Thinking of you!! ~ Birdland, Shepla, & 56 Pontiac :)

Hi~Birdland , Hi~Shepla ,   & Hi~56 Pontiac,     October 12 th just around the corner…… I wanted to let you know we continue to keep you close ~ in our thoughts and prayers!   A gentle reminder…. To please keep in touch next week ~and~ as soon as your healing/recovery time allows you to do so after the 12th.   Okay J   We are sending extra “waves of strength” to each of you at this time.   And know that we will definitely be with you on surgery day!!!   We will be on the lookout for a new thread specific to you….. This would be great!!!   Example:   Surgery Update ~ (you)   In Friendship, Lee & Buddy   "GOD Bless You"   It's a little prayer "GOD Bless You"... but it means so much each day, It means may angels guard you and guide you on your way.                                  ~ author unknown ~   mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy 53 RRP April 3, 2006   PSA 4.6 Gleason 3+3=6 T2a   Confined to Prostate June 29th PSA Less than 0.1 Non-detectable   :)

Those last few days of waiting are tough! We know it - have been there. Just a quick note to say these next hours/days will all fly by - really! Wishing the very best recovery/outcome for all three of you.

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Husband age 65

PSA on 5/1: 4.2 (doubled in 13 mos.; up to 4.3 on 6/1)

DaVinci Surgery 8/2/06

T2a (at biopsy)

T4c (at pathology) w/cancer cell leakage into fatty tissue

Post-Surgical PSA on 10/3/06 - undetectable!

Future: PSA tests twice-yearly

Hi,

Just thought I let you guys know that Curtis had his surgery Tuesday and is doing very well in his recovery...although, like all the other guys he wants to get that catheter out as soon as possible.  Only time he takes pain med is just before bed at night and only takes 1/2 dose.

Yes the waiting is the worse part..I'm so glad it's over now.  He was supposed to have his surgery next Tuesday the 10th, but they moved it up a week and we're glad it's done and he's on the mend.

You are all three in my thoughts and prayers...Keep the chin up....you'll be fine.

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Ellen

 

Curtis, 63,  Diagnosed Aug 21, 2006

T1C

Gleason 3+3=6, 3+4=7

PSA 4.10

 

Bone Scan Negative!!

DiVinci surgery done on October 3rd, 2006

hi guys, the day is quickly approaching and the next thing you know you'll be meeting in the halls! you're in our thoughts and prayers....kat

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Husband Jeff 56 years old
diagnosed July 27, 2006
PSA 6.5
2 positive areas in biopsy, Gleason 3+3=6
Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy August 30, 2006

Hey, Birdland, Shepla and 56Pontiac.

May you have the best fortunes this week as you journey into the darkness of sleep and awake in the lightness of being cancer free. God speed

Daveed

Our thoughts and prayers are still comin’ atchu guys….. 

 

Hi ~ Shepla you sound great!!!!!  When we have our “Friendship Retreat!!!!” You can be part of the entertainment J  while Spinbiscuit cooks the Spaghetti and we’ll have a great ‘ole time.

 

Beautiful words from Daveed….. truly…..Heartfelt by all of us!

 

It’s true…. The guys in this forum have had some beautiful words to share along the way and they have been very strong words.

 

It is a wonderful forum where true feelings can be shared and understood.

 

In Friendship ~  Lee & Buddy

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mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy 53

RRP April 3, 2006   PSA 4.6 Gleason 3+3=6 T2a   Confined to Prostate

June 29th PSA Less than 0.1 Non-detectable  :)

Hi 56 Pontiac, Your thoughts touched us!!! So much of what you said is the way we feel.  How many commercials have you seen about prostate problems... and never gave them a second thought!!!  We too feel that we are to be a messenger for making others aware of this terrible disease ~ prostate cancer.  I guess because I’m a mama bluebird chirp, chirp, and chirp!!!  We were a good pick for the job...        Your beliefs should not offend anyone because we all have a higher power somewhere in our lives.  It may not be the higher power you worship....or the higher power that I worship... and that's okay!!!  We are here for a reason and we just happen to know what our reason is.... we are here to spread the knowledge and strength to those who are newly diagnosed and are floundering in their attempt to find peace with this disease.  We can help if the door is open for us to share.   We felt strongly about sharing “OUR JOURNEY”… which we have!!!! from DRE to our 6th month healing/recovery and it's a good feeling to know that we are helping others. Knowledge is Power and Power takes away the fear.   This forum is a wonderful place where true feelings can be shared and understood.   Sending special prayers filled with strength for the next stepping-stone on Thursday.   We will be here waiting to hear from you!!   In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy 53 RRP April 3, 2006   PSA 4.6 Gleason 3+3=6 T2a   Confined to Prostate June 29th PSA Less than 0.1 Non-detectable   :)

hey guys, we're eagerly waiting to hear how you are doing. hopefully today you will be racing down the halls together.....well, maybe not racing, but at least walking!

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Husband Jeff 56 years old
diagnosed July 27, 2006
PSA 6.5
2 positive areas in biopsy, Gleason 3+3=6
Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy August 30, 2006