When I was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer in 2002, I swallowed hard as my urologist explained my rather limited options. I felt emptied of incentive, devoid of purpose. I just wanted to be rid of the tumor.

Within weeks, I underwent surgery and began my long recovery. I had no idea what I was getting into and sought no help in coping.

Being an old school male, I just toughed it out. 

My silent struggle...