All I Can Say

By Dennis E. Golden

1 min read

What can you say to your partner after you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer so that they understand what you are facing?

It may just be 3 words.

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fredschneeman Member
My wife has been with me thru all my cancer journey . She understands what it means for me to have this .
1. Dennis E. Golden Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="fredschneeman" user-id="3261113"/> After you experience a run in with cancer you have a new understanding and appreciation when it impacts some close to you.
Sue Franke Moderator & Contributor
I've been with my husband through his cancer journey of 13 years. Now I'm walking with my daughter through her journey with breast cancer. Certainly the impact on a man with prostate cancer differs from the impact on a woman with breast cancer, but both lose part of their identity. It's important that they know that the changes in their bodies, their identity and their lives will in no way change my love. 
1. Dennis E. Golden Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Sue Franke" user-id="4506969"/> Agree if all that holds us together is our bodies I suspect there are other deeper issues. The old fashioned stuff like love, family, content of character, kindness and working together are hard to beat in my book... especially when the chips are down
Sue Franke Moderator & Contributor
I agree. Nothing beats family and friends who care and who support the cancer patient in the fight. That support can take many and varied forms and actions - it takes a village. We are grateful for our village.
Dennis E. Golden Moderator & Contributor
Oh yes ...I am so grateful for this wonderful village
ta920 Member
Dennis, I always appreciate your well thought out and insightful posts, but this most recent one is perhaps the one I like the best. At the end of the day, the true test of 'in sickness and in health" is the ability to reaffirm your love and commitment to your partner. This journey is just another of life and love's challenges that we must meet together.