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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsUpdate. Rich has finished his week of radiation. Out of 28 procedures , he has 7 more to go for his Malignant
prostrate cancer. He is now suffering side effects of the radiation. My family has had no contact--calls, cards etc.with me or him.
Walleye
(33,892 posts)debm55
(30,644 posts)Last edited Fri Sep 6, 2024, 12:03 PM - Edit history (1)
kindness.emulatorloo
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(30,644 posts)unweird
(2,885 posts)But heres a screen full of get well thoughts and well wishes. Hang in there Rich and Deb.
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(30,644 posts)Duncanpup
(13,515 posts)debm55
(30,644 posts)moody. We have no family to help, Thank you
surfered
(1,924 posts)I had no side effects except disappointment for showing up 5 days a week and not getting paid for it. I can report that 2 1/2 years following treatment, my PSA is 0.67. So far, so good.
debm55
(30,644 posts)democratsruletheday
(1,004 posts)nope, not overly religious but as I hit middle age I need something (or someone) to believe in and I'm not missing any of my prayers before I go to bed every night. I have close relatives on the list and will add Rich and you as well. As far as friends not coming around as much they probably honestly don't want to get in the way of his rest and recuperation. Reach out to them and let them know their friendship is valuable and important to Rich's recovery. Just my two cents anyway FWIW.
debm55
(30,644 posts)family. I have not talked to them since the end of June when I was told" everybody dies sometimes. and my sister yells that now she will have to get a taxi to go to hospital for her fake cancer treatment. She had a pulp. But Rich sent her balloons , a teddy bear and chocolates and we drove up to Westmoreland County and back every day for a month with no thank you or money for gas. I hate to be mean, but it hurts to see what they are doing/did to Rich during his time of need.
Clouds Passing
(988 posts)Radiation is tough and painful. Bandaging the burns, ugh. May Rich make it through the treatments successfully.
debm55
(30,644 posts)TommieMommy
(607 posts)Unfortunately we can't pick our relatives and some are extremely disappointing, that I know for sure. Luckily you can have great relationships with others. Best of luck 🙏😁❤️
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(30,644 posts)CanonRay
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(30,644 posts)LoisB
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(30,644 posts)True Dough
(18,925 posts)You and Rich can look forward to better days once he's on the mend. All the best to you both.
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(30,644 posts)onecaliberal
(35,054 posts)We care about you guys. We worry and we share your fears.
You cant pick family. My husbands own family disinherited him after he had a stroke and none of them call or visit him either.
debm55
(30,644 posts)a kennedy
(31,373 posts)But know were your family here debm55. Our thoughts and prayers are the best. Heres to his healing fast, and no lingering effects, and a positive outlook. 🙏🏻
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(30,644 posts)captain queeg
(11,561 posts)I had radiation for prostate cancer last summer. They caught mine early so it wasnt too bad. I had the choice of 5 intense or 25 mild treatments. I opted for the 25. Im retired so it wasnt a big deal to go everyday. It appears they got it. The mild treatments werent too bad. Sounds like hes getting the heavy dose. Hope it isnt too bad.
debm55
(30,644 posts)do understand his nerves being bad and go with the flow.
captain queeg
(11,561 posts)I was in pretty bad shape when I was diagnosed but fortunately that was not the direct cause but I was pretty stressed out for awhile. Good luck to both of you.
debm55
(30,644 posts)spooky3
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(35,560 posts)gademocrat7
(10,983 posts)Sending you and your husband healing hugs. 🤗💙🤗
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(30,644 posts)arkielib
(274 posts)They seem to have issues that make them miserable and attention seeking. I'm glad you and Rich support each other. Thanks for the update on his treatments. I'm happy they seem to be working and his numbers are good. You are both on my prayer list.
debm55
(30,644 posts)prayer list.
Trueblue Texan
(2,713 posts)But please know you have support here. I hope he is handling the radiation well. My thoughts are with you both.
debm55
(30,644 posts)Elessar Zappa
(15,122 posts)Hang in there, Deb.
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(30,644 posts)c-rational
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(30,644 posts)BittyJenkins
(490 posts)It is so hard to go through. Sending you both love. 💕 🌸💕
debm55
(30,644 posts)sdfernando
(5,237 posts)Hope Rich recovers quickly from the treatments. Your DU family is here and we care about both of you!
debm55
(30,644 posts)discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,538 posts)My best hope to you. There are great folks here. For me it's relaxing to know that you're among friends, respectful people.
My wife is a cancer patient and I hope everything goes well for you and Rich.
I know about difficult family. My MIL is DIFFICULT.
Years ago I was watching Carson and something happened with a guest who cancelled, I don't remember the details but they had some VP level guest who worked at an insurance company. He had a few of those index card size notes that you get with your auto policy. One side has their 800 number and like a 2" x 4" box to describe the accident. The other side has a printed intersection of like a half dozen streets at various angles where you draw the positions of the involved cars.
He read some of the odd descriptions of accidents, one of which rang a bell for me; "I glanced at my mother-in-law and headed over the cliff."
....Yeah, difficult...not just difficult but...
debm55
(30,644 posts)GoodRaisin
(9,380 posts)You have my wishes for the best of outcomes, both of you.
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(30,644 posts)OLDMDDEM
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(30,644 posts)Raven123
(5,814 posts)Im sure you are taking good care of Rich. Dont forget to take care of yourself.
debm55
(30,644 posts)XanaDUer2
(12,678 posts)I'm sorry for you both. I'm a pertain who needs a lot of support. Maybe its me.
Wishing you and Rich are well
debm55
(30,644 posts)Different Drummer
(8,221 posts)I'm sorry about the lack of family contact.
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(30,644 posts)JoseBalow
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(30,644 posts)HeartsCanHope
(468 posts)I'm sorry your family is treating you this way. It really hurts when family can't even do the bare minimum--like a card or a phone call. I know this from personal experience.
I will continue to keep you both in my thoughts. Hugs to you. Take care.
debm55
(30,644 posts)Niagara
(8,883 posts)We are your family and support. You are not alone.
I'm continuing sending positive vibes and healing energy.
sueh
(1,853 posts)electric_blue68
(16,831 posts)He was in his ?50s.
The best of luck to Rich, and you!