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debm55

(25,896 posts)
Mon May 13, 2024, 04:30 PM May 13

The doctor just called for the biopsy. Rich has malignant prostrate cancer. Doctor ordered a PET --see if it spread.

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That will be done tomorrow. And them chemo/radiation. I love him with all of my heart and soul.
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The doctor just called for the biopsy. Rich has malignant prostrate cancer. Doctor ordered a PET --see if it spread. (Original Post) debm55 May 13 OP
{{{{{Deb&Rich}}}}} 50 Shades Of Blue May 13 #1
So sorry to hear that deb. Sending lots of hugs and healing vibes. skylucy May 13 #2
Oh deb XanaDUer2 May 13 #3
Nuts. Thoughts are with you. Raven123 May 13 #4
Oh no! Such awful news. femmedem May 13 #5
Sending you warm thoughts and all my hopes that he will be one who does well with treatment. hlthe2b May 13 #6
I am so sorry Deb.... AmBlue May 13 #7
So sorry to hear that you and Rich are going through this. anciano May 13 #8
Terrible news. AltairIV May 13 #9
I am so so sorry DebM55 JMCKUSICK May 13 #10
So sorry, I will be hoping and pulling for you both Walleye May 13 #11
I'm so very sorry! May treatment go well! *hugs* GPV May 13 #12
My thoughts are with you both. nt Dear_Prudence May 13 #13
Positive vibes your way. Laffy Kat May 13 #14
I'm sorry MustLoveBeagles May 13 #15
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 13 #16
I'm so sorry! Diamond_Dog May 13 #17
eep. AllaN01Bear May 13 #18
So very sorry!! nocoincidences May 13 #19
Healing thoughts for you both, a great big hug, and strength to you both for the journey ahead. LoisB May 13 #20
Hugs to you both. Eko May 13 #21
Sending you both love and hugs happybird May 13 #22
Love and hugs ms liberty May 13 #23
Deb, I am crying with you mvd May 13 #24
Holding you both- and all who love you- in my heart. n/t TygrBright May 13 #25
I am dreadfully sorry to hear that. GreenWave May 13 #26
So sorry. Sending you both lots of warm hugs and best wishes. nt Biophilic May 13 #27
Deepest sympathy GeoWilliam750 May 13 #28
Sending healing vibes your way. Mr.Bill May 13 #29
Oh no! Elessar Zappa May 13 #30
Hugs..... onecaliberal May 13 #31
I'm so sorry debm55 prostrate cancer is insidious kimbutgar May 13 #32
Awwww, damn. My thoughts are with you both. catbyte May 13 #33
I was in the hospital 5 days and about to do this protocol... MartyTheGreek May 13 #34
I'm so sorry to hear that. barbtries May 13 #35
All the best. Turbineguy May 13 #36
So very sorry! bluestarone May 13 #37
Never an easy path. WinstonSmith4740 May 13 #38
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 13 #39
He's got a good woman to help him through. Harker May 13 #40
I'm so sorry. Hoping for the best possible outcome. Solly Mack May 13 #41
Lots of folks here to lean on, so please do. 3catwoman3 May 13 #42
I am so very sorry. appleannie1 May 13 #43
I am so so very sorry deb irisblue May 13 #44
Sending prayers and good thoughts LetMyPeopleVote May 13 #45
It's never easy to receive a cancer diagnosis. Niagara May 13 #46
I'm so sorry, Deb. arkielib May 13 #47
Rich and I thank you for all your good wishes. debm55 May 13 #48
Sending blessings of healing, good health and happiness Wicked Blue May 13 #49
I'm so sorry. area51 May 13 #50
I'm so sorry to hear this ailsagirl May 13 #51
So sorry debM CanonRay May 13 #52
Oh, im so very sorry deb. revmclaren May 13 #53
I'm so sorry Deb. essaynnc May 13 #54
So sorry to read this. Hoping for the best outcome possible. OAITW r.2.0 May 13 #55
I am so sorry for this news. I hope he will be ok. Treatments are better now, so I will tblue37 May 13 #56
I'm very sorry to hear this. It's a blow for you both. greatauntoftriplets May 13 #57
Again Rich and I thank you all for you kind thoughts and words. debm55 May 13 #58
Hugs to you both. Duncanpup May 14 #59
Sending love and hugs gademocrat7 May 14 #60
Sending good vibes malaise May 14 #61
(((((((((((((Deb and Rich))))))))))))) Holding you both in love and light. niyad May 14 #62
Sending loving and healing thoughts. MLAA May 14 #63
So sorry for your news Picaro May 14 #64
That's rough. malthaussen May 14 #65
Sorry to hear this. Hoping he does well with treatments! 70sEraVet May 14 #66
Try to remain positive about the treatment. He needs you to hang onto. flying_wahini May 14 #67
That is just awful. Please let us know how the PET turns out. ratchiweenie May 14 #68
Sending you all of my love Goddessartist May 14 #69
I am so sorry, Deb and Rich! Love and warm hugs to you both! LaMouffette May 14 #70
Healing vibes for both of you CountAllVotes May 14 #71
Sending good thoughts and healing vibes to both of you. c-rational May 14 #72
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 14 #73
I am so sorry--such a terrible diagnosis. pandr32 May 14 #74
I am so sorry. murielm99 May 14 #75
😞 duckworth969 May 14 #76
My heart goes out to the two of you! PJMcK May 14 #77
... Permanut May 14 #78
So sorry to hear this, Deb virgdem May 14 #79
Hugs to you and your husband, Deb. democrank May 14 #80
My brother had his prostate removed due to ca - 15 years ago. He's 87 now. Peregrine Took May 14 #81
Thank you again everyone. Love, debbie and rich. debm55 May 14 #82
We are here for you deb. alwaysinasnit May 14 #83
I'm so sorry, Deb. But please keep in mind that cancer treatments are so much better now than they were highplainsdem May 14 #84
So sorry to hear this, Deb! Different Drummer May 14 #85
Damn debm55. Praying he gets through the treatments, and has a full recovery. a kennedy May 14 #86
So sorry to read this, debm55 peggysue2 May 14 #87
Sending best wishes and healing thoughts Laurelin May 14 #88
Bummer! ProfessorGAC May 14 #89
Oh debm55! I'm so sorry to hear this news :( sdfernando May 14 #90

hlthe2b

(102,748 posts)
6. Sending you warm thoughts and all my hopes that he will be one who does well with treatment.
Mon May 13, 2024, 04:50 PM
May 13

Many do. Positive thoughts and healing wishes!

JMCKUSICK

(239 posts)
10. I am so so sorry DebM55
Mon May 13, 2024, 04:55 PM
May 13

Please listen to each other, hold hands through your shared grief and sorrow. Make decisions together. There is time to memoribrate together, to say thank you, To pack for whatever journey lies ahead, making sure your favorite moments are easily accessible in the carry on.
Every tear I shed is but a tiny payment for the unimaginable joy I experienced with you, Mine are tears of celebration and gratitude. There's plenty of room fortears of sadness and loss too of course but most will be tears of joy.
With all my prayers to our higher spirit, power, etc.
God Speed

beaglelover

(3,527 posts)
16. Hopefully it has not spread. As far as I know, Prostate cancer is slow growing and most men will get it if they
Mon May 13, 2024, 05:13 PM
May 13

live long enough. Even if it has spread, I hope it is still treatable. Hugs to you both!

Diamond_Dog

(32,339 posts)
17. I'm so sorry!
Mon May 13, 2024, 05:16 PM
May 13

((hugs))

Hopefully it hasn’t spread and they can treat it. I will keep you both in my thoughts.

happybird

(4,722 posts)
22. Sending you both love and hugs
Mon May 13, 2024, 05:37 PM
May 13

I am so sorry you and Rich are going through this. We are here for you and ready to listen any time you need to let some of the stress and worry out.

mvd

(65,191 posts)
24. Deb, I am crying with you
Mon May 13, 2024, 05:53 PM
May 13

Went through this with my dad. Hopefully it hasn’t spread like his cancer did. Keeping both of you in my thoughts.

Mr.Bill

(24,438 posts)
29. Sending healing vibes your way.
Mon May 13, 2024, 06:09 PM
May 13

Never underestimate the power of a group of people thinking positively.

Elessar Zappa

(14,207 posts)
30. Oh no!
Mon May 13, 2024, 06:19 PM
May 13

I’m keeping you and him in my thoughts, Deb. Don’t panic yet, though I know it’s easier said than done.

kimbutgar

(21,357 posts)
32. I'm so sorry debm55 prostrate cancer is insidious
Mon May 13, 2024, 06:27 PM
May 13

I’m hoping it hasn’t spread. Take care and be strong!

MartyTheGreek

(572 posts)
34. I was in the hospital 5 days and about to do this protocol...
Mon May 13, 2024, 06:32 PM
May 13

My prostate was enlarged and caused bleeding in my bladder after intense exercise and a hot sauna. I peed blood then hours later could not pee at all!
I finally got a catheter in me hours after my ER visit and tests revealed that my condition was benign.

I recently had two close friends pass from this disease and I had my mind set on trying this protocol. Go to YouTube and search for the Joe Tippins cancer story and discover what he did to cure himself of cancer that already spread.

Go to Face Book and ask to join this group and search the files there for his cancer type and look for success stories.

My thoughts are with you two! R/Marty

https://www.facebook.com/groups/244815949755622

barbtries

(28,842 posts)
35. I'm so sorry to hear that.
Mon May 13, 2024, 06:33 PM
May 13

We'll be here.

there's a Cancer forum on DU as well, you may get some answers to your questions there.

WinstonSmith4740

(3,065 posts)
38. Never an easy path.
Mon May 13, 2024, 06:48 PM
May 13

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.

JohnSJ

(92,619 posts)
39. Take it a step at a time. If the PSMA shows that it is confined to the prostate, you have curable options available.
Mon May 13, 2024, 06:52 PM
May 13

If it shows spread there are options available that can keep it stable for quite a long time.

Since the physician called for a PSMA scan it is likely you are at a comprehensive cancer center, and that would be a good thing, but regardless you may want to consult with a second opinion after the PSMA scan.

Wishing you all the best.






appleannie1

(5,087 posts)
43. I am so very sorry.
Mon May 13, 2024, 07:06 PM
May 13

I know first hand how you feel. Hopefully they have caught it soon enough to treat. Sending strength and hope your way.

Niagara

(7,870 posts)
46. It's never easy to receive a cancer diagnosis.
Mon May 13, 2024, 07:52 PM
May 13

Here's hoping that it hasn't spread.


Sending positive vibes and best wishes!

tblue37

(65,664 posts)
56. I am so sorry for this news. I hope he will be ok. Treatments are better now, so I will
Mon May 13, 2024, 10:09 PM
May 13

hope for the best for him & you.

greatauntoftriplets

(175,813 posts)
57. I'm very sorry to hear this. It's a blow for you both.
Mon May 13, 2024, 10:58 PM
May 13

My thoughts and vibes are with you, and hopefully he'll learn that the cancer hasn't spread.

My brother-in-law is a 20+-year prostate cancer survivor. They treated him with radioactive seeds that they inserted into his prostate. It worked and he's alive and healthy at 84.

Best of luck.

niyad

(114,401 posts)
62. (((((((((((((Deb and Rich))))))))))))) Holding you both in love and light.
Tue May 14, 2024, 09:07 AM
May 14

I just now saw this, and I am so very sorry. Sending vibes for strength and healing and energy, for best possible outcome. Please know that your DU family is here for you both, so lean as hard as you need.

CountAllVotes

(20,893 posts)
71. Healing vibes for both of you
Tue May 14, 2024, 11:30 AM
May 14

Hang-in there Deb.

You both need one another now more than ever.

Very sad to read your news.



TeamProg

(6,515 posts)
73. So very sorry to hear this. Isn't prostate cancer one of the most treatable of cancers? My dad had it, a good friend
Tue May 14, 2024, 11:52 AM
May 14

had it, they were treated.

Hoping for the best.

pandr32

(11,671 posts)
74. I am so sorry--such a terrible diagnosis.
Tue May 14, 2024, 12:03 PM
May 14

My hope is that the treatment will work. Best to both of you.

virgdem

(2,133 posts)
79. So sorry to hear this, Deb
Tue May 14, 2024, 12:45 PM
May 14

Sending positive thoughts and prayers for the best outcome to this horrible disease.
Stay strong. Your hubby will need you now more than ever.

highplainsdem

(49,235 posts)
84. I'm so sorry, Deb. But please keep in mind that cancer treatments are so much better now than they were
Tue May 14, 2024, 01:50 PM
May 14

when we were kids. I lost both my grandmothers to cancer when I was a child, but haven't lost any relatives to cancer since then, though a number of them have needed treatment for different types of cancer. Just the word is scary, when you can remember times when the treatments weren't as good. But Rich will be getting expert care.

And we're here for you. Lots of prayers and healing vibes for Rich, and hugs for you.

Different Drummer

(7,723 posts)
85. So sorry to hear this, Deb!
Tue May 14, 2024, 02:03 PM
May 14

Hoping and praying that Rich's cancer hasn't metastasized. Please remember that we are all here for you!

a kennedy

(29,915 posts)
86. Damn debm55. Praying he gets through the treatments, and has a full recovery.
Tue May 14, 2024, 02:53 PM
May 14

?️ ?️ ?️ 🙏🏻 we are all here for you and your husband.

peggysue2

(10,910 posts)
87. So sorry to read this, debm55
Tue May 14, 2024, 03:13 PM
May 14

Very scary when this sort of diagnosis is given. My husband had a health (cancer scare) last October, his diagnosis liver cancer. Seemed like everything was turned upside down and inside out. But . . .

As shocking as that initial news was, his outcome was very good.

Here's hoping you and your husband have an equally positive result at the end of this.

Cancer sucks but good outcomes are possible.

Sending blessings in your direction.

Laurelin

(548 posts)
88. Sending best wishes and healing thoughts
Tue May 14, 2024, 03:20 PM
May 14

My aunt was diagnosed with metastasized breat cancer back when the prognosis was death in 5 years. She found that out 10 years later and asked her oncologist why he hadn't told her. He said, you're a person, not a statistic. You'll die when it's your time to die, not when the mythical average person dies. Anyway she did die of cancer, 24 years after she was diagnosed. She was 76.

I'm praying you'll get good news on the PET.

sdfernando

(4,981 posts)
90. Oh debm55! I'm so sorry to hear this news :(
Tue May 14, 2024, 04:26 PM
May 14

I wish there was more I could do.

Please remember your DU family is always here to listen and support both of you.

Sending all the healing vibes I can muster and hoping for a good outcome.

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