Author Topic: I Have Prostate Cancer (Read 33182 times)

techy5025 · « **Reply #50 on:** November 10, 2009, 09:51:27 AM »

Bobby....sounds like you are in good hands.

One of my friends has a neighbor that is both his golfing partner and his doctor. The first time he went in to his office for a physical and the dreaded "finger test" was required, his doctor turned to him and said "this is when I stop being your friend and start being your doctor!"

Jim

BobbyR · « **Reply #51 on:** November 10, 2009, 10:51:34 AM »

Quote from: coldright on November 10, 2009, 09:44:28 AM

Bobby,
We are all pulling for you. Glad that you are being very proactive. I'm sure the exam is as much fun as a pelvic... endurable for the information they give us. Maybe they should train girlfriends and wives to do an accurate exam? Wouldn't that be fun! Regardless, keep us posted this week on the results and your treatment options.
Cheers,
~C

I am not sure I would like my wife to have that privilege. She is a tough Polish girl from the neighborhood and has a temper. (I would have it no other way actually) Who knows what retribution she would exact.

If everything I am hearing so far is correct and I will have a consultation tomorrow, I am looking at this as an annoyance rather than a tragedy. After discussing this with my much smarter MD Brother, the new shaped radiation looks like the best option. I guess I am lucky in that I am in the area that has a lot of resources. I am within driving distance of NYU, Columbia Presbretian, Sloan Kettering, Yale New Haven.

Having said that, if you wait too long none of that means squat.

BobbyR · « **Reply #52 on:** November 10, 2009, 10:54:03 AM »

Quote from: techy5025 on November 10, 2009, 09:51:27 AM

Bobby....sounds like you are in good hands.

One of my friends has a neighbor that is both his golfing partner and his doctor. The first time he went in to his office for a physical and the dreaded "finger test" was required, his doctor turned to him and said "this is when I stop being your friend and start being your doctor!"

Jim

Jim, you are correct. If he realy wants to be a close frind he will keep both hands on your shoulders while he checks.

Ecosse · « **Reply #53 on:** November 10, 2009, 11:57:32 AM »

"I am not sure I would like my wife to have that privilege. She is a tough Polish girl from the neighborhood and has a temper. (I would have it no other way actually) Who knows what retribution she would exact.

"

"If everything I am hearing so far is correct and I will have a consultation tomorrow, I am looking at this as an annoyance rather than a tragedy. "

hope all goes well for the consultation. and kudos to keeping your head about all this.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #54 on:** November 10, 2009, 12:28:33 PM »

Moooooooon Riiiiiiiiver!!! Ever do time, doc?

Godspeed on the recovery, Bobby.

lynchj · « **Reply #55 on:** November 11, 2009, 09:48:39 AM »

OMG I'm so sorry to hear this Bobby. thanks for the great advice, hopefully your words will encourage others to be proactive and get checked, I got mine checked and a colonoscopy just after my 50th birthday.
I know you are not looking for symapthy but you have mine. Good luck and my prayers are out to you.

Jack Lynch

McQueen 750 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 11, 2009, 04:16:05 PM »

Stay strong, I'll say a prayer for ya. If ya don't mind me asking, how old r ya?

BobbyR · « **Reply #57 on:** November 11, 2009, 05:09:29 PM »

Quote from: McQueen 750 on November 11, 2009, 04:16:05 PM

Stay strong, I'll say a prayer for ya. If ya don't mind me asking, how old r ya?

I am 59 going on 16 according to the wife. I may grow old but I don't intend to grow up.

McQueen 750 · « **Reply #58 on:** November 11, 2009, 05:22:04 PM »

Haha thats awesome. btw, saw your post in the Military thread. Thank you so much for your service. From a 26 yr old kid in California who's enjoying freedom.

UnCrash · « **Reply #59 on:** November 11, 2009, 05:25:15 PM »

Wishing you all the best Bobby!

BobbyR · « **Reply #60 on:** November 11, 2009, 06:11:16 PM »

Quote from: McQueen 750 on November 11, 2009, 05:22:04 PM

Haha thats awesome. btw, saw your post in the Military thread. Thank you so much for your service. From a 26 yr old kid in California who's enjoying freedom.

No thanks needed. Just defend freedom in whatever way you can, and you will have done your part.

bucky katt · « **Reply #61 on:** November 11, 2009, 06:37:05 PM »

it's good that youre in the area you are Bobby. i know from personal experience how great the docs at yale new haven are.

BobbyR · « **Reply #62 on:** November 12, 2009, 08:10:08 PM »

We sat down with the Doc and all the scan came out clear so it is localized. While it scored moderately aggressive (Gleeson 6 &

I have time to pick the right treatment.

The choices seem to be beam radiation or surgery. Each has it's plus and minus. My brother is a Doc and I have a top Pathologist as a friend who will check those slides a second time. Six out of 12 samples were positive.

My PSA is still fairly low, which it turns out is not a very reliable indicator. More aggressive cells produce less PSA than more mildly aggressive cells. There is no substitute for a well trained finger. Fellas when he slaps on the glove relax, it could save your life.

This whole thing is gonna suck, but I am a lucky man nonetheless.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #63 on:** November 12, 2009, 09:04:01 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on November 11, 2009, 05:09:29 PM

Quote from: McQueen 750 on November 11, 2009, 04:16:05 PM
Stay strong, I'll say a prayer for ya. If ya don't mind me asking, how old r ya?
I am 59 going on 16 according to the wife. I may grow old but I don't intend to grow up.

Glad to hear it's localised Bobby, get your guys busy and stick that thumb up.

I bet your wife is thrilled to bits having a toy boy

Sam.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #64 on:** November 12, 2009, 10:18:02 PM »

Very glad to hear the good news. Sure could've been MUCH worse.

medic09 · « **Reply #65 on:** November 13, 2009, 06:55:50 AM »

Glad to hear that it is limited. And thanks for the reminder to all the guys to get checked.

ColinMc · « **Reply #66 on:** November 13, 2009, 07:35:35 AM »

Glad to hear you got good news! Here's to hoping everything goes well Bobby!

B.O.X.N.I.F.E. · « **Reply #67 on:** November 15, 2009, 12:05:18 AM »

good luck man, i had a fissure that wouldn't heal and went from being really embarassed to baring my ass with no hesitation! go for regular check ups, let the doctor do this thing and think very not-gay thoughts while he works. you'll be happier and healthier in the end! get it, in the end!?!

seriously, glad you caught it early and you're def going to beat it.

Hush · « **Reply #68 on:** November 15, 2009, 01:02:05 AM »

Hey Bobby...can I have your bike?

Just kidding, good on you for chasing this up, I've got mates at work that have had the operations and they are all looking forward to a long healthy life.
I guess I better bite this bullet and go see my Doc, over 50 and haven't had the checkup for a few years.
Sounds like your prognosis is good.

Ecosse · « **Reply #69 on:** November 15, 2009, 01:42:54 AM »

frankly, i requested the finger test at my 40th (happy birthday to me!) and anyone who get's their panties in a twist about "gayness" or whatever should grow up. it's a sight less than what women have to endure, it's a freakin medical procedure, and it could save your skin.

now, inspection my cajones in the shower is an odd experience. geez i cringe just thinking about it but i suppose one should get over that as well.

continued best wishes bobby.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #70 on:** November 15, 2009, 02:27:45 AM »

Did i get this correct? you don't mind a bloke sticking his finger in your butt but you won't feel your own balls.....

Did i miss anything.....

Mick

Hush · « **Reply #71 on:** November 15, 2009, 09:50:23 AM »

Just exactly what are you doing in the shower Ecosse?

kghost · « **Reply #72 on:** November 15, 2009, 10:01:07 AM »

Hi Bobby,

Been monitoring your thread here. (while not around much I do like to keep up with whats happening with members)

My father underwent the Beam Radiation with the iodine pellets.

Wasn't do bad nor debillitating

I wanted you to know your in our prayers and our thoughts are with you.

BobbyR · « **Reply #73 on:** November 15, 2009, 12:36:47 PM »

Thanks guys, your good wishes very much appreciated. I am mulling over treatment options. Surgery may be the answer in that I may just want to be done with. The thing that always drives you crazy is so many choices with differing opinions.

bill440cars · « **Reply #74 on:** November 15, 2009, 01:08:40 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on November 15, 2009, 12:36:47 PM

Thanks guys, your good wishes very much appreciated. I am mulling over treatment options. Surgery may be the answer in that I may just want to be done with. The thing that always drives you crazy is so many choices with differing opinions.

I can only imagine what you are going through AND dealing with Bobby. I Pray that all goes well and look forward to hearing the Positive results of all this, as I KNOW you are.

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Author Topic: I Have Prostate Cancer (Read 33182 times)