Mostly all good news....

[DandJofAZ]

The good news, after bone scans, chest x-rays, ct scans of chest and pelvic area I have prostate cancer but no sign of any spread..  the bad news, I have prostate cancer.. I think I can live long and happy with that.  Now  come Monday we meet with the Dr. and see what treatment options will be useful and what we will do.  Let's hope it is just remove and throw away the bad stuff and heal. 


Doug----hopefullly soon of Idaho (since we already bought our retirement home)

PS newest member here will drive a truck for me on the move...

[old salt]

I had the same situation 6 years ago, Had the prostate removed, and never looked back.

[Patocazador]

I don't have prostate cancer (as far as I know) but my doctor told me that at my age (74) I could live just as long without treatment as with it.
We were discussing the new Medicare guidelines.

[Hawken50]

Prayers up for healing brother.

[DandJofAZ]

I don't have prostate cancer (as far as I know) but my doctor told me that at my age (74) I could live just as long without treatment as with it.
We were discussing the new Medicare guidelines.

I read that also in several places, however I have a painful surface growth which is causing problems.  So looks like removal and recover and back to shooting...

Doug

[Papa]

The best saying I have heard regarding prostate cancer is: You might die with it but not from it!!
Mark

[Fredredcj]

Prayers sent friend. Stay strong this can be very manageable / curable

[Red Badger]

Doug,
Your in our prayers,  Keep in touch and if I can do anything let me know - I'm just a phone call away... (if you don't have it anymore - PM me.)


Jim

[Hanshi]

I'm so glad your prognosis is looking good.  There are several types of pc and it would appear you have the very slow growing version.  I had a close friend of more than 30 years die from pc but his was the really bad kind.  Most folks don't usually have so much trouble.  You do what you are suppose to do and be a good patient.  We have your back, my friend.

And old salt, you keep an eye out, okay.

[old salt]

Will do. 

[DandJofAZ]

I'm so glad your prognosis is looking good.  There are several types of pc and it would appear you have the very slow growing version.  I had a close friend of more than 30 years die from pc but his was the really bad kind.  Most folks don't usually have so much trouble.  You do what you are suppose to do and be a good patient.  We have your back, my friend.

And old salt, you keep an eye out, okay.

Mostly good, but last scan shows widespead involvement of prostate,  Thus is all has to go, including the nerves in the sheath.  Not so much fun once nerves are removed and control issues result... Oh well, sure beats the alternatives..  Maybe with help from uroligist I can get some reasonable control back,.,, He seems to think there is a good possibility...... I'll just hope and pray for the best. 

Doug 

[DandJofAZ]

Well, after giving everyone a good scare when I wouldn't wake up after the surgery, all is looking OK.  What was removed was a fast growing "hot" cancer, so looks like 6 week recovery and then check PSA again and go from there..  Radiation is already recommended acct. what they found inside.   
Putting off move to Idaho., but already have a renter for the house up north, so the 2 house payments won't bury us.  Just tight(real tight) budget with me off work 6wks at a time multiple times. Planning move for next June/July instead of next week.  Life does throw you a few curve balls some times..but I will go with the flow and beat this thing,,

Doug

[seniorsgt]

know a lot of Vietnam vets with agent orange exposure that had the fast growing and told they wont die from it. If you were over there let your doc know guys changes the whole ball game. good luck with your recovery

[Hanshi]

A childhood friend died just a few years ago of a heart attack as a result of diabetes caused by contact with agent orange.  Though an average size guy he was a body builder and looked great.  He serviced planes in VN so came into frequent contact with the stuff.  He received 100% disability from the VA as the diabetes ravaged his health.  He was a gifted builder and artist and I miss him terribly.

[seniorsgt]

had a heart attack, have diabetes and neuropathy in the legs, prostate acted up last year was lucky my urologist was at a VA hospital in Texas for 7 years and she didn't let me slip through the crack with "that youll probably die with it not from it". DandjofAZ I too had started a retirement cabin