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Cellar Scribblings
CellarDweller:
--- Quote from: Kelda on February 09, 2011, 02:20:56 pm ---Your dad was having radiation treatment? So glad its finished and I hope its gone well for him. xxx
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Yes, he was undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer. I really didn't talk about it because it was never "life or death" for him.
Allow me to explain:
4 years ago dad had an enlarged prostate. He went through tests and came back clear, it was just a mild infection. However, his doctor informed him that since that incident occured, he should be much more vigilant with his prostate exams, so he started to get them done every six months.
At his last exam in October, something turned up and he tested positive for cancer. His doctor told him they found it so early that one of his options was to do "nothing", and if he decided to do that, the doctor gave him 10 -15 years.
Dad didn't want to do "nothing" so he opted for radiation treatment, and was given a 100% recovery rate. He's been getting treatments since around the end of November, and his last treatment will be Tuesday next week. As of then, he'll be cancer free.
Obviously, he'll have to still monitor closely, but there is no immediate danger.
southendmd:
Thanks for the update, Chuck. I'm glad your dad is almost done with that.
Sason:
Glad it was discovered and treated so early, Chuck.
Best wishes to your dad.
Kelda:
Sounds like a good outcome. Big hugs to you and your family.
CellarDweller:
Hiya BetterMost friends.
how is everyone doing today?
;D
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