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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI made some posts, i shouldn't have
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
Walleye
(36,426 posts)Its quite a shock. I know I had my breast cancer diagnosis. Just keep us updated, please.
MayReasonRule
(1,938 posts)kozar
(2,924 posts)Next Tuesday, surgery , to insert radioactive chips.
Koz
JohnSJ
(96,812 posts)magicarpet
(16,974 posts)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
(7,018 posts)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
(1,242 posts)PCIntern
(27,015 posts)Been through a lot with all that stuff myself. Take good care of yourself.
biophile
(445 posts)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
(191 posts)Passages
(1,430 posts)All best wishes, Kozar.
mountain grammy
(27,379 posts)hugs to you Koz..
Mr. Evil
(2,998 posts)where can you go?
We're here for you. Keep your chin up and here's hoping like hell that all goes well!
33taw
(2,922 posts)Nanuke
(580 posts)surfered
(3,745 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
(341 posts)Notice the past tense. Stay positive, prostate cancer is the disease they treat so you can die of something different.
arkielib
(375 posts)None of your posts should have offended anyone. We are a family here on DU. We wish you a full and speedy recovery.
bdamomma
(66,720 posts)kozar, we are here for you.
Sometimes we all need an outlet and Im glad you have such a supportive one!
LoisB
(9,025 posts)FirstLight
(14,311 posts)So sorry to hear abt the diagnosis. Keep fighting, we're here for you like only DU Family can be!
Submariner
(12,718 posts)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
(7,160 posts)It is tough news. My husband was diagnosed a couple of years ago.
Callie1979
(284 posts)I've had several friends have good success dealing with it.
Hope you do too
Deuxcents
(20,151 posts)pandr32
(12,277 posts)You are forgiven, of course, and we are here whenever you need to vent.
Now slay or slow that cancer!
Mr.Bill
(24,871 posts)complete recovery. We all love your posts. Keep them coming.
SidDithers
(44,273 posts)Sid
murielm99
(31,523 posts)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
(2,924 posts)In anger, at least a few members reported,
As I got an auto message saying, I was about to lose my account.
Koz
coprolite
(312 posts)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
(38,879 posts)Nac Mac Feegle
(979 posts)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
(1,896 posts)Be kind to yourself.
GoneOffShore
(17,643 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,271 posts)bagimin
(1,483 posts)Gleason 8...radiation..androgen therapy...on top of the world news, life is no picnic right now. Best of luck to you.
Old Crank
(4,904 posts)See about options for treatment.
Ziggysmom
(3,635 posts)FUCK CANCER!
calimary
(84,612 posts)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 therell undoubtedly be more joining us as the next round of the trump nightmare gets rolling. Just make sure youre getting enough rest, eat wisely, get some exercise (preferably in the fresh air), and DONT GIVE UP!
DONT GIVE UP! Thats 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: someones always here!
IbogaProject
(3,784 posts)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
(95,291 posts)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
Thats 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
(23,613 posts)Hang in there Kozar!
Sending healing thoughts and prayers.
AverageOldGuy
(2,176 posts)I know a dozen guys who survived prostrate cancer, you can too.
Besides no one can offend us after Trump.
TomSlick
(11,973 posts)It's all good.
Take care of yourself. Be a good and compliant patient.
SWBTATTReg
(24,337 posts)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
(18,723 posts)elleng
(136,839 posts)HOPE radiation is available to you; worked for my friend, who was treated @ N I H in MD.
Joinfortmill
(16,631 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(12,694 posts)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. 🤗
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 dont have Stage 4 (PC with remote metastasis, which is incurable); the outlook for you should be excellent.
arthritisR_US
(7,632 posts)make posts at trying times we regret. Were human and luv dont worry about prior posts just be as strong as you are and know we are here to support, luv and strengthen you 😘
Fish700
(148 posts)Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2024, 08:25 AM - Edit history (1)
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
(278,801 posts)You still have us
pioche4
(147 posts)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
(3,294 posts)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
(6,714 posts)Life can throw some major curve balls in a heartbeat.
Post updates when you can.
Meowmee
(6,125 posts)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
(52,839 posts)Mr. Mustard 2023
(257 posts)...here's wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Life is one helluva thing.
debm55
(38,457 posts)days a week for 9 weeks.Is you PSA level very high? Get well