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My husband has just been diagonised with Prostate cancer. I know some of the ladies have gone through this with their husbands. Love to hear from you
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My husband has had 4 surgeries for tumours in his bladder in the last year. He’s going back into hospital for another surgery in November. So far his tumors have been low-grade non-invasive but that could change. It’s very scarey. Cancer is a very personal thing. No two people experience it in the same way. Early diagnosis is very favorable. Treatments have greatly improved in the past while. Surgeries that don’t require cutting and far less toxic chemo-therapy. Think positive and don’t let fear rule you thoughts. Take it one day a time and hang in there. Try not to be frightened. Cancer can be cured. The hardest part is what goes on in your head. Pray if you can and take solace where you can get it. Share with your friends because you need a support system. I’ll be praying for you and hoping for the best. Hugs and blessings to you.
Thank you Kate I so appreciate your kindness and prays
Sorry, I didn’t write this before, the best to your husband, he has been through a lot.
Thank you for your best wishes and you are welcome to the support. Keep us informed of your hubby’s progress. Lots of support will be here for you as you go through this difficult journey. I’m sure the VN women have their fingers crossed in hope that your husband can be treated successfully.
today was a busy day. Found out that my husband is not a candidate for biotic surgery. His bladder is enlarged and he has two difiticulia, what they call Mickey Mouse ears. We now have to go to another Dr. to talk to. He will have to have open surgery but that will not be until the end of this year or the beginning of January.
Thanks for the support it really helps me to read your messages!!!
Just a repeat thought – take it one day at a time. Don’t get overwhelmed or overanxious until the jury is in. I have a client who had cancer in his kidneys and while he was waiting for chemo the cancer vanished. I had a tumor in my breast that disappeared before my scheduled surgery. With my hubby I wait for him to raise the topic before we talk about it. I have emphatically that we are going to stay positive until some reason not to crops – or not. I’ve been amazed at how much support is in just a cheerful demeanor. Humor can go a long way to. Did you read the F___ Post? We find ourselves laughing more than ever because we don’t want to slip into anxiety. However you handle it, let your instincts guide you. Sometimes the thing that seems most ludicrous is exactly the thing we need to do. Easy does it!
you are so right! My husbands spirits are so high and he feels great. That is how we are handleing everything day by day. When his friends call with that quiet voice we are in the up and saying everything is going well and he is fine!
Thanks for your words of encouragement. They really mean a lot!
I had a boyfriend who had prostrate cancer. At first I think I wanted to help so much that I drove him nuts. Kateonlakeshore said it great. Don’t let fear overwhelm you. My boyfriend, who was only 43 at the time of his diagnosis, had a 54 PSA when they caught it. They treated him for other things for months before they realized it was prostate cancer. They gave him 2 years to live. With the improvements of the treatments and great care, that was 8 years ago and he is going strong…got married (to someone else) and adopted a child. I have heard that more money goes into prostate cancer research than breast cancer…bad news for us, but good news for your husband. Since my initial experience with the disease 8 years ago I have met a lot of men who have been diagnosed…some have had it for 15 to 20 years and are strong advocates for better eating habits, exercise, and a lot of positive thinking. Good luck. I know it will be fine. You will see.
Thanks Annie, it does help to hear from everyone
i know a man that had it, and he had his removed, went through a lot in recovery, and is still having erectile dysfunction from the surgery. Many of the Dr’s are now saying NOT to have it removed. I think it’s a personal choice as to what the treatments will be. Get informed and choose wisely!!!!!
Thank you for responded, it helps
He could be having ED due to many other factors though. It could have been the stress he’s been through.
My dad won the fight against prostate cancer by going through radiation. My uncle was fighting it at the same time & went through series of injections, but it didn’t work for him. The gals are right, do your homework, choose a doctor who you can talk to & ask questions! My hubby has had a scare with it, he was in his 40′s & his PSA # rose high & quickly. Right away they did 23 puncture biopsies at 1 time on his prostate, but all came back negative. The # gradually went down, but still is too high, so Dave goes for his PSA tests faithfully every 6 months.
What the onacologist told my Dad was this: In almost every instance, a man should never die from prostate cancer. He may die while he has it, (from another cause) but never the direct cause. it is curable & maintainable as long as it it caught in the early stages. Men who ignore the symptoms & wait until it’s progressed too far are the victims.
Girls, once your husband is 45, insist he go for checkups & blood tests every year. I can’t believe the men who will not go. We’ll all keep good thought for you & your hubby. Stay positive.