The good news is that there are strategies, tactics, and techniques for successfully dealing with his emotions and yours.

Learn all you can about prostate cancer and its treatment
The more you know about prostate cancer, the more you will know what to expect in terms of treatment, side effects and outcomes. Armed with knowledge, you can begin to remove some of your uncertainty and anxiety. You will have a better idea of what your spouse or partner is facing. You can help him act to become informed, to understand available treatments and to make decisions about how to deal with prostate cancer. By helping your partner, you will help yourself.

Ask for help
Watch for signs of depression in both you and your partner. Seek professional help as soon as you think it is needed. Ask for help of any kind when you need it. Accept it when it's offered.

Look for a prostate cancer support group and attend together
Don't face prostate cancer alone. It is likely that a prostate cancer support group exists in your community or nearby. Seek it out and share your challenges with others facing the same challenges. Getting and giving help will strengthen your sense of community and provide a strong sense of support.

Keep the lines of communication open
Communication is critical during this stressful time. Talk to your partner about how you feel and encourage him to speak openly and honestly with you. Let him know that the disease, and the consequences of it, is not "his" problem alone -- it is a problem that you both share.