daz316 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Today my dad has had it 99% confirmed that he has prostate cancer. At the same time my nan was about 20 steps away in the hospital as well suffering with her breathing and we are being told things look bleak. For some reason I felt the need to share this but didnt want to post on facebook so here I am. Dad has an infection in his spine and an inflated prostate meaning they cant do a biopsy or bone test until that dies down, hes 59 Any one able to offer advice or just say hello? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 17, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 17, 2014 Very sorry to hear it Daz :-( My approach is never automatically assume the worst in these situations. There's no reason to do so and it can be counterproductive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thinking of you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Tough day fella - my thoughts are with you - its ok to share...... Be aware that a diagnosis of cancer isn't the death sentence it used to be. I work at a hospital (not in a medical role) so PM me if you want more info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 BOF is right Daz. My uncle was diagnosed with prostrate cancer at the age of 52, and that was 17 years ago, Still going strong today however. Keep your chin up mate and I hope all turns out well for your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Stay positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Yeah stay positive pal. My dad was diagnosed with it around 12 months ago. He's now as fit and healthy as he's ever been. I'm sure I read recently about a new type of treatment they were introducing for this which is supposed to have positive results 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Try to stay positive mate, cancer is a **** evil thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Stay 100% positive mate, as BJ10 and StanBalaban say it is becoming more common now that people can get through it completely and I truly hope that is the case with your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted January 17, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sucky news mate. Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 More than a few of us have personal reasons for feeling for you buddy. I expect you are feeling pretty shitty about now, but keep yer chin up. When you get down, come back and have a right old rant if it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sorry to hear that man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted January 17, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2014 That's crap news mate. Having had a couple of close family members go through the same thing (as i'm sure plenty of people on here have) all I can say is keep positive and offer as much support as possible. Fingers crossed for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Sorry to hear it, mate. I've had family members fight successfully through their own bouts with cancer and I think the way you have to deal with these things is one step at a time, one day at a time, as a family. Hopefully, it will be something that you will all be able to look back upon as something that brought your family closer together. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Sorry to hear, terrible news. My dad actually had prostate cancer a few years back, they seemed to catch it really early though, so he was able to have it removed via surgery. Hoping your dad might be as lucky and it will be something he can fight. The best thing to do now though is give him as much support as possible, it will go a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 They can do so much more with prostate cancer these days. Went through a similar thing last xmas with a family member. My thought's are with you. Stay strong and be positive. Easier said than done I know but it can be beaten :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Sorry to hear that bud, always horrible to read stuff like that. On the bright side you could try and talk your dad into cooking meth for a living now. (Sorry that wasn't supposed to sound insensitive, I posted pretty much the same thing last time someone said about a family member getting the big C, I just kind of wanted to not be all doom and gloom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Lost my farther to Brain cancer/melanoma. Absolute nasty stuff. My dad went from being normal to not knowing who anyone was in just over 3 weeks. As others have said, positivity/support is key. I know a guy who my dad used to drink with that had prostate cancer and he is completely over it and probably feeling better than ever. Stay strong, mate. Hope it all works out. Edited January 18, 2014 by Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyshaw Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Try and stay positive mate. Hope everything comes good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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