Question

What can I do to prepare for life with prostate cancer?

Answer 1

• You may not be able to know exactly what will happen when you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, but you can change how you handle your feelings about it: Get information. Ask your doctor how likely the cancer is to come back or to get worse, when it might happen, and signs you should watch for.
• Pay attention to follow-up care. This means getting the tests your doctor suggests and keeping all your medical appointments. You'll be more likely to notice any troubling signs before they're really serious.
• Do what you can to let go of worry. Relaxation exercises, like deep breathing or meditation, may help you.
• If you haven’t already, get your finances and other affairs in order. It will give you one less thing to worry about.