Cancer fight begins

[CPAjeff]

Prayers sent - best to you and your family during this battle!

 

[Mallardsx2]

Keep your chin up man. You got this!

 

[longbow51]

So sorry. Lots of good therapies. A fishing buddy of mine had surgery, which didn't get everything, and then "regular" radiation, and is 15 years out and doing fine. Lots of bowel issue from the radiation.

I had stereotactic radiation, which aims radiation beams from different angles (think of it as shining light through a pasta strainer) so that the beams coalesce on the tumor sites, so that the effect of radiation is less on surrounding tissues.

This from Ann Arbor, but sure lots of places in Michigan have them.

Radiation Oncology for Prostate Cancer

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[recon6036]

Thank you, everyone!
I appreciate all the replies, advice, thoughts, etc. I may be reaching out to some of you.
I’ll give my own little piece of advice for what’s its worth….make sure to get an annual physical with your Doctor.
I’ve never had major health concerns, have always stayed active, and overall, I’ve felt great.
Next thing I know, at my annual physical, my Doctor say “your PSA went up a couple points since last year. It’s probably nothing, but we’ll do some digging.”
Fast forward after the exams, PSA recheck, MRI, Biopsy….I hear the final
result of “you have Prostate Cancer.”
I know some of you are aware, but your whole world slows down at that moment….future plans stop, you think about the next step in life and how you need to get things done sooner than later, and a whole new outlook about what really matters in life appears, such as your spouse, family, friends.
May be too deep in emotion for some, I know.
Either way, I’m positive, have a good mindset going into this and will do whatever I can to continue moving forward in life.
Hell, theres many more people in worse shape than me.
Thanks again!

 

[Sytes]

Wish you the best. Keep up the fight. Stay strong and remain positive.

 

[El Jason]

I’ll give my own little piece of advice for what’s its worth….make sure to get an annual physical with your Doctor.

I just went in this year for the full look over. I hadn’t done one in I don’t know how long. A LONG time. I’m 53. I was nervous and taking the ostrich approach to a couple of lumps on my bicep. My wife said “go in or else” so I did.

It was a big relief to get a clean bill of health and know everything was fine instead of ignoring and hoping. Clean cholesterol, BP, poop in a box, etc.

 

[Nick87]

I just went in this year for the full look over. I hadn’t done one in I don’t know how long. A LONG time. I’m 53. I was nervous and taking the ostrich approach to a couple of lumps on my bicep. My wife said “go in or else” so I did.

It was a big relief to get a clean bill of health and know everything was fine instead of ignoring and hoping. Clean cholesterol, BP, poop in a box, etc.

First one in ten years tomorrow morning. Slightly nervous. Considering the last time I had one, I didn't really care for what they told me so I just didn't go back. Brilliant.

 

[rmyoung1]

Praying for you, recon. Your attitude seems great. My physician wife continually remarks how a patient’s attitude is often a foreshadowing of the outcome. I think you’re gonna do awesome.

 

[El Jason]

First one in ten years tomorrow morning. Slightly nervous. Considering the last time I had one, I didn't really care for what they told me so I just didn't go back. Brilliant.

Praying for a clean one my friend.

 

[Nick87]

Praying for a clean one my friend.

Thank you.

 

[Bonasababy]

Best of luck to you. Sometimes it is so slow growing they say there's no need for treatment. Hope you are one of those folks but if not know it's very treatable these days! I know multiple folks that had it recovered after treatment and are doing well, some many years later.

 

[Mudranger1]

hope it's all done and over with quickly. Here's to a strong recovery

 

[rjthehunter]

Kick it's ass! Prayers sent your way. F*** cancer.

 

[Bc1992]

Prayers sent

 

[Gellar]

You got this, we are all here for you!

 

[Salmonchaser]

Cat and I are praying for you. I have been running a slightly elevated PSA for a couple of years. Had a Biopsy because of a small spot. Came back with a score of 3.1. Happy about that PSA every six months has stayed relatively constant and slightly elevated.I’m 69. Grandfather and dad both died with prostate cancer in their 80s. Younger brother had to have his prostate removed.
Best case scenario you got on it early I’m glad you got checked.
Down side is there is a large statistical increase in younger guys getting diagnosed for prostrate and Colo rectal cancer.
About 6 months ago our son in law was diagnosed has had surgery and is going through kemo now. He has already done radiation. He is 45 and tougher than woodpecker lips. The treatments are kicking his ass.
For you young guys, the data is scary, get checked at least talk to your doctor next physical.
We are sitting down to dinner in a moment. For all of you doing this battle we offer a prayer.

 

[INMT]

Great attitude going into it! You got this thing.

FUK cancer

 

[Bullshot]

You are clearly not alone in this and are welcome to keep checking in here for support and advice. WHEN it is all resolved, make sure you reward yourself with a great hunt, and also reward yourself and your family/loved ones by going on an awesome vacation. Then keep doing it again… and again .

 

[Dave N]

Good luck with everything. Speaking from experience, the folks here have got your back!

 

[Mica Man]

Prayers