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In reply to the discussion: The doctor just called for the biopsy. Rich has malignant prostrate cancer. Doctor ordered a PET --see if it spread. [View all]WinstonSmith4740
(3,441 posts)38. Never an easy path.
But please try to remember his is one of the most successbully treated. I walked this path with my husband, but his was not on that treatable list. It's a tough road, and he'll need to lean on you, so PLEASE remember to take care of yourself. It's easy to forget to do. We're all here for you.
And I'm just going to throw this out here...Mike was pretty much able to sail through chemo with help from friendly herbs.
One before he went in, and one when he came out. No nausea, and he could eat well.
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The doctor just called for the biopsy. Rich has malignant prostrate cancer. Doctor ordered a PET --see if it spread. [View all]
debm55
May 2024
OP
Sending you warm thoughts and all my hopes that he will be one who does well with treatment.
hlthe2b
May 2024
#6
Hopefully it has not spread. As far as I know, Prostate cancer is slow growing and most men will get it if they
beaglelover
May 2024
#16
Healing thoughts for you both, a great big hug, and strength to you both for the journey ahead.
LoisB
May 2024
#20
Take it a step at a time. If the PSMA shows that it is confined to the prostate, you have curable options available.
JohnSJ
May 2024
#39
I am so sorry for this news. I hope he will be ok. Treatments are better now, so I will
tblue37
May 2024
#56
So very sorry to hear this. Isn't prostate cancer one of the most treatable of cancers? My dad had it, a good friend
TeamProg
May 2024
#73
My brother had his prostate removed due to ca - 15 years ago. He's 87 now.
Peregrine Took
May 2024
#81
I'm so sorry, Deb. But please keep in mind that cancer treatments are so much better now than they were
highplainsdem
May 2024
#84
Damn debm55. Praying he gets through the treatments, and has a full recovery.
a kennedy
May 2024
#86