So this time it's prostate cancer

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So this time it's prostate cancer

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A biopsy three weeks ago confirmed what I suspected for several months since getting a MRI. Gleeson score is 7(3+4), which makes it not super aggressive, but definitely on the edge of needing attention. I have decided to go for a prostatectomy, which is scheduled for December 14, so as to deal with it once and for all. Given my age, my urologist agreed that it was the most sensible course.
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Very sorry to hear that, Scooter. Best wishes for a full recovery in the shortest time possible.

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You have to wait until December 14?! The outrage! If only you had access to American healthcare! [\sarcasm]

Sorry to hear this Scooter, glad your routine followup care caught it early and it can be dealt with swiftly. You’ll be in my spaghetti ‘prayers’ for a speedy and comfortable recovery.
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So sorry, Scooter. Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
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BoSoxGal wrote:
Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:48 am
You have to wait until December 14?!
I know, right? I had no idea what might be happening in hospitals still dealing with COVID-induced backlogs. And it would have been even faster if I had been on the ball. The doctor's office sent me pre-op forms two weeks ago and I didn't realize they went to my spam folder or it could have been even sooner. As it is, I barely have time to get my shit together before I have to start my 14-day isolation at the start of next week.
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Best wishes for a good outcome.

Your collective inability to acknowledge this obvious truth makes you all look like fools.


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Sorry to hear this. Here is hoping you have the best possible outcome under the circumstances.

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Fight the good fight. Best wishes for a successful outcome and a speedy return to health.
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Hey mate, be strong, keep well, and keep us informed.

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Best wishes on a successful surgery and full recovery.

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So THAT is why you've been so grouchy. We are all watching your struggle, guessing if it is our turn next. Give us some good news. I can infer the message of your blocked posts from the following comments. Unfoeing at Christmas is getting closer. I'll quit discussing that issue in public.

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Sorry to hear that Scooter; all the best in your upcoming surgery and recovery. I'm sure it will be fine.

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Scooter, I’m so sorry to read this. I know that you will persevere and beat it, as you have before. Sending you all the good karma and wishes for your surgery and recovery.
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Methuselah wrote:
Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:49 pm
So THAT is why you've been so grouchy.
No, it's you.
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I shouldn't argue with sick guys. Lots of luck.

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Don't hold back on my account. I certainly won't.
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Made it home yesterday, not too uncomfortable, but cranky. I hate catheters. And the experience leaves me wondering how anyone could find sounding to be pleasurable.
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I clicked on your link there. I knew that I probably shouldn't, and now I wish I hadn't. Let's hope it's all for the best and heading towards the light at the end of the tunnel. I should probably rephrase that. Cheers Scooter.

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Best wishes for a clean path report, and remember, for the next 10 days percocet is your best friend.
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Actually no real pain to speak of, and percs make me vomit. My surgeon gave me a scrip for 10 hydromorphone, I used one last night and might use another tonight, just to dull any jabs of pain I might get moving around in my sleep.
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