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(71,963 posts) Tue Apr 9, 2019, 11:40 PM Apr 2019

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For everyone who is interested in my surgical cancer journey ... [View all]

The good news is I didn't wake up with a catheter and bag this time ...but there were cancer cells in my urine, they took a tumor and some surface lesions and my surgeon Dr Wang (seriously, that is his name) thinks the cancer has broken through the wall of my bladder. In two weeks after the biopsies come back, I have an appointment to go through my options: a resection to remove the section of the bladder where the cancer is, removal of my prostate or a removal of the bladder and prostate. If you take a bladder, the prostate has to go with it.

I've been fighting this thing to a draw but the stakes are increasing.

Thank G*d I'm part of one one of the largest socialist health care system in the world: VA. Thank G*d it is really a good program. I think VA is a wonderful model of what every single American should have.

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For everyone who is interested in my surgical cancer journey ... [View all] marble falls Apr 2019 OP

((marble falls)) blm Apr 2019 #1

Thankyou for your good energy. marble falls Apr 2019 #13

I am so glad you wrote. Been thinking about you. You are one of the kindest, Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #2

Live right here in Marble Falls, Texas. The Temple/Waco/Austin Clinic are rated about the best ... marble falls Apr 2019 #3

Wow. That's fantastic. Sure you are probably still doped up. Can't wait to Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #9

Glad the VA is helping you, marble falls. democrank Apr 2019 #4

I sent you a reply in that very long thread. Dem2theMax Apr 2019 #5

Already read and very much appreciated!! marble falls Apr 2019 #8

Whatever it takes to get healthy. . ❤ Karadeniz Apr 2019 #6

My DU family has really lifted my spirits. marble falls Apr 2019 #11

Stay Encouraged, marble falls! nt littlemissmartypants Apr 2019 #7

I'm ready for a cure and I'll stay on top of it no matter what. marble falls Apr 2019 #10

Best wishes! cilla4progress Apr 2019 #12

I'm not letting the RW steal "thoughts and prayers" from us. Thankyou for your kindness. marble falls Apr 2019 #14

I'm so glad you have good health care! renate Apr 2019 #15

Like Tom Petty sang - the wa-a-a-iting is the hardest part! marble falls Apr 2019 #21

Glad you have VA and its working for you Hamlette Apr 2019 #16

Its a long story .... marble falls Apr 2019 #24

Lots of us here are sending you positive energy! Desert grandma Apr 2019 #61

Thoughts and prayers do work and they're working for me. Thanks for you're good vibes ... marble falls Apr 2019 #63

Hugs to you and wishing you the best. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #17

I Went Through All of It The River Apr 2019 #18

A friend of mine had bladder cancer a few years ago DFW Apr 2019 #19

Vertical beats horizontal on almost any given day. Pass my thumbs up to your friend! marble falls Apr 2019 #29

Be happy to! DFW Apr 2019 #30

Thanks for doing that for me, enjoy the stay! marble falls Apr 2019 #31

One third family, two thirds work DFW Apr 2019 #32

TV and the internet can get on top of us if we don't activly limit it. I've taken up teaching ... marble falls Apr 2019 #36

My Dad's idea of retirement was go up to Washington four days a week instead of five. DFW Apr 2019 #41

All the long satisfying busy days to you that you want, my friend! marble falls Apr 2019 #42

The VA MFM008 Apr 2019 #20

Hang tough, marble falls... LuckyCharms Apr 2019 #22

This all has actually been good for me. I can make it no matter the outcome. marble falls Apr 2019 #28

Sorry to hear it. What an ordeal to go through. Hang in there. Vinca Apr 2019 #23

One step at a time Maeve Apr 2019 #25

I appreciate DUers just about as much. Everyone is making me stronger. marble falls Apr 2019 #27

Good vibes my friend.... spanone Apr 2019 #26

Brst wishes. You are strong and brave. panader0 Apr 2019 #33

Oh dear! 2naSalit Apr 2019 #34

Gonna be alright no matter what. I can lean into a load, sometimes its all that keeps you on ... marble falls Apr 2019 #37

I'm glad 2naSalit Apr 2019 #39

Like Ian Anderson sang on the Benefit album: "with you there behind me, I probably will." ... marble falls Apr 2019 #40

Strength to you, as you make decisions. MineralMan Apr 2019 #35

Limited options makes decisions easier. Sometimes thats a good thing. I'm gonna be alright. marble falls Apr 2019 #38

Wishes for a great decision by you. pazzyanne Apr 2019 #43

Thanks for the update. Yonnie3 Apr 2019 #44

When I know more in a couple of weeks, you're going to be one of my goto guys for input ... marble falls Apr 2019 #45

My BIL got news today he has prostate cancer blueinredohio Apr 2019 #46

Jeez that's rough news. Hows he holding up? if I could help in any way, he's welcome to ... marble falls Apr 2019 #48

Give him the somewhat good news... at140 Apr 2019 #51

Lots of us are interested malaise Apr 2019 #47

I've been amazed how everyone has been so kind and interested. Its a real blessing. marble falls Apr 2019 #49

Best of luck to you marble falls! smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #50

It makes me more determined than ever to agitate even harder for universal health care ... marble falls Apr 2019 #52

you have great health care and now you have all our well wishes... samnsara Apr 2019 #53

Like being dealt a spades royal straight. Just can't lose. marble falls Apr 2019 #54

TY for the update bluestarone Apr 2019 #55

My husband loves the Denver VA mountain grammy Apr 2019 #56

Fellow Texan wishing you the best. Lonestarblue Apr 2019 #57

The Austin VA clinic is where my primary care physician is. Its just a great place. I'm going to ... marble falls Apr 2019 #59

May all the healing energy of of the universe wendyb-NC Apr 2019 #58

I accept your gift with no reservations. Thoughts and prayers do work. marble falls Apr 2019 #60

my thoughts are with you. deek Apr 2019 #62

Thanks. This has been so good for me, thoughts and prayers do work. marble falls Apr 2019 #64