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Post by Formerly SK on Mar 13, 2013 21:01:07 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear that, GG. ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/rose.gif) Sounds like you guys are on top of this. I hope your dh has a speedy recovery. And vent here as much as you want. It's therapeutic. ![](http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/smileys/hug.gif)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2013 21:12:10 GMT -5
GG, you remind me that we are a family. And as an important part of our family, your pain is our pain.
You are both in our prayers.
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Post by Waffle on Mar 13, 2013 21:12:57 GMT -5
GG - Sorry you and your DH have to go through this. Praying that he will have a quick and complete recovery.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 13, 2013 21:15:47 GMT -5
GG...your hospital will likely ask for a copy of living wil etc. check before you go with hospital so you can be sure you have everything.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Mar 13, 2013 21:18:06 GMT -5
Prayers and good wishes to you and your DH. ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/rose.gif)
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Post by midjd on Mar 13, 2013 21:23:29 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. It does sound like they caught it early - good for him (or you? ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/wink.png) ) for being proactive enough to get to the doctor every year! Early prevention can make such a difference. You'll be in my thoughts, especially next week. I hope you get some good answers after his surgery and that his recovery goes smoothly. ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/heart.png) As Wrongside said, vent here whenever you want.
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Post by seriousthistime on Mar 13, 2013 21:30:58 GMT -5
Fingers crossed for DH and you, GG.
Keep us posted when you can.
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 13, 2013 21:32:34 GMT -5
GG, sending speedy healing energy to your hubby. All the best to you both. ![](http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/smileys/hug.gif)
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Post by BeenThere...DoneThat... on Mar 13, 2013 21:43:53 GMT -5
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Post by kent on Mar 13, 2013 21:44:02 GMT -5
GG, First off, you have our support, prayers, good wishes, etc. Secondly, it sounds like you've caught it very early and that's a MAJOR deal. Treatment options have made giant strides over the last few years so what used to be a really big deal has now become fairly routine. When it comes to prostate cancer (PC), be a little cautious if the doctor starts "pushing" for surgery. If he or she does push, ask VERY specific questions as to why and what type of surgery. Likewise, if he or she recommends "watchful waiting" (NO treatment) ask them why. In either case research, research, research..... You usually have plenty of time to consider treatment options with this type of cancer. Go to the Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, NIH and Kaiser Permanente websites to read what they have to say. No offense to doctors but you need to remember two things, 1) doctors are "practicing" medicine and, 2) fully 50% graduated in the lower half of their class. They can't know everything so sometimes you have to "help" by raising questions that get them to "thinking." I'd stay away from cancer-related message boards, at least for the time being. They tend to be populated by people that have NOT had the best results and that can be quite discouraging and alarming for all involved.
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Post by quince on Mar 13, 2013 22:19:56 GMT -5
Sorry for the bad news- best wishes for the future.
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Post by Sharon on Mar 13, 2013 23:04:08 GMT -5
Best wishes to you and your husband. ![](http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/smileys/hug.gif)
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Post by happyscooter on Mar 14, 2013 7:23:24 GMT -5
Sending good thoughts your way. Try to keep us posted if possible.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Mar 14, 2013 7:30:39 GMT -5
Sending thoughts and prayers your way. ![](http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/smileys/hug.gif)
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Mar 14, 2013 7:31:17 GMT -5
Hugs GG. Prayers and good thoughts coming from the Midwest.
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Post by InsertCoolName on Mar 14, 2013 8:02:23 GMT -5
Sending healing and calming thoughts your way! ![](http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/smileys/hug.gif)
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Post by swamp on Mar 14, 2013 8:03:26 GMT -5
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Mar 14, 2013 8:03:37 GMT -5
Sending healing and calming thoughts your way! ![](http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/smileys/hug.gif) HOw are you doing ICN?
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Post by Bluerobin on Mar 14, 2013 8:11:29 GMT -5
GG, good luck. My DW is a survivor, thanks to a gifted surgeon, and a group of dedicated doctors. I wish the same for your DH. I know you see yourself as being at DH's side during his hospital stay, but Crabby threw me out of the room because she was tired after the operation. Give him the space if he needs it. Take care of you, so that you can take care of him.
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Post by giramomma on Mar 14, 2013 8:13:10 GMT -5
My Dad has stage IV prostate cancer, which is now in his bones. He has to do quite a bit of treatment, but he is responding well to all of it.
I hope that your husband will have the same experience with his journey.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Mar 14, 2013 8:17:51 GMT -5
GG, I am glad you both went to the doctor and had this checked out. You sound very "together" and not at all spacey and distracted. Putting your thoughts in writing somewhere, anywhere, will help keep them organized. Best to both of you. Your DH sounds like he is in good hands. Make sure you are as well. Family, friends, anyone you trust should be taking care of YOU right now. Your DH will have the help he needs. Make sure you get some as well. ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/heart.png)
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Post by bookkeeper on Mar 14, 2013 8:50:08 GMT -5
Gardening Grandma I am so sorry for what you and DH are going through. My father was diagnosed with stage 4 prostrate cancer about the same age as your DH. Those first months upon hearing the news, just the word CANCER was enough to start a flow of emotions.
Cancer treatment has advanced by leaps and bounds. The important thing is that your husband was having yearly check ups so his condition did not advance unchecked.
Try to leave fear and uncertainty behind you. Focus your attention on what you can do now, not what may happen at some point in the future.
Take advantage of any cancer education or counseling your care providers may suggest.
I send my best hug over the internet during this difficult time. By the way my dad is still going strong at 77. His cancer treatment has simply become part of his life.
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Post by mmhmm on Mar 14, 2013 8:56:14 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, GG. This is always distressing news. My thoughts are with you and your DH. Please, keep us informed. ![](http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/rose.gif)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2013 9:03:07 GMT -5
Good thoughts to you and your DH, GG. ![](http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff155/JiminiChristmas/smileys/hug.gif)
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Post by movingforward on Mar 14, 2013 9:08:06 GMT -5
So sorry to hear this news GG. Best wishes to you and your husband. Keep us posted
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Post by bean29 on Mar 14, 2013 9:13:40 GMT -5
Prayers for a speedy recovery.
I had Thyroid cancer 5 years ago. It is supposed to have some of the best recovery outcomes of any cancer. Hopefully your husband's cancer will be a non-agressive form.
I am younger than you so I am not yet to well versed in the benefits and drawbacks of being on Medicare. Why did you mention he is not yet eligible for Medicare? Are you afraid you will need to cover the Gap? When will you be eligible for Medicare?
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Mar 14, 2013 9:37:16 GMT -5
Prayers to you Gardening Grandma. My grandfather had a cancerous brain tumor. It was caught when he started losing mobility on one side. His GP thought it was a stroke so referred him to a neurologist here where I work. Neurologist took one look at him and said “that’s not a stroke”. Did a scan and a brain tumor was discovered. It’s a good sign that it appears the lump on your DH’s collarbone is all one solid piece. The way it was explained to us is that means it’ll be easier to make sure it’s all cleaned out because if a piece is left, it keeps growing. It also means a less time in surgery and a faster recovery if they can slice it out in one shot. Cancer surgery is growing by leaps and bounds. My grandfather was out of the hospital in less than 72 hours. I found that really amazing considering someone was rummaging around in his head.
This might not be something you are open to, but if you are my grandfather got his chemotherapy and follow up visits 100% covered by volunteering to be part of a clinical trial for a new chemotherapy drug they are researching here on campus (his surgery was done here). If you have that option and you are both interested in it might be something to look into. Saved my grandparents a ton of money. On the results front they are really excited because the type of cancer my grandfather has usually you relapse and pass away within less than a year of diagnosis. My grandfather made it three years before he relapsed and the tumor was SIGNIFICANTLY smaller than the last time around, he didn’t even need chemo this time. He’s been in remission now for another two years I think it’s been. Pretty amazing. </FONT></P>
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Post by Pants on Mar 14, 2013 10:04:19 GMT -5
GG, my thoughts are with you and your DH.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Mar 14, 2013 11:05:11 GMT -5
It’s a good sign that it appears the lump on your DH’s collarbone is all one solid piece. The way it was explained to us is that means it’ll be easier to make sure it’s all cleaned out because if a piece is left, it keeps growing. It also means a less time in surgery and a faster recovery if they can slice it out in one shot. </FONT></P> The troubling aspect is that no one (either his GP or either of the two ENT's he's seen think the lump is all there is.... They clearly think the source is elsewhere. His head was not included in the PET scan..... I am hoping that the source is/was too small to have shown up on the PET scan and that the ENT will find it when he does the exploratory scoping.... I am also hoping that the source is not in his head. Happy to hear about your grandpa. There ARE a lot of positive developments in cancer research. When I was much younger, the very word was equivalent to a death sentence. And when someone got it, the word was whispered. I'm glad that has changed. We would be open to a clinical trial - IF I could be sure it would benefit him and IF the distance was not too far away. If he ends up needing radiation therapy, that is a daily thing and would entail a 2 hr trip each way daily for a number of weeks..... But now I'm getting ahead of myself (again). ![](http://images.proboards.com/new/sad.png)
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Post by kittensaver on Mar 14, 2013 11:49:39 GMT -5
Oh GG I just saw this! Hugs and love and prayers and good wishes and everything else is now going out to you and hubby!!!
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