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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: mcmich on May 08, 2013, 08:48:38 am
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About 4weeks ago my DH (Don) went for his annual check-up at the GP's. I'm so glad that he does go for this check - so many men don't go for regular health checks. He had nothing invasive, just blood tests and returned a positive PSA (prostate) this doesn't always mean cancer, just an indication. Based on this test, Don had a biopsy and it turns out he has a 5.4cm tumour. He had absoloutely no symptoms - a bit unusual for that sized tumour.
On Monday, 13th May he has opted for a radical prostatectomy (there are lots of options). We are hopeful that it is all contained and further treatment won't be necessary.
Please, encourage all the precious men in your life, no matter what the age (Don is 53) to have a PSA blood test - doesn't mean they have cancer, just an indicator.
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Michele positive thoughts to you both,and scary that there were no symptoms. although my dh is only 39 he has a yearly checkup with his doctor as does my dad, thanks for a very good message to all the darling men in our lives xx
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Oh Mich, how scary :o :( Lots of love to you both, I hope everything goes smoothly :-*
Silly SD threw out his bowel screening kit last year >:(
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Much so sorry to hear the news. This a great reminder to ensure regular checks are kept up by both men and women.
All the best for next week.
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Thanks for that Michele. I was actually present when my DH had his examination last year. He had that and I had my Pap smear and we got our annual blood test results all at the same time. The GP thought it was a great idea.
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Thanks for the posting Michele and good luck to you both on the 13th. :-* :-*
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Gosh that's scary - especially that he had no symptoms with a tumour of that size. Men tend to be reluctant to have these checks.
I only hope Don comes through his operation with flying colours. My thoughts are with you both.
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Thanks for sharing McMitch. Wishing you both all the best and hope all goes well.
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Wishing you & Don all the best Michelle.
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Thank you for the reminder.
Best wishes to you both xx
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Mich, I've got everything crossed that all goes well with the op. and that its all clear from there on in!!! Lots of love and the best of the best good wishes to you both ...!
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Yes, thank you for the reminder. All the best with the operation.
Take care x
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Thank you Michelle.
All the very best to your DH for his op. How lucky that you did this routine test.
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Mich and Don - all the best. Thanks for sharing this at what must be a worrying time for both of you. Our thoughts are with you.
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Thank you for sharing Michele. Such an important thing. Wishing you both all the best for the 13th xox
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This is a very thought provoking reminder to make sure our loved ones get regular checkups.If your post saves one life Michele it will be fantastic.
The very best to you and Don. :-* :-*
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Thanks for posting this Mich. we are particularly thinking of you both and hope all is straightforward on Monday.
My DH had his prostate checked after the totally unexpected kidney tumour was discovered.
id like to mention in this topical thread that kidney cancer is often silent, and was only discovered by an ultra sound scan.
Nothing showed in the bloods at all, it was an 8 cm tumour. It turned out to be a clear cell carcinoma.
DH had had periodic episodes of fatigue and sweats on and off for a while and had a lot of tests 2 yrs ago. He was told he was fine, he clearly was not, we should have pushed harder. He just accepted that he'd have to live with it. Anyone else with these symptoms or unexplained troubles should ask for an ultra sound scan, even if the bloods are clear.
It was acid reflux and nausea this time that sent him to the Dr. It may or may not have been connected, but the cancer was found and has been dealt with. He is still recovering post op, but feels much better.
We send our very best wishes to you both. Xxx
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Thank you for all the well wishes - very kind. Don was very touched by your concern. :)
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Michelle, hope all goes well for your DH
My DH has that screening PSA every year.
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So sorry to read ths mich. Yhank goodness he went for his check up.
Wishing it goes well with the op & that will be it.
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Thinking of you Mich please let us know how it goes :)
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Mich and Don all the best for The. 13th and a speedy recovery . Love and live everyday.
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So sorry to hear your news. Any op is a worry. All the best for the 13th and keep positive.
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Thanx for sharing Michele. :-*
Thinking of you both and wishing Don the best of care for his op and recovery. :-* :-* :-*
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Thanks for sharing Michele. Thinking of you both and wishing Don a speedy recovery from his operation.
Marie
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Michele, best wishes for the 13 th. he is so lucky to have you to look after him post OP.
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Michelle, just wondering how DH is after his op yesterday?
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Hoping all went well Mich... Been thinking of you and DH.
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Hope all is well Michelle. :)
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Hope all went well mcmich. :)
Marie
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I was thinking of you both yesterday. Hope everything is well.
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Me too Mich any results yet? Fingers are crossed :)
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Thinking of you both and hope all went as planned.
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Thankyou all for the well wishes.
Don flew through the op as expected as he was so well leading up to surgery. He's up and in a chair today.
Just the wait for the pathology results now. Hopefully home on Thursday :D
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Great news Michelle.
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That's all sounding good. Fingers crossed for a favourable pathology result.
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Great Mich did they say how long pathology would be?
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Great stuff, good to hear all seems great.
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Sounding good Mcmich, fingers crossed for good pathology result
Marie
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Thanks for the update Michele xx
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Thanx for the update Mich. Hope the path report is good. :)
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Thanks for the update Michele. :-*
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Great news so far Michele. Thank you xox
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Glad to hear things are going well Mich :-* :-*
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Thanks for letting us know Michele. I'm pleased he had no dramas.
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Pleased all well and hoping for good results.
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Just catching up now, I'm so sorry to hear this mich but very glad they caught it and he has done well throughout the op. I do hope this gives him the all clear from now on.
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DH back to the specialist today for pathology results. Best news ever - surgery has got everything. ;D
We are off to book flights and accommodation for Melbourne. :D :D
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Great news Michele!
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Fantastic news Michelle, you must both be over the moon.
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Great news Michelle
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Brilliant news, mich...incredible relief for the two of you!!!! So pleased for you!!! :)
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I feel so happy and relieved for you. Such wonderful news on a Friday afternoon.
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Mich that is great news so happy for you both :)
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Thankyou all. We are extremely happy and grateful that it was detected early and surgery is all that was required.
A couple of weeks and Don will be back at work. If he had an office job he would be back sooner. ;D
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So very happy for you both. ;D
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Wonderful news Michele, enjoy your trip. :D
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Happy faces all around!!! So relieved for you both Mich :-*
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Fantastic news for you both Michele :D
Enjoy your trip to Melbourne ;D
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Great news on two fronts Michele, firstly DH will be fine and secondly we get to meet you both at Chookie's lunch. Excellent!
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Just logged on to read this wonderful news Michele.You both must be so relieved.It's made my day. :-* :-*
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We are both so thankful and looking forward to meeting everyone at Chookie and Ral's. ;D ;D
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great news Michele ;D
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The original reason for posting about Don was to raise awareness of prostate cancer. It is worth encouraging the men in your life to have a blood test. Don had the best outcome as the cancer was detected early. As he didn't have any symptoms it could have been a very different outcome.
We are so thankful and hope this encourages other men to have a PSA blood test. :)
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Omg so glad they caught it michelle and now i understand why you are wanting to celebrate... So happy it all worked out xx
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Michelle, My DH has one every year, and a full hour medical. :)
The best money we spend on ourselves, well worth the tests.
So glad the results were good.
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Michele, this is the very best news. I mean the good report. Coming to meet all for lunch is a bonus. We look forward to catching up and meeting Don.
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Brilliant news Michele. Very happy for you both.
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How relieved you both must feel.
Very happy to hear your good news
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So pleased to hear the good news. Timely reminder for all our men.
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So glad to hear your news mcmich, It has really made my day. Take care
Marie
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Just seen this, hooray.
So pleased, and relieved and know exactly how you feel.
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Have a great trip xxxx
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Obviously I'm way behind but that's awesome news Mich! xxxxx