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Showing Original Post only (View all)The doctor just called for the biopsy. Rich has malignant prostrate cancer. Doctor ordered a PET --see if it spread. [View all]
Last edited Mon May 13, 2024, 06:47 PM - Edit history (2)
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. [View all]
debm55
May 13
OP
Sending you warm thoughts and all my hopes that he will be one who does well with treatment.
hlthe2b
May 13
#6
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
Healing thoughts for you both, a great big hug, and strength to you both for the journey ahead.
LoisB
May 13
#20
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
I am so sorry for this news. I hope he will be ok. Treatments are better now, so I will
tblue37
May 13
#56
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
My brother had his prostate removed due to ca - 15 years ago. He's 87 now.
Peregrine Took
May 14
#81