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debm55

(36,083 posts)
Sun May 26, 2024, 10:11 AM May 2024

Rich got his official PET results back. He still has malignant prostrate cancer but it has not spread. He will get shots

and radiation, No calls or cards from my family. Rich is my love and my concern. Thank you all for posting on this matter.

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Rich got his official PET results back. He still has malignant prostrate cancer but it has not spread. He will get shots (Original Post) debm55 May 2024 OP
Excellent! Sounds like a good prognosis Walleye May 2024 #1
Ty very much Walleye debm55 May 2024 #7
So thankful it hasn't spread woodsprite May 2024 #2
Thank you very much woodsprite debm55 May 2024 #8
My father had the same diagnoses at 72. Same treatment program. Lochloosa May 2024 #3
Thank you very much Locloosa debm55 May 2024 #9
Best wishes to you both! kimbutgar May 2024 #4
Thank you very much, kimbutgar debm55 May 2024 #10
That is great news. We are holding Rich and you close in our thoughts. onecaliberal May 2024 #5
Thank you very much, onecaliberal debm55 May 2024 #11
Sending positive thoughts your way as Rich livetohike May 2024 #6
Thank you very much livetohike debm55 May 2024 #12
Best wishes to you and Rich! anciano May 2024 #13
Thank you so much, anciano. I wish I could get him off of the computer to look up side effects of the treatments. debm55 May 2024 #14
My neighbor had a similar diagnosis. Demobrat May 2024 #15
Thank you Demobrat and I agree. debm55 May 2024 #20
A little bit of good news that it has not spread.. Permanut May 2024 #16
Thank you, Pernanut. I still am very nervous debm55 May 2024 #21
this is actually fairly positive news (as I'm sure your MD has tried to reassure you) stopdiggin May 2024 #17
Thank you. stopdiggin. I couldn;t sleep at all last night. My dreams were filled with toxic dreams from my family. I debm55 May 2024 #24
Excellent news! Goddessartist May 2024 #18
Thank you Goggessartist. debm55 May 2024 #26
Absolute best wishes to both of you. PennRalphie May 2024 #19
Thank you PennRalphie. Yes it is a great region for medical care. debm55 May 2024 #27
Holding you both in light and love. Vibes for best possible outcome. niyad May 2024 #22
Thank you so much niyad. I just wish I could get get him off of the computerlooking up Prostrate cancer. debm55 May 2024 #28
Maybe you could get him to read the Ring Lardner short story, "The niyad May 2024 #40
Thank you niyad debm55 May 2024 #41
Be sure to remind him, gently, that everything on the internet isn't true. Demobrat May 2024 #42
I think that is the one he is visiting, TY Demobrat, He also wants to talk to a counselor but they are backed up. debm55 May 2024 #43
I hope you are looking into support for caregivers also. nt Demobrat May 2024 #51
Thank you Demobrat, I will bring that up with the doctors. debm55 May 2024 #55
Good news! Elessar Zappa May 2024 #23
Thank you so much Elessar Zappa. I hope the treatments work. debm55 May 2024 #30
eggscllent debm. AllaN01Bear May 2024 #25
Thank you AllaN01Bear. I am praying that it all works out. debm55 May 2024 #31
Excellent news. Can't wait for the update that says "Rich is cancer-free". Hugs LoisB May 2024 #29
Thank you LoisB. He is starting to get nervous and anxious. I wish the heck he would stay off of the computer. debm55 May 2024 #32
Good. On the right path, w/ the treatments, at least stopping the spread. My wonderful great-Uncle had this, SWBTATTReg May 2024 #33
Thank you so very much. I love Rich with all my heart and soul. debm55 May 2024 #34
Thanks for the update cate94 May 2024 #35
Thank you so much cate94, debm55 May 2024 #49
That's good news! H2O Man May 2024 #36
Thank you so much, H20 Man debm55 May 2024 #47
You are welcome so much! H2O Man May 2024 #50
Excellent XanaDUer2 May 2024 #37
Thank you XanaDUer2 and I hope things are doing better for you debm55 May 2024 #46
Thanks XanaDUer2 May 2024 #48
Good news, demm55 gademocrat7 May 2024 #38
Thank you so much gademocrat for youy kind words debm55 May 2024 #45
I'm so glad Laurelin May 2024 #39
Thank you for your kind wordsn Laurelin, debm55 May 2024 #44
Best wishes for a full and quick recovery. Nt spooky3 May 2024 #52
Thank you so much spooky3 debm55 May 2024 #54
Thank God for it not spreading! summer_in_TX May 2024 #53
TY so very much summer_in_TX. I pray for Rich every night. Bless you. debm55 May 2024 #56
This is good news. OldBaldy1701E May 2024 #57
Thank you OldBaldy1701E, I needed that, I feel terrible for Rich, My nerves are terrible. Still am crying and can't debm55 May 2024 #58

woodsprite

(12,201 posts)
2. So thankful it hasn't spread
Sun May 26, 2024, 10:18 AM
May 2024

My husband and I will continue to hold you both in our hearts and prayers.

Lochloosa

(16,402 posts)
3. My father had the same diagnoses at 72. Same treatment program.
Sun May 26, 2024, 10:23 AM
May 2024

He lived till 81. Completely cancer free.

Good luck.

onecaliberal

(35,833 posts)
5. That is great news. We are holding Rich and you close in our thoughts.
Sun May 26, 2024, 10:32 AM
May 2024

All the healing and positive, peaceful vibes. 🫶🏻

debm55

(36,083 posts)
14. Thank you so much, anciano. I wish I could get him off of the computer to look up side effects of the treatments.
Sun May 26, 2024, 11:22 AM
May 2024

Demobrat

(9,793 posts)
15. My neighbor had a similar diagnosis.
Sun May 26, 2024, 11:44 AM
May 2024

He was just declared cancer free.
Please don’t expect or look for any sympathy or consideration from your family.
You don’t need to deal with any more disappointment from them right now.

Permanut

(6,639 posts)
16. A little bit of good news that it has not spread..
Sun May 26, 2024, 12:11 PM
May 2024

We're rootin' as hard as we can for Rich to beat this thing.

stopdiggin

(12,828 posts)
17. this is actually fairly positive news (as I'm sure your MD has tried to reassure you)
Sun May 26, 2024, 12:16 PM
May 2024

reason for optimism, and I hope both of you are taking it exactly that way. as a team, you've beaten bigger, and far hairier, boogeymen

debm55

(36,083 posts)
24. Thank you. stopdiggin. I couldn;t sleep at all last night. My dreams were filled with toxic dreams from my family. I
Sun May 26, 2024, 12:36 PM
May 2024

have and always will stand with Rich.

PennRalphie

(278 posts)
19. Absolute best wishes to both of you.
Sun May 26, 2024, 12:26 PM
May 2024

This is a fantastic region for health care. I am sure Rich will be in the best of hands.

I am also very sorry that your family has not been in contact. You two have each other.

Many hugs to you.

niyad

(119,931 posts)
22. Holding you both in light and love. Vibes for best possible outcome.
Sun May 26, 2024, 12:31 PM
May 2024

Yiur DU family is here for you.

debm55

(36,083 posts)
28. Thank you so much niyad. I just wish I could get get him off of the computerlooking up Prostrate cancer.
Sun May 26, 2024, 12:41 PM
May 2024

Demobrat

(9,793 posts)
42. Be sure to remind him, gently, that everything on the internet isn't true.
Sun May 26, 2024, 07:16 PM
May 2024

Better to stick with good sources like Mayo Clinic.

debm55

(36,083 posts)
43. I think that is the one he is visiting, TY Demobrat, He also wants to talk to a counselor but they are backed up.
Sun May 26, 2024, 08:42 PM
May 2024

te rribly

Elessar Zappa

(15,896 posts)
23. Good news!
Sun May 26, 2024, 12:35 PM
May 2024

My dad’s was malignant also but he had his prostate gland removed in surgery and it was determined it hadn’t spread. He’s four years now clear of cancer and it’ll likely stay that way. So I’m very optimistic about Rich’s future.

debm55

(36,083 posts)
32. Thank you LoisB. He is starting to get nervous and anxious. I wish the heck he would stay off of the computer.
Sun May 26, 2024, 12:46 PM
May 2024

SWBTATTReg

(24,094 posts)
33. Good. On the right path, w/ the treatments, at least stopping the spread. My wonderful great-Uncle had this,
Sun May 26, 2024, 12:47 PM
May 2024

and beat it too. He's been gone for a while (he passed in his 80s), not due to P. cancer, and lived for quite a bit after his battle.

He was a trooper and my idol, and I think Rich is your idol and icon. May blessings and good fortune continue to flow your way, both of you.

OldBaldy1701E

(6,354 posts)
57. This is good news.
Tue May 28, 2024, 12:29 PM
May 2024

I am glad this was not worse than it is. I hope you are now going to apply a little 'worry' about yourself and try to find some time to relax and let go of some of the stress and anxiety.

Don't expect anything from that 'family' of yours, and don't give another thought to them. Not. One. More. Thought.

Again, glad for this news.

debm55

(36,083 posts)
58. Thank you OldBaldy1701E, I needed that, I feel terrible for Rich, My nerves are terrible. Still am crying and can't
Tue May 28, 2024, 02:36 PM
May 2024

sleep. Rich has done everything for them. and they can't even call or send a card. He told me he feels bad about it. I ordered some puzzles and games for him to play. He is getting more upset about the cancer and keeps calling the doctor since Thursday but has not received any response back.

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