The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Thank you for being a part of the Cancer Survivor Network community. Survivors and caregivers like you have played a unique role in fostering an online environment that encourages connection among those needing support, community, and education. On May 28, the Network will be discontinued. More details are available here . If you have any questions, contact CSNSupportTeam@cancer.org. Thanks again for the support you’ve provided each other over the years. We remain committed to supporting you in other ways throughout your cancer journey.

Just another newby.

HotMoCpl
HotMoCpl CSN Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Prostate Cancer #1
At my age, 52, and sexual activity status, this has been a real hard pill to swallow. I'm getting/giving all the sex we can between today and tomorrow as Monday morning I get LRP.

I'd just like to thank everyone who left words here for me to read as I found much encouragement it them.

Thanks again to all.
Like Care

Comments

  • TomBk
    TomBk CSN Member Posts: 58
    #2
    Man, it won't be that bad, you'll be alright. Hang in there. Don't give up on sex...you'll still be able to have sex. Just get well and get rid of the cancer. Stay in touch. We want to encourage and help you if we can. Okay? I did the very same thing and was so worried it was all over. True, I had to adjust to the changes but you can still have great sex, believe me.
    Like Care
  • dakotarunner
    dakotarunner CSN Member Posts: 102 Member
    #3
    Number 1, be glad you will have the chance to think about sex again. It is pretty hard ot acheive if you ignore the cancer and worry more about sex.
    Number 2 I hope all went well. I don't think anyone can ever say that we all end up the same way. But we do end up with a new lease on life.
    Number 3. Email the people on this web site. We have all been down the same road.
    Best to you and your loved ones.
    DR
    Like Care
  • rogermoore
    rogermoore CSN Member Posts: 264 Member
    #4
    We have all had the same feelings prior to treatment. However, as the others have indicated, the results are not always as bad as some have indicated. One of the most important things affecting recovery is the patient's attitude. ALWAYS have a positive attitude! My Dr told me that a positive mental attitude has a tremendous effect on the speed at which a patient can return to normalcy. As a five-year survivor of a RP I can attest to the fact that he was right.

    Best of luck with your surgery, and hugs to your loved ones. Keep that POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!

    Roger
    Like Care
  • TomBk
    TomBk CSN Member Posts: 58
    #5
    rogermoore said:

    We have all had the same feelings prior to treatment. However, as the others have indicated, the results are not always as bad as some have indicated. One of the most important things affecting recovery is the patient's attitude. ALWAYS have a positive attitude! My Dr told me that a positive mental attitude has a tremendous effect on the speed at which a patient can return to normalcy. As a five-year survivor of a RP I can attest to the fact that he was right.

    Best of luck with your surgery, and hugs to your loved ones. Keep that POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!

    Roger

    Roger,
    You are right on target and the advice you give always seems to be the best. Keep it up because these new guys flounder until they find someone who can help them to see light at the end of the tunnel. Guys like you helped me out alot. I thought it was all over but it wasn't and I am doing fine now. Thanks to you and others.
    Like Care

Discussion Boards