Dear ythakkar,

Sorry to hear about your prostate cancer diagnosis.  It must be hard to cope with in light of your other medical problems.

MD Anderson has a service where they match patients with similar diagnoses/medical problems with current patients called Anderson Network.  This may be a good way for you to connect with others in similar situations.  Anderson Network can be reached at 713-792-2553 or www.mdanderson.org/andersonnetwork

Also, you can contact your Social Work Counselor at MD Anderson at 713-792-6195 who can help with additional support resources.

Take good care of yourself and keep in touch with your progress,

Laura Walther-Broussard, LCSW, MD Anderson Social Work Counselor

I understand fully the fear of the unknown considering the diagnosis, treatment and possible side effects of treatment. If I may add my 2 cents. I had a prostectomy done 5 years ago at MD Anderson. Considering the unhappy circumstances, I was shocked at the fantastic care I received from everyone. They litterally walked beside me thru the whole process and gave me the confidence I needed to start breathing again. Now, 5 years later I am still getting a "no-trace" on my PSA. I feel great, All the side effects I was concerned about have completely gone away (I was impotent for about 4 months). But with the help of my doctors, Viagra for a year, I am back to functioning 100% without any meds. I am also never THINKING of cancer. I feel like MD Anderson is or should be everyones 1st choice even if you have to travel. Put your faith in the treatment, listen to your doctors and God willing, you will have the outcome you desire.