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Navigating prostate cancer as a gay man: A journey of resilience, support, and empowerment

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Gay men more vulnerable to drops in quality of life after prostate treatment

In December , I sat hand-in-hand with my husband, waiting to hear if I had prostate cancer. In the exam room together, we joked about how it had all been a big mistake. After all, I was a very healthy, fit year-old. I was overcome with fear, anger, and confusion. As I sat there, trying to process the bombshell of my prostate cancer diagnosis, a rollercoaster of emotions hit me.

When it comes to prostate cancer, 'gay men are erased,' patients say

Gay, bisexual and queer men face barriers to accessing healthcare that make it challenging to get tested for cancer. If you have a prostate, you should make an informed decision about whether the prostate-specific antigen PSA test is right for you by talking to your healthcare provider about the benefits and limitations of testing, your personal risk, your values and preferences, and what other procedures may follow.