A WORD ON CASTRATION AND IMPOTENCE: WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT HERE?
Castration—chemical or otherwise—is an awful thought, one that makes most men shudder. Loss of sexual function or sense of identity is not a pleasant concept; it can be even worse when combined with the fear and uncertainty that are part of having cancer. This is a scary time, but you are not alone. It might help to talk to your doctor, or family, or men who are going through this, too—see the “Where to Get Help” section at the back of this book.
For many men with prostate cancer, when it comes down to choosing between sexual potency and death, the sex life takes a back seat to survival. When hormonal therapy can truly mean the difference between life and death and you’re preoccupied with sexual potency, you’re missing the bigger point.
It’s time for plain speaking again: Get over it. Now is the time to cherish life: Treasure every extra, precious moment you get to spend with your loved ones. Make the most of every day. Now is the time, while you still can, to do the things you’ve always wanted to do—take that trip you’ve always dreamed of, for instance. Take your wife out dancing. Learn to sail. Teach your grandchild how to fish. Realize there is so much more to living than sexual potency.
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