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Prostate cancer and weight loss: Let's talk about it!
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LizziB
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Hi @nutmeg2846
I'm sorry to hear about your drastic weight loss. Let me tag a few other members who might be able to share with you their experiences.
@Davidrfinegangmail.com @ccrdr1963 @peteralan @Angelo70 @Garycalvin56 @menow4466 @BluThundaMan @Stonefinger @dj7777 @rrose123 @jamesanunn @Ukrlucky @DannyBass @NorrisAve @2BYourOwnHero @Waldo13 @Me&spence @codyjones1 @13jody @Lemmon50
Did you experience weight loss or weight gain? How did you feel when you looked in the mirror? What kind of advice can you offer?
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I have also lost a lot between my heart issues and stage 4 protate, it is around 90# over a year.I was morbidly obese at 260. I am still losing
The cloths are a real issue. Nothing fits. People do notice, I sort of like the attention..
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I made the decision to have my proste removed and it was not an easy time... just as hard as finding out you had prostate cancer... I was advised by my doctors the surgery was the best option because of my age and the harmful affects of radiation longterm. For me, once I made the decision, I did have the peace of mind knowing that the actual cancer was "removed" instead of just treated... which, I guess, did give me some sense of comfort.
The biggest issue for me once the surgery was done and I was on the road to recovering was the effects it had on me emotionally/psychologically, which many people in my opinion overlook. I encourage anyone and everyone, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, before and after treatment and during, to seek psychological help... there is nothing wrong with it. Medications, counseling, and just talking about your feelings can help tremendously. Do not hold it all in and try to battle the anxiety and depression because this diagnosis will affect you, no matter how strong you may consider yourself to be.
The sexual effects treatment has on you will also affect you mentally, because your sexual ability and ability to have kids will likely be affected. Your performance ability can be likely fixed, but it can still affect you mentaly. Take care of yourself.
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I made the decision to have my proste removed and it was not an easy time... just as hard as finding out you had prostate cancer... I was advised by my doctors the surgery was the best option because of my age and the harmful affects of radiation longterm. For me, once I made the decision, I did have the peace of mind knowing that the actual cancer was "removed" instead of just treated... which, I guess, did give me some sense of comfort.
The biggest issue for me once the surgery was done and I was on the road to recovering was the effects it had on me emotionally/psychologically, which many people in my opinion overlook. I encourage anyone and everyone, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, before and after treatment and during, to seek psychological help... there is nothing wrong with it. Medications, counseling, and just talking about your feelings can help tremendously. Do not hold it all in and try to battle the anxiety and depression because this diagnosis will affect you, no matter how strong you may consider yourself to be.
The sexual effects treatment has on you will also affect you mentally, because your sexual ability and ability to have kids will likely be affected. Your performance ability can be likely fixed, but it can still affect you mentaly. Take care of yourself.
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Hi, does prostate cancer also cause you to lose a lot of weight? How do you manage it? I lost so much pounds between 6 months and don't recognize myself anymore, I'm just skin and bones