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Just an FYI from sandman
« on: January 13, 2012, 12:30:28 pm »
Just wanted to let everyone know, I got "THE CALL" today from my doctor, and I'm afraid the news was not good. The best way I can say it is with a joke.

Shamus goes on vacation and leaves his dog with Angus to look after. The second day of his vacation Angus calls him.
"Shamus, I've got some bad news. Your dog ran out into the street and got hit by a bus. He's dead, I'm afraid." Shamus gets really angry and starts yelling at his friend.
"What, are ya daft, man? You don't just call up a bloke and tell him his dog is dead! Ya gotta work up to it! Call him the first day and tell him the dog is stuck on the roof, but that you called the fire brigade and everything will be OK. Then the next day you call and tell him the fire brigade couldn't come so you're gonna go up and get the dog yourself. Then the next day tell him the dog fell and is at the vet's. And the next day, THEN you tell him the dog died. Give him some time to get used to the damn idea!"
Angus feels terrible and apologizes to his friend profusely.
The next day Shamus again gets a call from Angus.
"What is it now?" Shamus demands.
"Well, see," says Angus, "the thing is, your mum is stuck on the roof...."


Well, I see to be stuck on the roof. Prostate cancer. Now, the doctor's say it looks good. It's not too terribly bad, they say, (as if there was a cancer that WASN'T bad) and I'm otherwise healthy. We are currently discussing treatment options. I'm hoping I don't have to go into hospital, but if I do, I do. I heard the term "golfball sized" and that did not make me feel confident.
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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2012, 12:37:35 pm »
Gee, Sandman, sorry to hear that.  Golf ball size doesn't sound real good, but if the doctor says it doesn't look too bad, maybe it can be successfully treated, even if it does require surgery.  There are a lot of prostate cancer survivors out there.

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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2012, 12:40:39 pm »
Whether or not it is “not bad,” it is very much not good, either. I’ll be rooting for you, Sandman.
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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2012, 12:42:34 pm »
Sweet Jebus, I hope things go well.
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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2012, 12:47:55 pm »
I'm so sorry Sandman.
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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2012, 12:52:15 pm »
*hugs Sandman* I'm sorry to hear that, I hope all goes as well as possible. My grandfather got through his prostate cancer nicely, and he was in poor health even at that time, so I hope you'll have an even easier time of it.

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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2012, 01:50:38 pm »
Damn, Sandman, I'm really sorry to hear that. It's good to know that the doctor is optimistic about your prognosis, however. Hopefully they'll get this all sorted out ASAP. *hug*
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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2012, 02:47:19 pm »
I'm sorry to hear that, Sandman. I hope everything goes well. Keep us updated. *hugs*
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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2012, 02:47:32 pm »
Damn...best wishes and speedy recovery, brother.  *hug*
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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2012, 02:53:58 pm »
God damn, Sandman, I hope things work out for you. :( *hugs*
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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2012, 03:06:55 pm »
At least the doctor seems optimistic, that's a good sign. Hope everything goes well.

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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2012, 03:29:07 pm »
That's never something you want to hear. At least the doc thinks it's something you can take care of.
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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2012, 03:41:16 pm »
My thoughts are with you, Sandman. Best of luck with your treatment.

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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2012, 03:43:18 pm »
Sorry to hear that Sandman. While no cancer is good to have, at least prostate cancer has a high survival rate, and from what you said your prognosis seems good.

One of my uncles had it a few years back and the worst he suffered from it was having to pee like every 10 minutes after the surgery.

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Re: Just an FYI from sandman
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2012, 03:43:32 pm »
Oh wow dude.  That sucks so much.  I sure hope they're able to deal with the cancer effectively. :/
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