gunboat Posted March 28, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2011 hi all not sure if this is the right place for this but here goes. at kregerdoodles mx saturaday i have come out and told the houston bunch that i have prostate cancer. i have known about this for about a month now. brad and lonna were the first to know and keeped it to them selves until i was ready to go public (as i feel ya'll are my family). i wanted to tell ya'll my self. i'ts in the early stages and i will be talking to my doctor wedesday about having the operation. i have read the old post here about other members haveing this cancer, and i just want to REMIND everyone that it's very important for our male love ones to have the psa blood test. i will keep everyone updated as time goes own. see ya'll down the road some where. reguards don c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 28, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers will be going out Don. Has to be rough on you now. We will keep praying they can get it out of there. Take care of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaDuck Posted March 28, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2011 Your in my thoughts and prayers Gunboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie725 Posted March 28, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2011 Gunboat ...... from an ole Groundpounder, you are in our thoughts and prayers...Hang Tough....and thanks for sharing the PSA blood test message with all. Been sharing that message with all for several years myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunkylump Posted March 28, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2011 Gunboat my friend, remain strong and positive. You can and will beat the demon, no doubt in our minds. We'll do what we can on our end to help you out every way possible, as I'm sure everyone in this large family will do as well. You can, and you will beat your adversary! gunk and beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog170 Posted March 28, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers will be coming, and you will be in our thoughts. This will try to hold you down. Just remember to smile and keep a positive manner. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nance56 Posted March 28, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 28, 2011 Prayers from Old Hippy and myself. Take care of yourself and if you need anything let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted March 28, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 28, 2011 Don wishing you the best of outcomes for your upcoming surgery & recovery. We'll be keeping you in thoughts & prayers as long as needed. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted March 28, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 28, 2011 Don, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Early stages all sound positive, so do as they say and be as positive as you always are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted March 28, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 28, 2011 All the best with the surgery Don. Thanks for the reminder to have those tests done annually! My doctor and I have had that "special" relationship going since I was 40. For 20 seconds of discomfort its all worth it in the end...excuse the pun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calperin Posted March 28, 2011 Share #11 Posted March 28, 2011 Gunboat, I have the same cancer detected last august 2010, and I decide to do the surgery on October 26, 2010. I had a Robotic (Somebody called Laparoscopic) surgery that I found was developed for the people that sells the Da Vinci Robots for that purposes. I was walking (Not without some pain) at the second day, and back home also on that day. After that, I was lucky that everything was encapsulated, and after 3 PSA tests still have cero on PSA level, what indicates the cancer is gone, and due to the encapsulation the probability to had mestastasis is almost 0. (I said almost because still is a probability, not a yes or no). It will take a couple of weeks (3 or 4) but everything will be Ok. You don't even will notice except to get sleep during the surgery, so don't worry everything will be Ok. Good luck and let us know how that goes. Carlos :bighug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naugh-T Posted March 28, 2011 Share #12 Posted March 28, 2011 Good luck to you Don, thinking of you Naugh-T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibents Posted March 28, 2011 Share #13 Posted March 28, 2011 Sorry to hear the news Don, I know it hits like you've been kicked in the gut, when I found out I thought he was talking to someone else until it seeps in. I had mine removed Nov of 09, I was given various options, Brachetherapy...radioactive seeding...Laproscopic and Cryotherapy....freezing...I researched on line and found out about the Da Vinchi robotic assisted surgery and this is what I opted for, its less invasive, nerve sparing and quick recovery time. I now belong to the Prostate support group in Windsor where we talk to guys that have been newly diagnosed, and help them understand their options and also give them support, as all of us have been where they are going. It does help to talk about it and know your not alone. If you do need to talk my # is in my profile, or PM me. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted March 28, 2011 Share #14 Posted March 28, 2011 Will keep you in our thoughts Don, hopefully all will go well and you will be back on your feet in no time, My Dad had PC so I get checked every year, glad they caught yours early. All the best, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted March 28, 2011 Share #15 Posted March 28, 2011 Your in our thoughts and prayers Gunboat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeman Posted March 28, 2011 Share #16 Posted March 28, 2011 [ Got some Friends that Got it last year. One went with Treatment No Surgery, 2nd one had surgery, & Both are doing good, & the 3rd one is Just Waiting hes had it for 3 years hes 77 Good Luck QUOTE=gunboat;571261]hi all not sure if this is the right place for this but here goes. at kregerdoodles mx saturaday i have come out and told the houston bunch that i have prostate cancer. i have known about this for about a month now. brad and lonna were the first to know and keeped it to them selves until i was ready to go public (as i feel ya'll are my family). i wanted to tell ya'll my self. i'ts in the early stages and i will be talking to my doctor wedesday about having the operation. i have read the old post here about other members haveing this cancer, and i just want to REMIND everyone that it's very important for our male love ones to have the psa blood test. i will keep everyone updated as time goes own. see ya'll down the road some where. reguards don c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted March 28, 2011 Share #17 Posted March 28, 2011 Your in our thoughts and prayers. After reading these stories, I'm glad that my doc has me take the PSA blood test. Wishing you a positive outcome on your upcoming surgery & recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted March 28, 2011 Share #18 Posted March 28, 2011 I had a high PSA about 10 years ago. Watched it for a few years and then went through all the biopsies, etc. Turns out I just have an enlarged prostate, and higher than normal PSA counts are not an absolute indication that cancer is present. At least that's what they are now saying. Back then it was positive. It scared the 'H' out of me for over a year until all the tests were taken. Now I don't think about it much. Good luck with yours and prayers sent.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 28, 2011 Share #19 Posted March 28, 2011 Don, Thanks for letting us know. You have a lot of friends here who really do care about you. I hate the "C" word about as much as any other word I know but I am encouraged by the fact that they have identified the possibility at an early stage. I have confidence that you are going to be just fine and we are going to offer up plenty or prayers to back that up. Take Care, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted March 29, 2011 Share #20 Posted March 29, 2011 You and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Glad its in the early stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooder1 Posted March 29, 2011 Share #21 Posted March 29, 2011 Don, Sorry to hear this news. I was a young 43 when mine was detected (runs in my family). After they took 12 different samples during the biopsie it was tested and the doc said I had a aggressive form but was still contained inside the prostate. Back then the options werent as good as they are now for treatment. I went with total removal which was very evassive surgury back then. 5 days in hospital, cath and bag for 3 weeks after (that really sucked) but hey here it is 10 years later and my last psa test was.025 the same it was a month after the surgury. Even though I went through alot of pain I dont regret it a bit going with the total removal. So do your research and consult with you doc and make the best decision for you. Wishing you the best. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimhigh Posted March 29, 2011 Share #22 Posted March 29, 2011 Don, per our conversation Saturday, you will kick its butt! You've been through tougher times! Good luck my friend...you will be dancing the watusi again before you know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 29, 2011 Share #23 Posted March 29, 2011 Don,Deb and I continue our prayers for you and we are here if you need us. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted March 29, 2011 Share #24 Posted March 29, 2011 Thinking good thoughts for you Don. Had the scare myself two years ago but the biopsy was negative. Now I have the PSA test twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted March 29, 2011 Share #25 Posted March 29, 2011 Charlene and I will be praying for a successful surgery and full recovery............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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