Guest guest Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 as a woman, i felt compelled to respond to the message below. my father has prostate cancer. was i well informed or passionate about PC before he was diagnosed? no. were any of us on this list before we knew someone diagnosed, or were diagnosed yourselves? probably not. with regards to PC and health care in general, there's a lot to be upset about, especially given inequalities and uncertainties surrounding resources and treatments. it may be understandable to feel frustrated and isolated, but pointing fingers at women is also hurtful. men with prostate cancer have a lot to deal with, but so do the loved ones in their lives, and i personally am doing everything i can to support my father. it's hard to feel as if i've been categorized as part of an arbitrary "them" group because of my gender. i hope you will realize it's not "us" vs. "them". PC affects men, and it affects their families, and you're in this with the people who love you, whether they are women or men. also, as a woman, have you heard from me before on this list? yes; i have previously posted articles that i thought might benefit the group. and, today, feel compelled to write these words. i hope that they will be understood in the spirit of compassion that i write them with. -thea Message: 5 Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 15:46:24 -0800 (PST)From: Tom Reynolds Subject: Re: FuneralIn my opinion, the doctors tell their patients all the risks and hazards associated with PC and the treatments. My Doctor did just that. I was fully informed and chose what I saw was the best way to go. As far as women and breast cancer, they have the biggest campaign going, That information is all over the place and when you look at Prostate cancer, it pales in comparison! There's not much there. Women and everyone else really don't care about Prostate cancer unless it effects them personally. Just my opinion. I've written here before and have never received a response from a woman about anything. They have written telling us how their sex lives have been bad since thier mates have been diagnosed and a few have responded telling us how they feel for them. Then the women make their own group keeping us guys out of it. WHo better than us to tell anyone how life is after PC treatment? It's us! Just my thoughts for another great day! Thanks! Tom Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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