so be as well informed as possible.

Obviously, get finances, power of attorney, and living will in order for both of you.

Focus on living with cancer, not dying from it.

[Darryl Partner in reply to Yank66]

Thanks. Very helpful

[Soton4ever]

My first (and only) post is about my dads journey, from a daughters perspective. I am so thankful that he was in such a good mood, it has helped me a lot after his death.

[Darryl Partner in reply to Soton4ever]

good that you have that memory to hold