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Community => The Lounge => Topic started by: sandman on January 13, 2012, 12:30:28 pm
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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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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.
Hope everything goes well for you.
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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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Sweet Jebus, I hope things go well.
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I'm so sorry Sandman.
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*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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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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I'm sorry to hear that, Sandman. I hope everything goes well. Keep us updated. *hugs*
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Damn...best wishes and speedy recovery, brother. *hug*
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God damn, Sandman, I hope things work out for you. :( *hugs*
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At least the doctor seems optimistic, that's a good sign. Hope everything goes well.
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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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My thoughts are with you, Sandman. Best of luck with your treatment.
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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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Oh wow dude. That sucks so much. I sure hope they're able to deal with the cancer effectively. :/
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Aw no! This is terrible news and makes me very sad.
I hope you will keep us up to date on the recovery process.
(((hugs)))
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Sorry to hear that, mate.
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It's among the less aggressive cancers; so slow-moving, in fact, that in some cases involving old farts like us they simply ignore it and monitor. Whatever you and the doctors decide, I hope this doesn't even slow you down. You're a good man.
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I'm sorry, Sandman. Good luck with your treatment. *hugs*
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Dude that sucks
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Oh man, that sucks! Hope everything works out for the best, and definitely keeping you in my thoughts.
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*hugs Sandman* Best of luck for a quick recovery from that. Awesome teachers do NOT die of prostate cancer, damn it!
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Oh Sandman, I'm sorry to hear about this. I hope that everything goes OK and that you can get through this. I'm glad the doctor seems to be optimistic about it and that survival rates for prostate cancer is high. I will be keeping you in my thoughts.
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I'm sorry Sandman. While we disagree on a few things I certainly wish for you to pull through. I wouldn't wish cancer on my worst enemy. I have seen friends and family die from it. :( You are not allowed to die.
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I'm sorry to hear that, the good thing is that the doctor seems to be optimistic and that prostate cancer does have a great survival rate. Best of luck, Sandman.
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It didn't wave, right? That's a good sign.
Hope it all goes well, whatever course of action is taken.
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Eep! Good luck! :(
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I'm sorry Sandman. While we disagree on a few things I certainly wish for you to pull through. I wouldn't wish cancer on my worst enemy. I have seen friends and family die from it. :( You are not allowed to die.
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Agreed. Best wishes and get well soon, Sandman!
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Sorry to hear the news, Sandman. I do hope you recover soon. :(
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Oh man. :( I'm hoping for the best for you.
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How dare you wish to abort the new person in you! How dare you call it just a "collection of cells"! Wait, it's a tumour and not a foetus? Nevermind. [/fundie]
In all seriousness, best of luck (and good medical care) to get it taken care of. As others said, prostate cancer is definitely beatable, and it also sounds like it's a single tumour and so hasn't spread elsewhere. I'm confident you can kick that thing's ass.
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Uh... Oriet. If it's prostate cancer he'd have to kick his own ass to do that.
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Uh... Oriet. If it's prostate cancer he'd have to kick his own ass to do that.
Hey, that sounds like fun! :D
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Best of luck in your treatment and recovery!
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From what you've posted over the years, you've beaten much worse than this. I've no doubt that you'll be fine, friend.
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Uh... Oriet. If it's prostate cancer he'd have to kick his own ass to do that.
Yeah, but he's Sandman. I'm pretty sure he can kick his own ass and then buy himself a pint as a "No hard feelings" cause he's that awesome.
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You show that thing who's boss. Why should it be any different from anything else and not run screaming in terror?
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*hugs Sandy!*
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Here's to a full recovery. Best of luck, dude.
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At least it's not Diabeetus.
But seriously, fuck cancer.
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But seriously, fuck cancer.
Hey, save that for the Rule 34 thread!
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Uh... Oriet. If it's prostate cancer he'd have to kick his own ass to do that.
If anyone can do it it's Sandman.
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Oh damn. Well, at least the doctors sound optimistic. We are all pulling for you.
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I may not post that often, but my thoughts are with you, Sandman.
On the upside, if you get your prostate removed, no more prostate exams!
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Okay, my father didn't laugh when I told him that either.
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I know it is all too easy for me to say this, but try to keep a positive attitude. Cancer can be beaten... I had a tumour removed 41 years ago and I have subsequently been so obnoxiously full of Positive Mental Attitude that it has not dared show its face again. If it comes to surgery and the prostrate is removed - well, at least it won't be around to swell up in later life and strangle your ureter (another example of unintellgent design!).
Enough preaching - good luck!
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Damn Sandman, sorry to hear about the bad news. I hope the cancer can be dealt with effectively.
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Great big granny-hug, Sandman. So sorry that this should have happened to you; I'm glad they've caught it, though.
Never mind what non-medics might say; listen to your doctors; and take someone with you to consultations to take notes and to remind you of all the questions you would otherwise forget to ask. You can beat this and be healthier than ever. May you get the best of treatment and the least of side-effects.
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Great big granny-hug, Sandman. So sorry that this should have happened to you; I'm glad they've caught it, though.
Never mind what non-medics might say; listen to your doctors; and take someone with you to consultations to take notes and to remind you of all the questions you would otherwise forget to ask. You can beat this and be healthier than ever. May you get the best of treatment and the least of side-effects.
As long as he's not listening to those people who believe in "holistic" medicine and "homeopathic" cures, he should be okay.