The prostate cancer journey can have some bumps along the way. Between diagnosis, treatment, finances, and relationships, there’s a lot that might keep you up at night. And as worries pile up, it’s normal to feel stressed out or anxious.
A prostate cancer diagnosis
can be stressful
Right now, you might
have persistent thoughts like:
What if the treatment doesn’t work?
What if the cancer comes back?
Why me?
These are all valid, important and personal questions. Remember that you have people in your corner (like your doctor and care team, counselor, family and friends) to help you work through these feelings. It’s OK to allow yourself to be upset and talk it out.
Counselling, support and
activities to reduce stress
If your feelings of stress or anxiety are becoming overwhelming, talk to your doctor or care team, and they can guide you towards helpful solutions. You can also check out the useful resources below.
NAMI
Call the NAMI HelpLine on 800-950-6264 (Monday through Friday, 10am – 6pm, ET) or email NAMI
American Cancer Society
Information on support services and choosing a cancer counselor
On a day-to-day basis, there are several
things you can do to be more at ease.
Remember, asking for help is a sign of strength. Rather than being a seen as weakness, it actually takes courage to admit that you can’t do everything alone.
