Bruce's cancer condition Update

[Brad]

Good luck. We're pullin' for you.

[papsrus]

Go for the surgery. A guy I work w/ had it done he was back to work 4 weeks later. That was over two years ago and he's fine now. My father-in-law did the radiation and chemo around the same time and he's not doing as well. The chemo really did a number on him. Had you been having your PSA test annually or was this the first time?

I appreciate all the good vibes. I'm sure I'll be OK. Small, early stage, contained and all that.

I think you're right about the surgery, J.H.

I'd gotten my PSA checked routinely as part of my annual physical. It had been trending up over the last few years. This year it broke through whatever threshold they use to determine if a biopsy is needed.

Thanks again everyone. I'm fine. I have good people around me. It's just going to be a hassle and a bit of a long road back, more than anything else.

[connoisseur series500]

All the best to Paps and Bruce.

I second that.

[Chalupa]

Good luck Paps. Sounds like they caught very early. I'm sure you'll be fine.

[BruceW]

Hello Everyone,

I have been in communication with Paps on this very dangerous condition regarding the prostate. Paps has asked me a lot of questions which I gladly answered for him. I tried to give him factual information straight from the hip so that he would know what he is in for. Paps was very responsive in receiving this information and we had good exchanges of information. I personally believe he has the information to make an informed decision on his condition. From what I have learned about Paps condition, he should be perfectly ok as the cancer was caught early enough to have not spread or gotten into his bone structure. All the best to you Paps.

And

a very heart felt thank you from me to all of you guys and gals on the board for your best wishes for me also. My cancer PSA is now a whopping 0.09. That is just about absolute perfect. I had my latest PSA test last week so I am feeling good. Words cannot convey enough how important all the one liners and paragraphs of support have helped me through this process. As I am 73 and have very very little actual family left alive, this board became an extended family for me. The most enlightening thing I learned is that it doesn't take but a very little to help someone through trying times. Thank you again for me and Paps.

Me getting some practice two days ago

[papsrus]

Hello Everyone,

I have been in communication with Paps on this very dangerous condition regarding the prostate. Paps has asked me a lot of questions which I gladly answered for him. I tried to give him factual information straight from the hip so that he would know what he is in for. Paps was very responsive in receiving this information and we had good exchanges of information. I personally believe he has the information to make an informed decision on his condition. From what I have learned about Paps condition, he should be perfectly ok as the cancer was caught early enough to have not spread or gotten into his bone structure. All the best to you Paps.

And

a very heart felt thank you from me to all of you guys and gals on the board for your best wishes for me also. My cancer PSA is now a whopping 0.09. That is just about absolute perfect. I had my latest PSA test last week so I am feeling good. Words cannot convey enough how important all the one liners and paragraphs of support have helped me through this process. As I am 73 and have very very little actual family left alive, this board became an extended family for me. The most enlightening thing I learned is that it doesn't take but a very little to help someone through trying times. Thank you again for me and Paps.

Me getting some practice two days ago

And thank you Bruce. Good vibes always.

[Chalupa]

Way to go Bruce!!

[BFrank]

Best of luck to you both.

[Quincy]

To getting healthy again! Paps, I wish the best in putting all of this to where years later in a short-handed way you can say "Yeah, I did that too." Practice your John Wayne imitation in the meantime and copy results off of Bruce for this test in life.

[king ubu]

Best of luck to you both.

Yes indeed!

[BERIGAN]

Great news Bruce!

Paps, very sorry to hear about this, but like folks said, catching this early is what will make all the difference in the world! Best of Luck!!!

[Harold_Z]

All the best of luck to you guys.

[jazzbo]

I want the very best of health for you both!

You both have all the right moves!

[AllenLowe]

I'm late to this but happy that both you guys are doing so well.

[paul secor]

Great to hear good news from Bruce! & Thanks for posting the photo.

Paps - All the best to you. Glad it was detected early. That will make all the difference.

[Peter Johnson]

All my best to both of you. Paps, so glad you were able to get this detected so early. My father went through it about ten years ago, had the surgery, and there's no trace of the cancer now. There's loads of good precedent. Take care of yourself and keep us posted.

[B. Goren.]

Best of luck to you both.

[Jim Alfredson]

Awesome, Bruce! Thank you for the update and I'm really happy to know you're doing so well!

Paps, you're doing the right thing; stay strong and you'll be fine! We need you around here to knock some sense into our resident righties!

[sidewinder]

Good luck and all the best !

[jostber]

Best wishes to you both!

[Free For All]

I just read Bruce's post and wanted to say how happy I am to hear the good news.

All the best to both of you!

[Tom 1960]

Best of luck to both of you gentleman. May you grace these halls for years to come.

[Big Al]

Hello Everyone,

I have been in communication with Paps on this very dangerous condition regarding the prostate. Paps has asked me a lot of questions which I gladly answered for him. I tried to give him factual information straight from the hip so that he would know what he is in for. Paps was very responsive in receiving this information and we had good exchanges of information. I personally believe he has the information to make an informed decision on his condition. From what I have learned about Paps condition, he should be perfectly ok as the cancer was caught early enough to have not spread or gotten into his bone structure. All the best to you Paps.

And

a very heart felt thank you from me to all of you guys and gals on the board for your best wishes for me also. My cancer PSA is now a whopping 0.09. That is just about absolute perfect. I had my latest PSA test last week so I am feeling good. Words cannot convey enough how important all the one liners and paragraphs of support have helped me through this process. As I am 73 and have very very little actual family left alive, this board became an extended family for me. The most enlightening thing I learned is that it doesn't take but a very little to help someone through trying times. Thank you again for me and Paps.

Me getting some practice two days ago

1. You gave him information from the hip? I thought he was dealing with prostate cancer! (p'doom kssshh!!!)

2. Of course, Bruce's information oughta be from the hip, as he's one of the hippest cats around! (p'doom kssh!!!)

3. Of course, given paps condition and his name, maybe he should see a gynecologist. Then he could get a papsrusmear! (boooo!!! hisss!!! p'doom p'doom thudda thudda thuddaa..... ksshhh!!!!)

Thank you! I'm hear all night!

Seriously, my prayers of thanks and continued recuperation are with you both.

Edited September 16, 2009 by Big Al

[papsrus]

[connoisseur series500]

Great news, Bruce! Nice words.