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Just diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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Hello Everybody 

Just diagnosed  with prostate cancer.I live on my own.have no relatives in the UK  at all.

I have no experience in terms of prostate cancer no knowledge at all apart from Google search I have no idea about it.

I would be appreciated if anybody talks to me from here inform me about the next stage. 

 

This week I will see a radiotherapy and a specialist nurse .have no idea which treatment will be beneficial for me. 

Surgery or radiotherapy?

Please ignore my spelling errors  English is not my first language. 

Thank you who ever read this. 

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  • Hi Rikki and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry about your diagnosis and that you have no family here to support you on this journey but I'm glad you've found our forum as you'll find many members such as [@woodworm]‍ and [@telemando]‍ who have also had this diagnosis that will be able to share their experiences with you and hopefully prepare you for what's to come.

    We have a section on our website which has lots of information about prostate cancer that you may like to have a look at as well as the prostate cancer uk website.

    If you'd like to speak to our cancer nurses you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I hope this helps Rikki.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi Rikki,

    So sorry to hear of your diagnosis.  It must be so tough being here alone so I'm glad you've found this site as it has been invaluable for me and hopefully will be for you too.

    In time people will come on with their experiences but I just wanted to respond and welcome you to the boards.  And, may I say, no apologies needed, your English is brilliant!  I hope soon that my Italian will be as good as your English is :)

    Although your cancer is different to mine we share aspects of a journey so I look forward to reading more from you in the future and seeing how you are getting on.

    LJx

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