I made some posts, i shouldn't have

[kozar]

I apologize, to the DU community.
Last Thursday, I was contacted by my Doc.
It's confirmed, I have prostate cancer.
I've been going through some emotions.
Im sorry, if I offended anyone.

Koz

[Duncanpup]

1. Hugs

[Walleye]

2. Hey, whatever you need to do to deal with it is OK with us for sure

It’s quite a shock. I know I had my breast cancer diagnosis. Just keep us updated, please.

[MayReasonRule]

3. Here's To You Eating Well, Sleeping Well, And Getting Well!!

[kozar]

4. I need to cook for Thursday,

Next Tuesday, surgery , to insert radioactive chips.

Koz

[JohnSJ]

8. sounds like you will be having brachytherapy. All the best to you for a quick recovery.

[magicarpet]

5. One of the better recovery rates.

Seriously medical advancements have been made to help get this issue behind you.

You need to maintain a positive attitude - it is the powerhouse that governs + guides the healing process.

Allowing yourself to get distraught or down in the dumps is very counter productive to fighting off cancer cell growth.

[usaf-vet]

34. I have prostate cancer as well. I was diagnosed in July 2016. I had a robotic prostatectomy to remove my prostate.

I then had 36 True Beam radiation treatments.

I get regular PSA blood tests every 3-6 months.

The highest it has been post-treatment is 0.79

There is now a prostate cancer-specific PET scan.
THAT pinpoints to any active cancer cell. Scan the top of the skull to mid-thigh.

This is what my doctor told me..... read it carefully.
You will die with prostate cancer. You will NOT die of prostate cancer.

Find a good prostate cancer team. That specializes in treating prostate cancer.

I am 77. I was 69 when I was diagnosed.

I am not a doctor, but I have been where you are, and everything I have read leads me to believe this.
You will die with prostate cancer. You will NOT die of prostate cancer.

Message me if you want clarification of any of the above.

[MacKasey]

6. Kozar, please take care of yourself!

[PCIntern]

7. So sorry to hear....

Been through a lot with all that stuff myself. Take good care of yourself.

[biophile]

9. We will have compassion for you

For anything you may have said or written- I never saw anything you did that offended.
Have compassion for yourself too.
Sending healing power!

[mwmisses4289]

10. sending healing vibes to you.

[Passages]

11. No worries! I sincerely wish you a full and complete recovery!

All best wishes, Kozar.

[mountain grammy]

12. Sorry to see this.. hoping for the best.

hugs to you Koz..

[Mr. Evil]

13. If you can't come to DU to vent,

where can you go?

We're here for you. Keep your chin up and here's hoping like hell that all goes well!

[33taw]

14. Take care. Peace on your healing journey.

[Nanuke]

15. No worries, Kozar. Beaming healing thoughts your way.

[surfered]

16. Your cancer is not a result of your posts

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer over 10 years ago. My Doctor and I decided to use "active surveillance", with an exam and PSA blood test every six months. When the PSA finally got to 10, he told me it was time to do something. I elected direct beam radiation, a course of 5 days per week for 9 weeks. I had no side effects, other than showing up 5 days a week and not getting paid for it.

It's been 3 years since the radiation treatment. I still get checked every 6 months and my most recent PSA was 0.56. So far, so good, and I'm still surfing at 77, but every one is different and the age you're first diagnosed is a factor on electing between surgery or radiation. Listen to your doctor.

If you have any questions, you know how to get in touch.

Good luck and best wishes.

Surfered

[Mustellus]

17. I've had that too.....

Notice the past tense. Stay positive, prostate cancer is the disease they treat so you can die of something different.

[arkielib]

18. Take care of yourself and get well!

None of your posts should have offended anyone. We are a family here on DU. We wish you a full and speedy recovery.

[bdamomma]

19. Sending you healing wishes

kozar, we are here for you.

[Katcat]

20. You're good

Sometimes we all need an outlet and I’m glad you have such a supportive one!

[LoisB]

21. I am sorry to hear that. Get the treatments, follow orders, and recover. Strength for the journey.

[FirstLight]

22. Oh hun, no offens at ALL...I've agreed with most of your rants!

So sorry to hear abt the diagnosis. Keep fighting, we're here for you like only DU Family can be!

[Submariner]

23. You do what you have to do

to stay as comfortable as you can to get well again.

You offend no one.

Relax as best you can knowing you get no incoming flack with your DU friends.

[TNNurse]

24. Best to get those feelings out.

It is tough news. My husband was diagnosed a couple of years ago.

[Callie1979]

25. Good luck to you. Do your research & pick what's best.

I've had several friends have good success dealing with it.
Hope you do too

[Deuxcents]

26. ((hugs)) Happy Thanksgiving and let us know how you're doing..you're gonna be just fine

[pandr32]

27. I am so sorry to hear this.

You are forgiven, of course, and we are here whenever you need to vent.
Now slay or slow that cancer!

[Mr.Bill]

28. Here's to a quick and

complete recovery. We all love your posts. Keep them coming.

[SidDithers]

29. Wishing you a speedy recovery...nt

Sid

[murielm99]

30. Stay strong.

Cancer is not what it used to be. I have been in remission for three years.

Keep coming here for support and vibes and prayers. That is why some of us come here.

[kozar]

47. Ty, i posted,

In anger, at least a few members reported,
As I got an auto message saying, I was about to lose my account.


Koz

[coprolite]

31. No need to apologize, the fear is frightening.

Last summer I too was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had my prostate removed in the Fall of 2023. My last PSA test a month ago indicates I am non detectable for cancer cells.

You will have many choices, surgery, radiation and it will be very confusing. Read the literature and ask questions, none are stupid questions. There are many groups that you can talk to about your concerns and questions.

Your prognosis is very good with today's surgery and radiation treatments. We are all thinking of you and wish you the best of all outcomes.

[ancianita]

32. Hugs, koz. You just get well. We're all good.

[Nac Mac Feegle]

33. Bro, The "Big C" diagnosis is a real hit

I've Been There. The same thing.

The urologist was going to take a 'wait and see' approach until I mentioned that I'd lost an uncle to it. He said "We'll schedule a biopsy". It came back with a Gleeson 2.5.

IMRT (Image Modulated Radiation Therapy) for 9 weeks, 5 days a week. It took about 3 years for the PSA to hit 0.1.

We caught it early enough. Talking with a cousin, the daughter of the aforementioned uncle, and he had a VERY bad time of it.

The medical technology has progressed very rapidly over the last decades, and a LOT of stuff that would kill you is now quite survivable.

But the Diagnosis is still a psychological gut punch. There's a support group here on DU for cancer. It can help.

You aren't alone.

Fuck Cancer

[SallyHemmings]

35. Sorry about your diagnosis

Be kind to yourself.

[GoneOffShore]

36. Good luck and I missed the posts you're referring to.

[CaptainTruth]

37. No need to apologize to me, just take care of yourself.

[bagimin]

38. I've got it also..

Gleason 8...radiation..androgen therapy...on top of the world news, life is no picnic right now. Best of luck to you.

[Old Crank]

39. Best of luck.

See about options for treatment.

[AllaN01Bear]

40. ""

[Ziggysmom]

41. Hugs and healing wishes. Hope your treatment is painless.

FUCK CANCER!

[calimary]

42. Hey kozar, this is a VERY loving AND supportive community.

And you are part of it. And you deserve all the good moral support we can muster.

This is a pretty crummy time, certainly. But we have each other here on DU, AND there’ll undoubtedly be more joining us as the next round of the trump nightmare gets rolling. Just make sure you’re getting enough rest, eat wisely, get some exercise (preferably in the fresh air), and DON’T GIVE UP!

DON’T GIVE UP! That’s what the bad guys want, hope, and pray for. And remember what Skittles once said, about this little DU refuge, whenever you find yourself feeling down: “someone’s always here”!

[IbogaProject]

43. Thank you and take care

You've been through a lot even without the election. So focus of taking care of yourself. It will be a hectic 2025 & 26 at least.

[Hekate]

44. Don't forget there are groups here that are designed to address your personal needs...

Not just compassionate, but friends that you know who can direct their compassion in ways the broad audience of GD cannot. So next time you feel a crisis coming on, where you want to blame all of DU for not being the answer to all things, please think of:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1151
Mental Health Support

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1146
Cancer Support

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1271
Diabetes Support

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1234
Bereavement

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1147
Chronic Health Conditions

That’s a lot of people who not only care but know what you are going through. So next time you want to lash out at the whole forum — you have other options.

I wish you well, but will leave it to you to work things out without bothering you.

🦋

[kimbutgar]

45. I'm so sorry for your diagnosis

Hang in there Kozar!

Sending healing thoughts and prayers.

[AverageOldGuy]

46. Take care of yourself

I know a dozen guys who survived prostrate cancer, you can too.

Besides no one can offend us after Trump.

[TomSlick]

48. We've all made posts we later regretted. Being part of a community requires that we have patience with each other.

It's all good.

Take care of yourself. Be a good and compliant patient.

[SWBTATTReg]

49. You would never offend, my friend. I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You are entitled to the emotions.

Having such a prognosis isn't one that anyone wants to hear. In my case, my great uncle had it, and came through w/ flying colors. He's been gone for some time, my favorite uncle, and I worshipped the ground he walked on (we both did). He passed on, not from the cancer, but from old age, in his upper 80s...his wife is still going strong.

My best to you and your loved ones.

[electric_blue68]

50. Damn. So sorry to hear! My dad did beat it ? late '80s, early '90s, and treatements have improved! Good luck

[elleng]

51. VERY SORRY, Koz!

HOPE radiation is available to you; worked for my friend, who was treated @ N I H in MD.

[Joinfortmill]

52. Take care. Prayers.

[MustLoveBeagles]

53. Many posters have made posts they latter regretted including myself

Don't beat yourself up over it. I'd follow another posters suggestion about joining some of the support groups here.

I'm sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis. Sending healing vibes and hugs your way. 🤗

[DET]

54. Lots of Hope

My husband has been living with Stage 4 prostate cancer for over five years. Treatments have improved significantly in the last ten years. My best advice would be to get treatment from a good medical oncologist (not a general practitioner or urologist), preferably one who specializes in genitourinary cancers and preferably at a large hospital. You clearly don’t have Stage 4 (PC with remote metastasis, which is incurable); the outlook for you should be excellent.

[arthritisR_US]

55. I'm so sorry to hear this, my heart is with you and we all

make posts at trying times we regret. We’re human and luv don’t worry about prior posts just be as strong as you are and know we are here to support, luv and strengthen you 😘

[Fish700]

56. I survived it.

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Diagnosed at age 49. Got a voicemail while pumping gas, great bedside manner. It took 2 years after my radical robotic prostatectomy to get back to normal but I am doing well now. I joined Sam's club so a month's supply of Sildenafil wasn't $600 and I didn't need it after about a year and a half. Best of luck.

[malaise]

57. Hard news

You still have us

[pioche4]

58. Sending good wishes for your road to recogery

What an amazing community. ♥️ I hope your team of doctors and caregivers are there for you…you have space here for support !

[summer_in_TX]

59. So sorry to hear this, Kozar.

We are here for you.
Thank God for all the medical advances in cancer treatment these days.

Not only did you have this difficult news but it was a bereavement anniversary with your wife's birthday. A double whammy.

[Permanut]

60. Hey, you've been here for years, we know you..

Life can throw some major curve balls in a heartbeat.

Post updates when you can.

[Meowmee]

61. So sorry to hear that 🤗

The treatments are great now, you can beat this, my father did but had some damage because he got the worse kind of radiation. At the time the proton beam was just out and he should have got that instead. But still he survived it. Get a good doc(s)/oncologist, and hospital who have the best treatments.

[highplainsdem]

62. Hugs and healing vibes for you, Koz.

[Mr. Mustard 2023]

63. Best wishes kozar...

...here's wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Life is one helluva thing.

[debm55]

64. When do you start your radiation? My husband had beam radiation. Keep us up to date on your recovery. It's a hard go. 5

days a week for 9 weeks.Is you PSA level very high? Get well