It's Easy to Overreact When Newly Diagnosed

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   Sue Franke Moderator

   <p>Dennis, thanks for the informative video. We&#39;ve experienced several cancers in our family, prostate included. One of the recommendations that you discuss in your video is the importance of research and the ability to be discerning about what&#39;s true and what isn&#39;t. We&#39;ve certainly learned that along the way. Another of your topics is the importance of second or even third opinions. We&#39;ve learned that, too, and what a difference that can make in terms of care and outcome. I admit that it&#39;s really hard to not panic when the word cancer is used for a family member. We felt that initial rush of fear with all the cancers we&#39;ve experienced, but research, second and third medical opinions and looking at options and time lines all help to bring that initial fear to a more manageable level. </p>

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      Dennis Golden Moderator

      <p><inline-mention username="Sue Franke" user-id="4506969"/> Hi Sue - Once we settle down after the initial shock of learning &quot;IT&quot; is happening to me there comes an awakening on many levels. The first is - YUP I am NOT immortal any longer. The second is a growing understanding that you most likely are dealing with an unpleasant but treatable disease. <br/><br/><br/>The final and biggest awakening for me was ... &quot;I can&#39;t take anything in life for granted.&quot; That final awakening changes just about everything on how you appreciate and look at life and living from that day forward. </p>

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   mike58

   <p>Dennis, Thank you for the informative video. I was just diagnosed a couple of days ago with prostate cancer and I&#39;m trying not to panic. So I have talked to a couple of doctors the last couple of days and now I looking for information on the internet to help in my decision making and found your video which has helped.<br/><br/></p>

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      Dennis Golden Moderator

      <p>Hi Mike - Sorry to hear of your diagnosis that said just know you are not alone. Well over 3 million men are currently living productive lives with prostate cancer. </p> <p>Do be careful of the internet as there is a lot of stuff out there that is scary and most likely will NOT apply to you. A cancer diagnosis can send chills down your spine that said it is most likely very treatable when caught early and even so in some of the advanced stages </p> <p>In addition to here ( a great source of information) feel free to visit <a href='http://www.PCAAware.org' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>www.PCAAware.org</a> ..... or <a href='http://www.theProstateCancerCoach.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>www.theProstateCancerCoach.com</a> - where you can pick up a combination of more information and details including a video journal of my experience with radiation. Hope you keep us updated on your journey. Dennis(ProstateCancer.net TEAM)</p>

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