Recently diagnosed.

Thanks all, somehow it does help to know others are going though the same thing. But wish you weren't.

I do think I will ask urologist for help with anxiety. Yes, I can man up and just do it, but if it could be a bit easier, why not?

Also might give meditation a try.

Jjbrown,

I think I would if I were you. Start with a robust internet study. You can find information on various reputable cancer sites - and lots of additional info on dietary sites. I suspect there is lots of misinformation out there - so be super critical anywhere you find info. Most dieticians still adhere to the FDA food chart which I’m convinced is responsible for the rise in diabetes and obesity in the nation. Whether or not the heavy intake of starches and sugars actually feed cancer is something I’m still researching.

I learned in the preop work up that my blood glucose level is a couple points away from being labeled pre-diabetic, and slightly elevated blood pressure. So while I’m focused on health and longevity - I’m including diet to fight all three symptoms. I’m reasonably set on a ketogenic diet for sugar, weight and blood pressure - still researching its effects on cancer.

Once I am a little more informed, I’ll ask for a referral to a dietician that is not overly conditioned by traditional fda diet guidelines

I Xanadu
I was wondering about diet Also? Should I see a nutritionist in regards to this?
Thanks for the input!

Poptime,

I am sorry about your recent diagnosis and experience . I am in the earliest stages of walking this out as well. I was/am oddly calm about the long term treatment plans and longevity prospects. But I still have a fair amount on anxiety over all the procedures that take place in urethra . I had convinced myself that I would consume a Cannabis edible or bowel prior to any non hospital visit if I knew they were going up there. I just returned home from spending a week in the hospital having my bladder continuously irrigated. This is done via a very large catheter that contains three tubes, one to pump fluids in, one to drain fluids out, and one ti inflate/deflate the retaining balloon. This was placed after a shot of morphine which didn’t seem to help at all. I am still very sensitive there. So my anxiety remains pretty high. My plan is to self medicate as mentioned above if I can pull it off. I’m not real experienced with pharmaceuticals - but if you are, and think a Xanax will calm you down iwould pursue it.

Good luck, get a plan in place with goals, then work the plan. Don’t ignore diets role in this - lots of dietary things can promote or retard cancer cells. I just hit Ketosis and am bringing my blood glucose and sugar level way down to attempt to starve the cancer. I let the docs do their bit with poison and scalpel while I work on diet and a positive outlook.

I think if you are that nervous about them, discuss this with your urologist. I'm sure you wouldn't be the first. I am also a bit nervous. Not sure if it's the actual procedure or what the doctor will tell you afterwards? In my opinion, it's all uncomfortable. I am new to all of this still, diagnosed 1/29 so I am trying to just get my head in a place of acceptance that all these scans and scopes will now be part of my life. A new normal. We have to get used to this. If you feel you need something to help get you through them, just ask. Maybe your primary could help with this also.
Good luck!