Once you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, what needs to happen then? Of course there is discussions to be had with your doctor, so you and he/she can come up with a treatment plan specific to you as well as the treatment itself, which depends on the stage of the cancer as well as its severity.
But there is another thing that you need to consider: how will your family cope with what is happening in your life? One way to help is by involving your family in the treatment decision process.
This will make them feel like they are helping and still allow you to keep final decision making power.
You can also involve your family by planning for future legal and financial matters.
If you are employed and have health insurance provided to you by your employer, consider moving family members onto your plan.
If both spouses are employed and have health insurance, determine which plan will serve you best.
Another topic of discussion can regard whether your loved one should sign over financial powers of attorney to a family member.
Under this agreement, another family member can make financial decisions, regarding bills, etc.
, on behalf of the patient if they are no longer able to do so.
it can be easy for diagnosed men to become depressed or to remain in a state of denial, open communication between all family members is vital.
By talking about how you feel, relationships can be strengthened in a powerful way.
Therefore you should always strive to have an open line of communication.
You can also attend support groups with members of your family.
This will allow your family to get acquainted with others that share prostate cancer and will keep you from feeling isolated.
Just remember one thing if nothing else, your family loves you and are behind you.
You can beat this!