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My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.

If anyone is interested, I'll keep you informed as this battle progresses.

By God, I'll never frackin' surrender! This may conquer me, but it will never, ever defeat me! Hell, I'm too frackin' mean to die! :D

Hooah!

I'm sorry to hear that, metaphorically speaking, but I'm pulling for you. ;)

sorry to hear that mister eutrusca sir :D
I'll have to send a fruit basket

but seriously don't give up and keep us posted man

Aww dude, that sucks. Anway, best wishes for your recovery.

if you don't mind, my prayers for a swift victory in your favor.

if you don't mind, my prayers for a swift victory in your favor.
I don't mind at all, JuNii. Thank you! :fluffle:

You're too ornery to die, dude. Despite our differences, I'm wishing the best for you.

Make sure you keep us updated so that when the victory party comes, I won't be too disoriented.

You're too ornery to die, dude. Despite our differences, I'm wishing the best for you.
I know you are, man. I've detected a pretty decent person hidden somewhere in there, despite your ... shall we say, rather liberal bent? :D

That sucks. My prayers are with you. I hope victory is swift and violent!

Keep us posted, man.

Make sure you keep us updated so that when the victory party comes, I won't be too disoriented.
Dude ... I've never known you to be "disoriented." A tad demented maybe, but never disoriented! :D

I hope you're OK Eut.

I blame George Bush!




























;)

You'll kick the shit out of the cancer. I'm surprised it made it this far.

That sucks. My prayers are with you. I hope victory is swift and violent!

Keep us posted, man.
ROFLMAO! Well, this particular battle is against a home-grown enemy using stealth and subterfuge, so it's a new sort of battle for me, but I'm reading up on my counterinsurgency techniques and will engage the enemy wherever I find him! :D

sorry to hear it Eutrusca. pimp slap that cancer...

I blame George Bush!

;)
ROFLMFOA! You would you ... you ...

nahh! Can't say it! ;)

I hope you're OK Eut.
Son, ah ain't got time ta die! :D

I know you are, man. I've detected a pretty decent person hidden somewhere in there, despite your ... shall we say, rather liberal bent? :D
I like to think that I'm decent because of my liberal bent. :D

I like to think that I'm decent because of my liberal bent. :D
Ohhh, no! You ain't draggin' me inta THAT one! :D

To summerize what the rest of the forum thinks...

Don't you DARE fucking die on us!!!

To summerize what the rest of the forum thinks...

Don't you DARE fucking die on us!!!
Yikes! Ok! Ok! It's not like I frackin' planned all this ya know! Sheesh! :D

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Good luck Eutrusca! I will be rooting for you!

good luck!!!! i'll be praying for you

Good luck Eutrusca! I will be rooting for you!
good luck!!!! i'll be praying for you

Thank you so much! All of you. I promise you that if there's any way at all of winning this battle, I will! :fluffle:

I hope you beat this.

Maybe it'll happy, snuggly cancer that comes with a catchy theme song! HOW FUCKING COOL WOULD THAT BE!?!?!

Luck to you, Eutrusca.

I just browse around casually, so I don't know you THAT well, but this thread alone shows your excellent, fighting character.

Take 'em down! Some more prayers your way.

Best of luck, Eut. Give those cells hell.

Many people have prostate cancer, you'll be fine. (Liberal from a Brazilian point of view, which means that, in the US, I'd be left of the greens, here.)

I just browse around casually, so I don't know you THAT well, but this thread alone shows your excellent, fighting character.

Take 'em down! Some more prayers your way.
Thank you. I learned early on that life has to be faced with courage, conviction and humor, and that sometimes the only way out is through. This is one of those situations.

Next month, I start a strenuous exercise program, aimed at rebuilding the magnificent physique I had when I was 53 ( smile ). I am also changing my diet to almost exclusively cancer-fighting vegetables. I have a few tricks up my sleeves and was gifted with what amounts to an almost unconquerable spirit. If it's at all possible to win this battle, I will.

A key component of any conflict is the support of the people who care about you. I include my NS friends among those and will, from time to time, draw strength from your friendship. This is something I value very highly indeed. Thank you!

:fluffle:

Might I suggest liquid silver?
It's been denounced by most scientists, but my crazy uncle gave us some.
It saved my dog from a supposedly "incurable" cancer.

Might I suggest liquid silver?
It's been denounced by most scientists, but my crazy uncle gave us some.
It saved my dog from a supposedly "incurable" cancer.

Listen to the crazy people, Eutrusca! It might save your life one day! :)

I'll be praying for you Eutrusca. Good luck with everything.

Yeah, we'll all be praying for you dude. :D

"John Wayne had cancer twice...second time they had to take out one of his lungs, and he said 'Take 'em both, cuz ah don't fuckin need 'em! I'll grow gills and breath like a fish!'" -Dennis Leary

You're gonna kick the everliving shit out of that cancer Eut!

We're all waiting for the party afterwards! :)

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.
Sorry to hear it, mate. I wish you all the best.

Good luck. Good news, though, I believe Prostate cancer has a very high survival rate. You'll be right!

Sorry to hear that Eut. A speedy recovery then!

I'm sure you know this already, but I'm told by people near and dear to me who have survived that the trick, and the tricky part, is to not give up or give into dispare.

Our prayers are with you... from all around the world.

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.

If anyone is interested, I'll keep you informed as this battle progresses.

By God, I'll never frackin' surrender! This may conquer me, but it will never, ever defeat me! Hell, I'm too frackin' mean to die! :D

Hooah!I hope all goes well with you. Good luck with fighting the cancer. :)

Keep fighting .... Good luck dude!

I'll be praying for you Eut.

Keep up the good fight.

Good luck and good fight...and by the way, find a good oncologist

Good luck, old chap!

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.

If anyone is interested, I'll keep you informed as this battle progresses.

By God, I'll never frackin' surrender! This may conquer me, but it will never, ever defeat me! Hell, I'm too frackin' mean to die! :D

Hooah!
aw shite :(

well i may think you're kinda nuts (;)), but you have my absolute best wishes. you seem to be pretty good at the whole fighting lark, so keep it up and kick its arse :fluffle:

aw shite :(

well i may think you're kinda nuts (;)), but you have my absolute best wishes. you seem to be pretty good at the whole fighting lark, so keep it up and kick its arse :fluffle:
I'll do my best, Metal dude! Thanks! ;)

Might I suggest liquid silver?
It's been denounced by most scientists, but my crazy uncle gave us some.
It saved my dog from a supposedly "incurable" cancer.
Huh? Say more.

I'll be praying for you Eutrusca. Good luck with everything.
Thank you, Mod-type person! I appreciate that. :)

:(

Good luck Eut. The drugs used to treat Prostate Cancer have nasty side effects ...

I've beat the big C twice and it's not so bad. So what if you lose both of your hairs? You still have most of your teeth! :p

All the best sugar. You know I'll wear out a rosary on you. shugah hugs

Good luck and may the force be with you.

Good luck Eut. The drugs used to treat Prostate Cancer have nasty side effects ...
Um ... thanks, I think! Heh! ;)

I've beat the big C twice and it's not so bad. So what if you lose both of your hairs? You still have most of your teeth! :p

All the best sugar. You know I'll wear out a rosary on you. shugah hugs
Oh no! Not the last of my hair! Shriek! [ runs away ] :D

Thank you, sweetie! ( HUGGGGGGGG )

Good luck and may the force be with you.
It always has been, or I wouldn't be here to go through this!

Thank you! :)

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.

If anyone is interested, I'll keep you informed as this battle progresses.

By God, I'll never frackin' surrender! This may conquer me, but it will never, ever defeat me! Hell, I'm too frackin' mean to die! :D

Hooah!
Feh. Anyone who falls out of an airplane with a f*ed up chute, and "only" busts himself up semi-non-fatally shoudn't have any trouble with a little snip&chemo. :D

I know you are, man. I've detected a pretty decent person hidden somewhere in there, despite your ... shall we say, rather liberal bent? :DWe all want you to win this one...

Like my grampa used to say: keep your good spirits up 'n' Make sure you have good looking nurses around. :fluffle:

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.

If anyone is interested, I'll keep you informed as this battle progresses.

By God, I'll never frackin' surrender! This may conquer me, but it will never, ever defeat me! Hell, I'm too frackin' mean to die! :D

Hooah!

Damn! I'm really sorry to hear those results. I was hoping for an all clear.

Best wishes, my friend, for competent and effective treatment.

Huh? Say more.

Eut, have a look at "Colloidal Silver" using Google (just for your info, since you asked).
But, best treatment as I have heard (I am not expert) is the insertion of a small radioactive pellet straight into the prostate using a needle, apparently no operation. Keep yourself informed. Some incompetent practitioners out there. Seek "second opinions".
Good luck sir!

Feh. Anyone who falls out of an airplane with a f*ed up chute, and "only" busts himself up semi-non-fatally shoudn't have any trouble with a little snip&chemo. :D
ROFL!!! True, true. :D

Aw, dammit. Everyone seems to be getting cancer these days, good luck beating it.

We all want you to win this one...

Like my grampa used to say: keep your good spirits up 'n' Make sure you have good looking nurses around. :fluffle:
Question is: will I be in any condition to do anything about it if any of them look back? :D

Damn! I'm really sorry to hear those results. I was hoping for an all clear.

Best wishes, my friend, for competent and effective treatment.
Thanks. At least I have good health coverage. We upgraded it to Prime Care just a few months ago. Talk about great timing! :)

Aw, dammit. Everyone seems to be getting cancer these days, good luck beating it.
I don't give up easily. :D

Question is: will I be in any condition to do anything about it if any of them look back? :DYou will find a way :fluffle:

When the time comes...you will find a way...to keep your good spirit up :D

i am not worried...You are a strong Man.

Eut, have a look at "Colloidal Silver" using Google (just for your info, since you asked).

Quackwatch has an article on it. (http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/PhonyAds/silverad.html) Snake oil.

Thanks. At least I have good health coverage. We upgraded it to Prime Care just a few months ago. Talk about great timing! :)


Well- that is one less thing for you to be concerned about. You dont need to have to worry about finances on top of your health.

Do us a favor and kick this thing's ass!!

You will find a way :fluffle:

When the time comes...you will find a way...to keep your good spirit up :D

i am not worried...You are a strong Man.
I'm not worried either. Ultimately, we all lose this particular war, but the individual battles are winnable. In the final analysis, I have the psychological equivalent of "the nuclear option:" anger! If all else fails, I will get extremely pissed at this shit! If nothing else, it will scare the crap out of those rebellious cells! :D

Well- that is one less thing for you to be concerned about. You dont need to have to worry about finances on top of your health.

Do us a favor and kick this thing's ass!!
Hehehe! See my last post, above! :D

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.

If anyone is interested, I'll keep you informed as this battle progresses.

By God, I'll never frackin' surrender! This may conquer me, but it will never, ever defeat me! Hell, I'm too frackin' mean to die! :D

Hooah!
Yaaargh destroy it!

Heh! Don't think I would want to be around when you use the nuclear option! *Imagines Eut yelling at cancer*

I've just heard (through secret sources) that prostate cancer is a liberal democrat! (how's that for motivation? LOL)

Seriously, my thoughts are with you Eut. I've only been here a few months but it seems every really good discussion I've had has involved you. :D

Heh! Don't think I would want to be around when you use the nuclear option! *Imagines Eut yelling at cancer*

Man, if I was cancer, and Eut yelled at me, I'd go cower and hide.

Heh! Don't think I would want to be around when you use the nuclear option! *Imagines Eut yelling at cancer*
ROFLMFAO!!! Yeah! Let that be a lesson to 'em, huh? :D

I've just heard (through secret sources) that prostate cancer is a liberal democrat! (how's that for motivation? LOL)

Seriously, my thoughts are with you Eut. I've only been here a few months but it seems every really good discussion I've had has involved you. :D
Awww! How very, very kind of you! Generally, though I just open mouth and let fly! :D

Prostate cancer is a liberal democrat??? Holy frackin' shit! No frackin' wonder I get mad every time I think about it! Hehehe! :D

Man, if I was cancer, and Eut yelled at me, I'd go cower and hide.
One can only hope! :D

One can only hope! :D
Huh? I thought it was just the Marines who went around yelling at that particular area of their bodies. ;)

Sorry, Eutrusca, I couldn't resist. :D

Hit the bastard early and hard

Good luck to you Eut. But something to meditate on.

If they remove some forms of breast cancer by removing the breast, remove some forms of testicular cancer by removing the teste affected...


How do they remove prostate cancer when it affects the left cheek?

:D

Eutrusca, you go and kick that COMMIE cancer's ass! You hear! That is an order soldier! :D

In all seriousness, I wish you luck, and hope for the absolute best.

Good luck to you Eut. But something to meditate on.

If they remove some forms of breast cancer by removing the breast, remove some forms of testicular cancer by removing the teste affected...

How do they remove prostate cancer when it affects the left cheek?

:D
Oh, you're a regular laugh riot, you are! :D

Eutrusca, you go and kick that COMMIE cancer's ass! You hear! That is an order soldier! :D

In all seriousness, I wish you luck, and hope for the absolute best.
Sir! Yes, sir! [ salutes and proceeds to kick its ass ] :D

Well, good luck with it. If anybody has a good chance of beating cancer, surely a tough one like you would be one of them.

Well, good luck with it. If anybody has a good chance of beating cancer, surely a tough one like you would be one of them.
Thank you, Neo. :fluffle:

Damn, I'm sorry to hear this. :( Best wishes, Eutrusca. Hang out with us every chance you get -- laughing at us will help keep your spirits up!

While we may idilogicaly never agree I wish you the best of luck sir never give up

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.

If anyone is interested, I'll keep you informed as this battle progresses.

By God, I'll never frackin' surrender! This may conquer me, but it will never, ever defeat me! Hell, I'm too frackin' mean to die! :D

Hooah!


I wish you the best for a speedy recovery. You need to stay around and post stuff that pisses me off! :D

how old are you man I understand you're a vet and a conservative but you use much more colorful speech than some old conservative vets I've met

Sorry to read the bad news. You've got all my best wishes for good luck and my prayers for your health. I've met a lot of people that have beaten some pretty serious cancers. I don't have any doubt that you will do the same.

I wish you the best for a speedy recovery. You need to stay around and post stuff that pisses me off! :D
Moi? Sacre blu! Heaven forbid! :D

how old are you man I understand you're a vet and a conservative but you use much more colorful speech than some old conservative vets I've met
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The rumors of my conversion to the conservative side are greatly exaggerated. ;)

As to the colorful speech ... I was taught to talk by the United States Army. Blame it on them! :D

Sorry to read the bad news. You've got all my best wishes for good luck and my prayers for your health. I've met a lot of people that have beaten some pretty serious cancers. I don't have any doubt that you will do the same.
Ain't nuthin' but another battle, my friend. Dr. Death may have the last say for each of us, but we multiply! Mwahahaha! :D

Fear being a foreign emotion to me, other than when I'm being shot at or jumping out of airplanes in flight, this is an almost new experience for me. Yes, I admit it, although at first I styled it as being "apprehensive." LOL!

I'm really sweating out this Tuesday's visit to the doctor. This is the one where he sits you down and tells you whether your cancer has spread or not, outlines treatment options, and tells you what your chances are. If that won't pucker your fourth point of contact, nothing will!

The really strange thing is, I'm not so much afraid of having cancer, even cancer that may have spread, as I am of being afraid. What a strange feeling! Scared of being afraid. Almost sounds like some variant of the ubiquitous "oxymoron." Wierd.

BTW ... don't feel compelled to respond to any of these musings. I'm just kind of thinking out loud. :)

Your musings are very compelling.

BTW, when is your bone scan?

Your musings are very compelling.

BTW, when is your bone scan?
Had it last Friday. That's why the doctor's visit was scheduled this coming Tuesday. [ bites nails ]

Thank you for the compliment. :fluffle:

Oh. I missed that.

Good luck!

I'll pray for good staging for you, Eut. Hopefully you caught it early, because it's a very slow growing cancer and prognosis is very good for early-stage detections.

Fight the good fight, Eut.

should your bone scan come back with bad news dont stick with your local doctor. call 1-800-4cancer and find out who is the expert in your area in your exact form of cancer. those guys know way more about cutting edge treatments than a nonexpert ever will.

I'll pray for good staging for you, Eut. Hopefully you caught it early, because it's a very slow growing cancer and prognosis is very good for early-stage detections.

Fight the good fight, Eut.
Always, my man. Always! Thank you! :)

should your bone scan come back with bad news dont stick with your local doctor. call 1-800-4cancer and find out who is the expert in your area in your exact form of cancer. those guys know way more about cutting edge treatments than a nonexpert ever will.
Thanks. I will! :)

Interesting fact about those with prostate cancer:

"Because prostate cancer is a relatively slow-growing cancer, the 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer diagnosed at all stages is 98%. The relative 10-year survival rate is 84% and the 15-year survival rate is 56%."

So I have a slightly better than 50-50 chance of living another 15 years? Hell yeah, I'll take those odds! :D

Another interesting fact: "It is estimated that there are over 2 million American men currently living with prostate cancer."

Had it last Friday. That's why the doctor's visit was scheduled this coming Tuesday. [ bites nails ]

Thank you for the compliment. :fluffle:keep us updated. :)

keep us updated. :)
Will do, JuNii. This feels like good "therepy" for me, so even if no one reads it, I plan to continue posting about it.

Now if I can just get my emotions sufficiently under control for Tuesday ... ! ;)

Will do, JuNii. This feels like good "therepy" for me, so even if no one reads it, I plan to continue posting about it.

Now if I can just get my emotions sufficiently under control for Tuesday ... ! ;)I would suggest focusing on other things...

like isn't the General in your sig, the one who said "Don't get stuck on Stupid" to some reporters when trying to outline their actions for Hurricane Rita?

I would suggest focusing on other things...

like isn't the General in your sig, the one who said "Don't get stuck on Stupid" to some reporters when trying to outline their actions for Hurricane Rita?
LOL! Yeah, he is. General Honore is a trip! :D

Fortunately, there is no lack of things to do. I have a new job workinig online, for one thing. It's only going to earn me about $500/month, but that's $500 more than I've been getting, so it's kewl.

I also have a large family, all of whom I love very dearly, and will be spending more and more time with them.

There's been this book I've wanted to write for a long time, and if ever there was a time ... ! :)

I suspect I'm going to abandon my plans for a Ph.D., though. Just doesn't seem worth the effort now, and besides, when they begin treatment for this evil that has invaded my body I will be concentrating on doing everything I can to get better. :)

LOL! Yeah, he is. General Honore is a trip! :D

Fortunately, there is no lack of things to do. I have a new job workinig online, for one thing. It's only going to earn me about $500/month, but that's $500 more than I've been getting, so it's kewl.

I also have a large family, all of whom I love very dearly, and will be spending more and more time with them.

There's been this book I've wanted to write for a long time, and if ever there was a time ... ! :)

I suspect I'm going to abandon my plans for a Ph.D., though. Just doesn't seem worth the effort now, and besides, when they begin treatment for this evil that has invaded my body I will be concentrating on doing everything I can to get better. :)

Ohhhh! If you write the book, can I write the forward? I'm an aspiring author. :)

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side.

On the positive side Eut, this is one of the most curable cancers. I wish you the best. I'm sure you'll do OK, you've fought tougher battles than this.

I suspect I'm going to abandon my plans for a Ph.D., though. Just doesn't seem worth the effort now, and besides, when they begin treatment for this evil that has invaded my body I will be concentrating on doing everything I can to get better. :)

Don't abandon the plans for the Ph.D., just delay them.

Ohhhh! If you write the book, can I write the forward? I'm an aspiring author. :)
Sure! I'd love to have you contribute! :D

On the positive side Eut, this is one of the most curable cancers. I wish you the best. I'm sure you'll do OK, you've fought tougher battles than this.
Yes. I have. But we won't go there. Not just now, anyway. :)

Thank you for the kind thoughts. :)

Don't abandon the plans for the Ph.D., just delay them.
Nahh. I've already made my decision on that issue. I no longer have any GI Bill money, so I would have to pay for it myself, and all the money I make between now and ... whenever is going to pay off debts, mine and my kids. Any insurance money and money I make after the debts are paid will go into a trust fund for my ex and my grandchildren's education. I've been doing a lot of heavy thinking lately, and I've decided that the Ph.D. would only be a "nice to have." Making sure my ex and my grandchildren won't go without is now at the top of my priority list.

http://www.chocolateimpressions.com/images/get%20well%20soon.jpg

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I think the most difficult part of this entire episode is the "not knowing." Once I know for sure the cancer has spread, then I'll be able to focus on beating the damned thing. If it hasn't spread, then it'll just be that much easier to beat. But this psychological and emotional equivalent of suspended animation is enough to make the Pope cuss!

Taking my cue from military tactics ( DUH! ), I intend to engage the enemy with a multi-pronged attack: strenuous exercise, a diet heavy in cancer-fighting vegetables ( broccoli, carrots, etc. ), a total cessation of smoking ... forever, heavy emphasis on humor ( laughter, believe it or not, is a cancer-fighting technique! ), and whatever regimen of treatments is ultimately recommended by my doctors. As I did in combat, I intend to hit the enemy hard, fast, and continuously ... give it no time to recover or regroup.

When the "treatments" begin to take their toll, as they tend to do, I will have to rely almost totally on will ( sometimes referred to as "stubborness" ). Fortunately, I have always seemed to have an excess of that particular trait. In the final engagements, I will simply allow myself to get extremely pissed off! ( You wouldn't LIKE me when I'm mad, and neither will this shit! ) :)

And I intend to take NO frakkin' prisoners! :D

Sure! I'd love to have you contribute! :D

What's the book going to be about.

And I intend to take NO frakkin' prisoners! :DI just got a mental picture of you, in army fatigues pacing around a petri dish...
"Damit, I want some answers, I didn't pull you outta my ass for no reason... where are the other cells!!! are they planning an attack on my colon?!? I'll make you talk you degenrative tissue!!"
:D

I am most sorry to learn this, Eut.

Please take good care of yourself and win this fight.

Our best wishes and good thoughts are with you.

What's the book going to be about.
Non-fiction. Haven't settled on a title yet. :)

I just got a mental picture of you, in army fatigues pacing around a petri dish...
"Damit, I want some answers, I didn't pull you outta my ass for no reason... where are the other cells!!! are they planning an attack on my colon?!? I'll make you talk you degenrative tissue!!"
:D
LOL! Yeah, something like that, only with LOTS more profanity! I AM an old soldier, you know. :D

I am most sorry to learn this, Eut.

Please take good care of yourself and win this fight.

Our best wishes and good thoughts are with you.
Thank you, CT! Very much appreciated! :fluffle:

Best of luck and Godspeed, old man. Hell, if you survived Vietnam, cancer's going to be nothing! There are still far too many women for you to post on the Babe Thread for you to go! ;)

NOTE: Yes, I dislike the Babe Thread, being asexual, but most don't, so your prolific habit of posting there is good for the General morale! ;)

Non-fiction. Haven't settled on a title yet. :)

Any more details that arn't classified?

Best of luck and Godspeed, old man. Hell, if you survived Vietnam, cancer's going to be nothing! There are still far too many women for you to post on the Babe Thread for you to go! ;)

NOTE: Yes, I dislike the Babe Thread, being asexual, but most don't, so your prolific habit of posting there is good for the General morale! ;)
I know it's good for MY morale ( though not always good for my morals! ). :D

Many thanks for the kind wishes, AC! :fluffle:

Any more details that arn't classified?
You have a TG, SI! :D

Good luck in the comming battle . I almost feel sorry for the enemy . ;)

Good luck in the comming battle . I almost feel sorry for the enemy . ;)
ROFMAO! Well, I've yet to lose a battle, although I have no hope of winning this particular war in the long run. None of us do. But that doesn't mean we can't have one hell of a run! :D

can i give you a hug for good luck?

Keep us posted, man.
Both literally and metaphorically speaking...

ROFMAO! Well, I've yet to lose a battle, although I have no hope of winning this particular war in the long run. None of us do. But that doesn't mean we can't have one hell of a run! :D
Bravo, Eut! That's the spirit. The only way you can lose the war is by giving it up! :)

My grandmother’s husband just got over prostate cancer. If that polite old ex-Jew can beat it, you’ll kick its ass Eut. :D

can i give you a hug for good luck?
Sure! Everyone needs a hug now and then, even old birds like me. ;)

Both literally and metaphorically speaking...
Hmmm. Not quite sure what you mean, but I will keep everyone posted. :D

Bravo, Eut! That's the spirit. The only way you can lose the war is by giving it up! :)
Egggg-zactly! :)

My grandmother’s husband just got over prostate cancer. If that polite old ex-Jew can beat it, you’ll kick its ass Eut. :D
LOL! Mozletov to him! :)

I got the results back today on all my tests. They're going to have to remove my prostate. But the good news is that the cancer apparently hasn't spread. Can you say "extremely relieved," boys and girls? :D

That IS good news.

Good luck on the (soon to be less) rest!

That IS good news.

Good luck on the (soon to be less) rest!
Thanls. I suspect I just wore the damned thing out! ;)

"sir the war was hard"


"yeah i know soldier....what are our casualties."



"Colonel Prostate sir"


"damn he was a good man...i knew his wife and kids"


"we sure did kick the wanking shit out of that cancer sir"

"we did it for prostate....a toast to prostate"

"HERE HERE!!!!"


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good job man. no little cancer bitch will ever fuck you up :D

I got the results back today on all my tests. They're going to have to remove my prostate. But the good news is that the cancer apparently hasn't spread. Can you say "extremely relieved," boys and girls? :D

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Bah, you don't need that fat sack of useless tissue anyway.

Vive le Eutrusca!

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Bah, you don't need that fat sack of useless tissue anyway.

Vive le Eutrusca!
LOL! It was funny. The doctor told me that I had relatively high levels of testosterone and that probably had something do do with my prostate cancer. I told him that I had probably worn the damned thing out! He lost it! LOL!

Glad to hear you'll remain in fighting form Eutrusca. The boards aren't the same without you! :)

Remember, don't take any shit from cancer. It loves to talk shit about you, so next time it does just bitch slap it. That ought to do the trick ;)

I got the results back today on all my tests. They're going to have to remove my prostate. But the good news is that the cancer apparently hasn't spread. Can you say "extremely relieved," boys and girls? :D

Huzzah!!!

:fluffle:

Good luck with all the rest, we all knew cancer was no match for your badassitude! :D

I got the results back today on all my tests. They're going to have to remove my prostate. But the good news is that the cancer apparently hasn't spread. Can you say "extremely relieved," boys and girls? :D

that's good to hear. hope you have a swift recov.

Glad to hear you'll remain in fighting form Eutrusca. The boards aren't the same without you! :)
Thank you, Muntoo. Much appreciated. :)

Remember, don't take any shit from cancer. It loves to talk shit about you, so next time it does just bitch slap it. That ought to do the trick ;)
LOL! Yeah! And just wait until I can start working out again! Mwahahaha! :D

Huzzah!!!

:fluffle:

Good luck with all the rest, we all knew cancer was no match for your badassitude! :D
ROFLMAO! Well, I just don't quit. My men in Vietnam use to say that I laid down railroad tracks and ran my express-train down them, and if you got in the way, I would run over your azz! :D

that's good to hear. hope you have a swift recov.
Thanks, Jjimjja! :)

I got the results back today on all my tests. They're going to have to remove my prostate. But the good news is that the cancer apparently hasn't spread. Can you say "extremely relieved," boys and girls? :D
My granddad had prostate cancer and needed it removed. Soon after he got a brain tumor. If he can survive through that, (despite my little knowledge on you hehe) then surely you can too. Good luck sir, I do hope all goes well in this scary time. Nice to see your confronting it with some humour :). Best wishes.

Good health Papa Smurf! :fluffle:

Huh? Say more.

http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/PhonyAds/silverad.html

Read this before you go drinking silver.

Best wishes in your recovery, we need you here.

I got the results back today on all my tests. They're going to have to remove my prostate. But the good news is that the cancer apparently hasn't spread. Can you say "extremely relieved," boys and girls? :D

Excellent news! Best wishes for the snipy-snipy-clip-clip and a speedy recovery so you can continue to well reasoned and supported (but still utterly, utterly wrong) stuff about Iraq and so forth. :)

I got the results back today on all my tests. They're going to have to remove my prostate. But the good news is that the cancer apparently hasn't spread. Can you say "extremely relieved," boys and girls? :D

Good news, Thats IS a relief, my friend!

Best wishes on a smooth procedure and a comfortable, quick recovery.

Let us know.

I got the results back today on all my tests. They're going to have to remove my prostate. But the good news is that the cancer apparently hasn't spread. Can you say "extremely relieved," boys and girls? :D
Oh Mod. You don't mean to say you're coming back? ;)

Oh Mod. You don't mean to say you're coming back? ;)
No, I mean to say that I shall never leave! Mwahahahaha! :D

Good news, Thats IS a relief, my friend!

Best wishes on a smooth procedure and a comfortable, quick recovery.

Let us know.
Thank you, LC. I shall keep everyone who's interested posted.

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." [ God, I love that quote! ] :D

Excellent news! Best wishes for the snipy-snipy-clip-clip and a speedy recovery so you can continue to well reasoned and supported (but still utterly, utterly wrong) stuff about Iraq and so forth. :)
Thank you. :)

BTW: Only imperfect peope are wrong, and I am obviously not one of those! :D

http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/PhonyAds/silverad.html

Read this before you go drinking silver.

Best wishes in your recovery, we need you here.
I was just curious. I'm going to keep careful watch on what I eat and drink from here on out.

Thank you! :)

Good health Papa Smurf! :fluffle:
Thanks, LP. I value that coming from you. :)

My granddad had prostate cancer and needed it removed. Soon after he got a brain tumor. If he can survive through that, (despite my little knowledge on you hehe) then surely you can too. Good luck sir, I do hope all goes well in this scary time. Nice to see your confronting it with some humour :). Best wishes.
Tell your grandfather that I commend his perseverance.

Humor is a weapon. ;)

Thank you! :)

Good luck mate! Keep on trucken!

hang in there kitty ;) best of luck to you! hope you beat the living daylights outta that cancer :fluffle:

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.

If anyone is interested, I'll keep you informed as this battle progresses.

By God, I'll never frackin' surrender! This may conquer me, but it will never, ever defeat me! Hell, I'm too frackin' mean to die! :D

Hooah!
Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. If anyone can kick cancer's ass it's you. I wish you a speedy recovery, Eut. Please keep us all posted. I'm sure we'll all keep you in our thoughts.

Good luck Eutrusca, hope you have a speedy recovery.

No, I mean to say that I shall never leave! Mwahahahaha! :D
Oh noez! Ph43r teh Eut!

...I can imagine you in 50 years when everyone else has died or moved on, still sitting there and debating away... the thought processes of responding to arguments and counter-arguments keeping your brain alive all that time... :D

Not to spread any panic, but here goes. I lost my grandfather to prostate cancer that was at first declared cured, but had metastizised to his lungs and eventually killed him. So WHEN you beat this, be damn sure to do your check-ups.

And I'm rooting for you.

may the healing light of the emperor watch over you.

Good luck with everything :) Glad to hear it hasn't spread.

Glad to hear things are looking okay for you, Eut. My uncle had the same treatment a few years back. Going without your prostate is going to be pretty inconvenient at times, but it's a damn sight better than the alternative. At least we've got ways of getting around most of the annoyance of the lack of a prostate here in the modern world!

It's good to know we're going to continue to have the pleasure of your company, despite the fact that your views on certain subjects are disgraceful and you yourself are a terrible monster of the worst kind :P

Seriously though, my evil pagan prayer-equivalents are with you.

Good luck mate! Keep on trucken!
Always, Dude! Thanks.

hang in there kitty ;) best of luck to you! hope you beat the living daylights outta that cancer :fluffle:
"Kitty?" "Kitty?" Hmmm.

Well, thanks anyway. :)

Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. If anyone can kick cancer's ass it's you. I wish you a speedy recovery, Eut. Please keep us all posted. I'm sure we'll all keep you in our thoughts.
Thank you, DC. I 'preciate it muchly. :)

Good luck Eutrusca, hope you have a speedy recovery.
Thanks, Steph. You know ... when you're not on your high horse, you're actually a pretty nice person. ;)

Oh noez! Ph43r teh Eut!

...I can imagine you in 50 years when everyone else has died or moved on, still sitting there and debating away... the thought processes of responding to arguments and counter-arguments keeping your brain alive all that time... :D
Heh! Actually, when I'm not on NS General, I'm working on a program similar to the one advertised by that brokerage company that keeps on working after you're gone. Only this one will keep auto-posting to NS General for years after I kick it. ;)

Not to spread any panic, but here goes. I lost my grandfather to prostate cancer that was at first declared cured, but had metastizised to his lungs and eventually killed him. So WHEN you beat this, be damn sure to do your check-ups.

And I'm rooting for you.
Yeah. I've been told that's a possibility, albiet a slim one. ( shrug ) Ain't nuffin' but another battle in a war we all eventually lose. I'll be ok. Thanks for the kind wishes and advice. :)

may the healing light of the emperor watch over you.
Kewl! I'll accept those flowers. :)

Good luck with everything :) Glad to hear it hasn't spread.
Thanks, Glitz. Be kewl. :)

Glad to hear things are looking okay for you, Eut. My uncle had the same treatment a few years back. Going without your prostate is going to be pretty inconvenient at times, but it's a damn sight better than the alternative. At least we've got ways of getting around most of the annoyance of the lack of a prostate here in the modern world!

It's good to know we're going to continue to have the pleasure of your company, despite the fact that your views on certain subjects are disgraceful and you yourself are a terrible monster of the worst kind :P

Seriously though, my evil pagan prayer-equivalents are with you.
All prayers, meditations and thoughts are gratefully accepted. Donations are even better! :D

Yeah. Actually, they have more treatments than most people can even read about in a day. This doctor I have is an aggressive lil guy who seems to hate cancer. I like 'im! :D

Well, the date for the death of my prostate is Monday, October 17, at 9 AM, EST. I'll post about it again the day before.

"It is better for the body that one organ should die, rather than the entire body die. But I sure will miss any more children I might have fathered." [ Think about that one! ] :D

Sure! Everyone needs a hug now and then, even old birds like me. ;)

:fluffle:

:fluffle:
Awww! Thank you! :) :fluffle:

Awww! Thank you! :) :fluffle:

no problem. anyone else want one? they're free!

no problem. anyone else want one? they're free!
Is that anything like "free sex?" :D

Now, I have to be checked for the presence ( or absence! ) of bladder cancer. After that, I just wait ... and stress. Heh! SIGH! :(

May the cancer not metastasize, may you live a super-long, super-healthy life, and may you be happy and prosperous!

May the cancer not metastasize, may you live a super-long, super-healthy life, and may you be happy and prosperous!
An excellent blessing indeed, my friend! Thank you!

The happiness I have in abundance already. Prosperity is a state of mind, which I also have. I am 62 years of age, and in excellent health ( except for that little prostate problem ), and the cancer has apparently not metastasized, so your blessings were mostly already received even before you gave them. They are obviously therefore, not subject to the usual time and space limitations! :)

Is that anything like "free sex?" :D

:eek: *Slap*

:eek: *Slap*
Eep! [ massages cheek ] :(

An excellent blessing indeed, my friend! Thank you!

The happiness I have in abundance already. Prosperity is a state of mind, which I also have. I am 62 years of age, and in excellent health ( except for that little prostate problem ), and the cancer has apparently not metastasized, so your blessings were mostly already received even before you gave them. They are obviously therefore, not subject to the usual time and space limitations! :)

Let's only hope your future is full of even more blessings! :)

Let's only hope your future is full of even more blessings! :)
I can dig that. :D

Why is it that, when you want something to happen, time drags like a sledge, but when you're not looking forward to what's on the way, it's like an F-15?

This Friday, I go in for a colonoscopy. ICK! I am NOT looking forward to that at all! It's going to take about three hours, they say. What in the world do they expect to find in three frakkin' hours, for God's sake? I've seen oil wells drilled in less time! ( And there's some similarities! LOL! )

Why is it that, when you want something to happen, time drags like a sledge, but when you're not looking forward to what's on the way, it's like an F-15?

This Friday, I go in for a colonoscopy. ICK! I am NOT looking forward to that at all! It's going to take about three hours, they say. What in the world do they expect to find in three frakkin' hours, for God's sake? I've seen oil wells drilled in less time! ( And there's some similarities! LOL! )


I had an upper endoscopy last year before I had my gall bladder removed. I have no recollection of the procedure. I think it was versed they gave me that wiped my mind clear.
Its likely you wont recall the procedure.

A good thing about the colonoscopy- if they do locate polyps, most times they can remove them as they go. The test can be the cure at the same time.

Best wishes.

I had an upper endoscopy last year before I had my gall bladder removed. I have no recollection of the procedure. I think it was versed they gave me that wiped my mind clear.
Its likely you wont recall the procedure.

A good thing about the colonoscopy- if they do locate polyps, most times they can remove them as they go. The test can be the cure at the same time.

Best wishes.
So I won't remember it, eh? KEWL! Not really something you make a note of in a remembrance book! LOL!

So I won't remember it, eh? KEWL! Not really something you make a note of in a remembrance book! LOL!

Hopefully not. I was told I'd be awake but relaxed. The test itself became a total blank-I have absolutely zero recall of any of it.
My wife was calling me Ozzy for the next few hours as I shuffled around making little sense.

What the hell are you still doing up at this hour?

Hopefully not. I was told I'd be awake but relaxed. The test itself became a total blank-I have absolutely zero recall of any of it.
My wife was calling me Ozzy for the next few hours as I shuffled around making little sense.

What the hell are you still doing up at this hour?
Heh! Well, Ozzy, I've been having trouble getting to sleep lately. :p

What were your instructions prior to the procedure? The idiots at the place where the procedure is being done didn't send me shit! :(

Why is it that, when you want something to happen, time drags like a sledge, but when you're not looking forward to what's on the way, it's like an F-15?

This Friday, I go in for a colonoscopy. ICK! I am NOT looking forward to that at all! It's going to take about three hours, they say. What in the world do they expect to find in three frakkin' hours, for God's sake? I've seen oil wells drilled in less time! ( And there's some similarities! LOL! )


Geez, dude. 3 hours? They can reach your tonsils in that amount of time!

Geez, dude. 3 hours? They can reach your tonsils in that amount of time!
No shit! LOL!

Heh! Well, Ozzy, I've been having trouble getting to sleep lately. :p

What were your instructions prior to the procedure? The idiots at the place where the procedure is being done didn't send me shit! :(


Too much on your mind, I know that well. I usually take a long walk at this hour. Then sometimes a shower when I get back. Then sometimes, I sleep.

I had to start my fast the night before for a 9 am procedure. Nothing after 9pm. Keep in mind-mine was an upper endoscopy-they insert the camera down your throat. Yours may call for a longer fast, I dont know. I've never had the colonoscopy. I'm not due for a few years. Anyone I know thats had one told me afterwards how foolish it is to put off. Thye are effective and you get over the experience quick. Especially if it helps you.

Too much on your mind, I know that well. I usually take a long walk at this hour. Then sometimes a shower when I get back. Then sometimes, I sleep.

I had to start my fast the night before for a 9 am procedure. Nothing after 9pm. Keep in mind-mine was an upper endoscopy-they insert the camera down your throat. Yours may call for a longer fast, I dont know. I've never had the colonoscopy. I'm not due for a few years. Anyone I know thats had one told me afterwards how foolish it is to put off. Thye are effective and you get over the experience quick. Especially if it helps you.
Damn. That means I have to call those SOBs first thing in the morning! I had them on the phone today, but forgot to ask them WTF I needed to do to get ready. May have to delay the damned procedure! :(

Damn. That means I have to call those SOBs first thing in the morning! I had them on the phone today, but forgot to ask them WTF I needed to do to get ready. May have to delay the damned procedure! :(

I hope not. Although, I think it makes things a lot easier for them if you're as empty as possible. They may have an enema first. It would make sense.

Didnt they give you some kind of sheet when they scheduled the procedure?

Good luck. I'm gonna run now. Let us know how things go.

I hope not. Although, I think it makes things a lot easier for them if you're as empty as possible. They may have an enema first. It would make sense.

Didnt they give you some kind of sheet when they scheduled the procedure?

Good luck. I'm gonna run now. Let us know how things go.
I will. Thank you!

They didn't give me anything! Sigh. Idiots. :(

SIGH! This doctor's office is administratively challenged! I called them this morning and asked them if there was anything I needed to do to prepare for this procedure. They said, "Didn't we give you the information sheet?" I answered, "Not that I remember. I may have misplaced it, but I don't remember getting one."

Turns out I can't eat anything between this morning and 9:00 tomorrow morning, can't drink anything dairy or anything "red," have to take laxatives, etc., etc. Good thing I called them as soon as I woke up!

Additionally, they said I have to have someone drive me over and then pick me up after the procedure, 'cause they're going to give me drugs! Groan! Had to scurry around and find one of my children who could do that. Plus I have to walk down to the pharmacy ( about a mile ) and pick up the laxative and a frakkin' GALLON of some sort of drink!

God, I wish this extended "physical examination" was OVER! :mad: :headbang:

SIGH! This doctor's office is administratively challenged! I called them this morning and asked them if there was anything I needed to do to prepare for this procedure. They said, "Didn't we give you the information sheet?" I answered, "Not that I remember. I may have misplaced it, but I don't remember getting one."

Turns out I can't eat anything between this morning and 9:00 tomorrow morning, can't drink anything dairy or anything "red," have to take laxatives, etc., etc. Good thing I called them as soon as I woke up!

Additionally, they said I have to have someone drive me over and then pick me up after the procedure, 'cause they're going to give me drugs! Groan! Had to scurry around and find one of my children who could do that. Plus I have to walk down to the pharmacy ( about a mile ) and pick up the laxative and a frakkin' GALLON of some sort of drink!

God, I wish this extended "physical examination" was OVER! :mad: :headbang:
Damn, Eutrusca. I hope this goes by quick and you get better soon. In the mean time, remember, neither Beer, nor Vodka are red. Maybe they'll help pass the time. ;)

SIGH! This doctor's office is administratively challenged! I called them this morning and asked them if there was anything I needed to do to prepare for this procedure. They said, "Didn't we give you the information sheet?" I answered, "Not that I remember. I may have misplaced it, but I don't remember getting one."

Turns out I can't eat anything between this morning and 9:00 tomorrow morning, can't drink anything dairy or anything "red," have to take laxatives, etc., etc. Good thing I called them as soon as I woke up!

Additionally, they said I have to have someone drive me over and then pick me up after the procedure, 'cause they're going to give me drugs! Groan! Had to scurry around and find one of my children who could do that. Plus I have to walk down to the pharmacy ( about a mile ) and pick up the laxative and a frakkin' GALLON of some sort of drink!

God, I wish this extended "physical examination" was OVER! :mad: :headbang:

I was sure there would be some preparation on your part.

Good luck, man. Give us an update when you can.

Just a few notes about the latest:

I had that awful colonoscopy, but the prep for it was far worse than the procedure itself. Had to take 10 oz. of Magnesium Citrate, then two laxative tables, then drink a frakkin' gallon of "Nulytely," which tastes like crap even when mixed with lots of water and a flavor packet! ICK!

Guys ... I thought I was going to crap myself to death! LOL! Groan.

Anyway, they gave me some Demerol and another drug which is an amnisiac. It makes you forget everything from moment to moment. I remember them injecting the stuff, then woke up in the recovery room. Heh! They didn't find anything up in there except two small polyps, which they removed.

Now I'm just sweating out the prostatectomy a week from tomorrow. An online friend of mine told me that her uncle had the procedure and told her to tell me that "things still work afterward, and orgasms are more intense!" LOL! Honestly, if mine got anymore intense I would prolly frakkin' faint! :D

Just a few notes about the latest:

I had that awful colonoscopy, but the prep for it was far worse than the procedure itself. Had to take 10 oz. of Magnesium Citrate, then two laxative tables, then drink a frakkin' gallon of "Nulytely," which tastes like crap even when mixed with lots of water and a flavor packet! ICK!

Guys ... I thought I was going to crap myself to death! LOL! Groan.

Anyway, they gave me some Demerol and another drug which is an amnisiac. It makes you forget everything from moment to moment. I remember them injecting the stuff, then woke up in the recovery room. Heh! They didn't find anything up in there except two small polyps, which they removed.

Now I'm just sweating out the prostatectomy a week from tomorrow. An online friend of mine told me that her uncle had the procedure and told her to tell me that "things still work afterward, and orgasms are more intense!" LOL! Honestly, if mine got anymore intense I would prolly frakkin' faint! :D

You're too tough to faint from an orgasm! After all you've been through, including this, you'd let an orgasm defeat you? :p But hey, that's not a bad way to go.

You're too tough to faint from an orgasm! After all you've been through, including this, you'd let an orgasm defeat you? :p But hey, that's not a bad way to go.
LOL! True dat! :D

LOL! True dat! :D

Even if the prostrate removal results in " equipment failure" , cant them little blue pills remedy that situation ?

My prostate biopsy came back positive. I have cancer on the left side. Now begins another war, another battle. I go in soon for a bone-scan, which will indicate whether the cancer has spread or not.

If anyone is interested, I'll keep you informed as this battle progresses.

By God, I'll never frackin' surrender! This may conquer me, but it will never, ever defeat me! Hell, I'm too frackin' mean to die! :D

Hooah!
I'll keep you in my prayers.

Even if the prostrate removal results in " equipment failure" , cant them little blue pills remedy that situation ?
Yup! :D

Only used those twice in my life, and both times they .... shall we say, "extended" performance greatly! :D

I'll keep you in my prayers.
Thank you! Much appreciated. :)

Just a few notes about the latest:

I had that awful colonoscopy, but the prep for it was far worse than the procedure itself. Had to take 10 oz. of Magnesium Citrate, then two laxative tables, then drink a frakkin' gallon of "Nulytely," which tastes like crap even when mixed with lots of water and a flavor packet! ICK!

Guys ... I thought I was going to crap myself to death! LOL! Groan.

Anyway, they gave me some Demerol and another drug which is an amnisiac. It makes you forget everything from moment to moment. I remember them injecting the stuff, then woke up in the recovery room. Heh! They didn't find anything up in there except two small polyps, which they removed.

Now I'm just sweating out the prostatectomy a week from tomorrow. An online friend of mine told me that her uncle had the procedure and told her to tell me that "things still work afterward, and orgasms are more intense!" LOL! Honestly, if mine got anymore intense I would prolly frakkin' faint! :D


You say that as if it were a bad thing. :confused: :D

You say that as if it were a bad thing. :confused: :D
As if what was a bad thing? The drugs or the orgasm enhancement! :D

The reality of all this is starting to make a major impact on me now. Yesterday, I went to the hospital for my "Pre-admission" laboratory work and paperwork.

Part of this process was a talk with my anesthesiologist, who was a young man with reddish-blonde hair ... even his eyebrows were blond! He had obviously been through all this many times before, and rattled off an explanation of what sort of anesthesia he would be giving me at the same time he was signing paperwork. This was ok, I guess, but I remember thinking that his "bedside manner" could stand some work.

The nurse who took my medical history was very kind and sympathetic. She also mentioned a Living Will and a Medical Power of Attorney, both of which I had been planning to have done. She saved me a bundle of money by letting me know that I didn't need a lawyer, and giving me some boilerplate forms to fill out for both documents.

The entire process, including blood draw, etc., took about three hours. For the first time in my life, I was exhausted after just three hours of talking and filling out paperwork. The only reason I can think of was that I was massively tense the entire time. The young anesthesiologist said they could give me an injection to calm me down the morning of the operation. Looks like I'm going to need it.

Suffering from a major case of nerves right now. I suspect one of the main reasons is that this is the first operation I've ever had which was due solelly to "aging," as opposed to injury or illness. Sigh.

Guess I don't want to admit to myself that I'm now on "the downhill slope." :headbang:

Suffering from a major case of nerves right now. I suspect one of the main reasons is that this is the first operation I've ever had which was due solelly to "aging," as opposed to injury or illness. Sigh.

Guess I don't want to admit to myself that I'm now on "the downhill slope." :headbang:
Well, I'm sure you know that nervousness in a situation like this works like a feedback loop--the more nervous you are, the more nervous you get. Meditate a bit, force yourself into a calm state of mind, and know that we're all thinking good thoughts about this and hoping for your recovery.

When is your Prostatectomy?

Well, I'm sure you know that nervousness in a situation like this works like a feedback loop--the more nervous you are, the more nervous you get. Meditate a bit, force yourself into a calm state of mind, and know that we're all thinking good thoughts about this and hoping for your recovery.
Trust me ... I've been trying. It's one hell of a battle, though. :(

When is your Prostatectomy?
Monday at 9 AM. :headbang:

Monday at 9 AM. :headbang:

So, this "Living Will" you speak of....

What do I get? :D

So, this "Living Will" you speak of....

What do I get? :D
Um ... my massive collection of x-rated videos? :D

Um ... my massive collection of x-rated videos? :D

SWEET!!!

We may not see eye to eye very much, but as someone with his own cancer scare, I'll have you in my prayers Eut.

SWEET!!!
ROFLMAO! I suspected you might like that! :D

We may not see eye to eye very much, but as someone with his own cancer scare, I'll have you in my prayers Eut.
Thank you.

Hell, son, I see "eye-to-eye" with hardly anyone! :D

ROFLMAO! I suspected you might like that! :D

You know me all too well. :p

You know me all too well. :p
Oh, I totally agree! LOL! :D

Oh, I totally agree! LOL! :D

Disturbingly.

Anyway, good luck with your prostate removal. Make sure they know that you want ONLY THE PROSTATE removed!

Just found this thread, so forgive this late addition. I just wanted to wish you all the best, Eutrusca. I hope everything goes well on Monday, and in general.

Disturbingly.

Anyway, good luck with your prostate removal. Make sure they know that you want ONLY THE PROSTATE removed!
Oh, we've had that discussion ... at GREAT length! LOL!

Just found this thread, so forgive this late addition. I just wanted to wish you all the best, Eutrusca. I hope everything goes well on Monday, and in general.
Thank you. Say one of those great Irish prayers for me! :)

Hey Eut, you've been on my mind buddy. Hopefully you're feeling a bit more calm about this! All shall be good in the end. :D

Hey Eut, you've been on my mind buddy. Hopefully you're feeling a bit more calm about this! All shall be good in the end. :D
Thank you, my friend.

I'm anything but "calm" just now. This whole thing is doing its best to rattle me. Fortunatley, I don't rattle easily. After all, some of the best in the world have tried and there's nothing quite like the "School of Hardknocks" to teach you how to resist. :)

Today is Thursday. Friday. Saturday. Sunday.

Monday. [ bites nails ]

Today is Thursday. Friday. Saturday. Sunday.

Monday. [ bites nails ]
Is Monday the day? Good luck to you. I'll be awaiting your healthy return to NS.

Is Monday the day? Good luck to you. I'll be awaiting your healthy return to NS.
Thank you, DC.

Although I have a case of nerves, I don't see it as unusual. I think I've finally come to terms with all of the wherefores and whereases of this nonsense. We'll see what happens. :)

Thank you, my friend.

I'm anything but "calm" just now. This whole thing is doing its best to rattle me. Fortunatley, I don't rattle easily. After all, some of the best in the world have tried and there's nothing quite like the "School of Hardknocks" to teach you how to resist. :)
Ha, if you can get through a prostate removal without being rattled, perhaps I should not get so damn frightened by a mere ultrasound. A true inspiration, you know?

Yesterday, they removed the staples holding my incision together. Hardly felt that at all. :)

They also took out that double-damned catheter! It hurt a bit, but I was so happy to be rid of the frakking thing that I didn't give a shit how much it hurt! God, I HATE those things! Grrrrrr!

Anyway, they think they got all the cancer and have told me to come back in about 30 days to get another PSA test. If the PSA drops to zero and stays there, I'm good to go. If the PSA starts to rise again, I'll have a decision to make: either opt for radiation therepy ( or chemo, or a combination of the two ), or just ignore it in the expectation that something else will get me before the cancer does. Everyone I've talked with who had the radiation therepy has told me that it's very debilitating ... they wind up totally exhausted and weak.

Up to now, I've told my doctors to go after this stuff very aggressively. I still consider myself young, if not in years, at least physically and in attitude. This would indicate that aggressive treatment is appropriate, since I don't expect to kick off anytime soon.

Your comments and input on this would be most appreciated.

Your comments and input on this would be most appreciated.
Do what you feel like doing. Ultimately we really can't imagine your position, and so at least my comments would be of little value.

Everyone I've talked with who had the radiation therepy has told me that it's very debilitating ... they wind up totally exhausted and weak.
But you'll still be able to use a keyboard, right? What more do you need? :D

Do what you feel like doing. Ultimately we really can't imagine your position, and so at least my comments would be of little value.

But you'll still be able to use a keyboard, right? What more do you need? :D
LOL! Well, I'm one of those folks who hates to feel "out of control." That's why being under anesthesia greatly bothers me; my well-being is totally subject to the skill and knowledge of others. Being as weak as many say radiation therepy makes them feel gives me the willies.

It's going to be a very tough decision for me. :(

If the PSA starts to rise again, I'll have a decision to make: either opt for radiation therepy ( or chemo, or a combination of the two ), or just ignore it in the expectation that something else will get me before the cancer does. Everyone I've talked with who had the radiation therepy has told me that it's very debilitating ... they wind up totally exhausted and weak.

Up to now, I've told my doctors to go after this stuff very aggressively. I still consider myself young, if not in years, at least physically and in attitude. This would indicate that aggressive treatment is appropriate, since I don't expect to kick off anytime soon.

Your comments and input on this would be most appreciated.
I know our paths haven't crossed until today, but let me wish you good luck and no PSA!

Speaking about chemo, now... I'd certainly go for it. On another thread I've seen you're only 62 (I'm 23 so I don't know if I should be using only and 62 in the same sentence, but anyway... :) ), so waiting for something to get you before the cancer does will only make the cancer get you in the end. Chemotherapy is unpleasant on the short term, but in the long run it's the best option.

This being said, I hope you won't need any further treatement and this discution will describe a simply hypothetical case.

For Eutrusca only: place your mouse 'arrow' on the bottom left corner of my post. Press the left button of your mouse and hold it like that, then move your hand to the right.

P.S. *whispering* You mentioned something about an extensive video collection... Could you show it to me?

I know our paths haven't crossed until today, but let me wish you good luck and no PSA!

Speaking about chemo, now... I'd certainly go for it. On another thread I've seen you're only 62 (I'm 23 so I don't know if I should be using only and 62 in the same sentence, but anyway... :) ), so waiting for something to get you before the cancer does will only make the cancer get you in the end. Chemotherapy is unpleasant on the short term, but in the long run it's the best option.

This being said, I hope you won't need any further treatement and this discution will describe a simply hypothetical case.

For Eutrusca only: place your mouse 'arrow' on the bottom left corner of my post. Press the left button of your mouse and hold it like that, then move your hand to the right.

P.S. *whispering* You mentioned something about an extensive video collection... Could you show it to me?
ROFLMAO!!! That was simply me teasing one of the other posters. Nice try though. :D

Thank you for the kind wishes. I too hope the damned PSA doesn't rise again. I hope other things do, but not the PSA! :D

Eut, I'm not very experienced in life, but I'd thought to offer my advice.

They got most of the cancer. If there is any left over, it could be years before it could be a threat to you again. Hopefully, it doesn't come to that. :D

Anyway, If you do go through chemo and radiation, you will be exausted. MY grandmother went through chemo about a year ago for brest cancer, and she changed alot. She couldn't make it to the family christmas that year.

You have kids and grandkids (one of whom is really hot!), and I'm sure you would like to spend time and do things with them. With Chemo and Radiation, that time will be very limited.

Ask yourself this question. Are Chemo and Radiation treatments worth not being able to interact the way I want to with my children?

This is your decision, and I leave you with just my words.

Up to now, I've told my doctors to go after this stuff very aggressively. I still consider myself young, if not in years, at least physically and in attitude.

Well the oldest person ever lived to 122 and that's about double your current age...

Anyway, best of luck. Your fighting spirit is inspiring and uplifting.

Just found this thread, sorry to be late. I wish you well Eut, and fight it hard. Know that we all have you in our thoughts.

Kill it!