I'm grateful that his illness was caught when it was, but there is some sadness that comes with this too

October 11, 2017 | 08m 00s

A wife describes her husband's diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer; she details his surgery and its outcomes and how the urologist did not thoroughly explain the implications of the procedure.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Female
Some college or 2-year degree
White
1xxxx
Caregiver
STORY TYPE
Kidneys and Urinary System; Male Reproductive System; Mental Health
Cancers; Mental Health; Pregnancy and Reproduction
Finding out a diagnosis; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need
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