After a prostate cancer diagnosis is
confirmed, there's a lot to think about

Creating an action plan is important after your loved one's prostate cancer diagnosis, but it may be hard to focus or think clearly. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

Take some time to regroup. Your loved one’s prostate cancer is your cancer too, and it’s important to process what you’re feeling. Read about managing your emotions.

You may also want to read understanding your man's emotions and our article about the signs and symptoms of depression.

Get a notebook. Write everything down, including important dates, test results, and information from consultations with doctors. You will always have these notes to refer back to and you probably will. Learn more by reading why it’s important to learn all you can.

Start gathering information from credible sources. Searching for information can help you get started, and provides information to help you understand the importance of clinical trials, and tips for reading them. Also visit our section about prostate cancer treatments.

Get an expanding file, legal sized folder, or a file box. Use it to house everything you gather, including test results, educational information, prescription forms, insurance authorization forms—even doctors’ business cards. Here are some tips to help keep information organized.

Decide who you want to tell about your loved one’s condition, and who you don’t. Learn how this may affect you by reading the pros and cons of telling others.

Consider joining a support group. Read more about the importance of seeking support for you and him.

If you have young children or elderly parents, decide whether you want to tell them about your loved one’s condition. Before you decide, read family matters and concerns.

Add your loved one’s name to your church or synagogue prayer list.
If you would like to develop faith and don’t know how—or you are questioning your faith—read finding faith when you just can’t.

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