Rich got his official PET results back. He still has malignant prostrate cancer but it has not spread. He will get shots

[debm55]

and radiation, No calls or cards from my family. Rich is my love and my concern. Thank you all for posting on this matter.

[Walleye]

1. Excellent! Sounds like a good prognosis

[debm55]

7. Ty very much Walleye

[woodsprite]

2. So thankful it hasn't spread

My husband and I will continue to hold you both in our hearts and prayers.

[debm55]

8. Thank you very much woodsprite

[Lochloosa]

3. My father had the same diagnoses at 72. Same treatment program.

He lived till 81. Completely cancer free.

Good luck.

[debm55]

9. Thank you very much Locloosa

[kimbutgar]

4. Best wishes to you both!

[debm55]

10. Thank you very much, kimbutgar

[onecaliberal]

5. That is great news. We are holding Rich and you close in our thoughts.

All the healing and positive, peaceful vibes. 🫶🏻

[debm55]

11. Thank you very much, onecaliberal

[livetohike]

6. Sending positive thoughts your way as Rich

continues treatment.

[debm55]

12. Thank you very much livetohike

[anciano]

13. Best wishes to you and Rich!

Your DU family is here for you.

[debm55]

14. Thank you so much, anciano. I wish I could get him off of the computer to look up side effects of the treatments.

[Demobrat]

15. My neighbor had a similar diagnosis.

He was just declared cancer free.
Please don’t expect or look for any sympathy or consideration from your family.
You don’t need to deal with any more disappointment from them right now.

[debm55]

20. Thank you Demobrat and I agree.

[Permanut]

16. A little bit of good news that it has not spread..

We're rootin' as hard as we can for Rich to beat this thing.

[debm55]

21. Thank you, Pernanut. I still am very nervous

[stopdiggin]

17. this is actually fairly positive news (as I'm sure your MD has tried to reassure you)

reason for optimism, and I hope both of you are taking it exactly that way. as a team, you've beaten bigger, and far hairier, boogeymen

[debm55]

24. Thank you. stopdiggin. I couldn;t sleep at all last night. My dreams were filled with toxic dreams from my family. I

have and always will stand with Rich.

[Goddessartist]

18. Excellent news!

Big hugs to you both!

[debm55]

26. Thank you Goggessartist.

[PennRalphie]

19. Absolute best wishes to both of you.

This is a fantastic region for health care. I am sure Rich will be in the best of hands.

I am also very sorry that your family has not been in contact. You two have each other.

Many hugs to you.

[debm55]

27. Thank you PennRalphie. Yes it is a great region for medical care.

[niyad]

22. Holding you both in light and love. Vibes for best possible outcome.

Yiur DU family is here for you.

[debm55]

28. Thank you so much niyad. I just wish I could get get him off of the computerlooking up Prostrate cancer.

[niyad]

40. Maybe you could get him to read the Ring Lardner short story, "The

Housemaid's Knees".

[debm55]

41. Thank you niyad

[Demobrat]

42. Be sure to remind him, gently, that everything on the internet isn't true.

Better to stick with good sources like Mayo Clinic.

[debm55]

43. I think that is the one he is visiting, TY Demobrat, He also wants to talk to a counselor but they are backed up.

te rribly

[Demobrat]

51. I hope you are looking into support for caregivers also. nt

[debm55]

55. Thank you Demobrat, I will bring that up with the doctors.

[Elessar Zappa]

23. Good news!

My dad’s was malignant also but he had his prostate gland removed in surgery and it was determined it hadn’t spread. He’s four years now clear of cancer and it’ll likely stay that way. So I’m very optimistic about Rich’s future.

[debm55]

30. Thank you so much Elessar Zappa. I hope the treatments work.

[AllaN01Bear]

25. eggscllent debm.

[debm55]

31. Thank you AllaN01Bear. I am praying that it all works out.

[LoisB]

29. Excellent news. Can't wait for the update that says "Rich is cancer-free". Hugs

[debm55]

32. Thank you LoisB. He is starting to get nervous and anxious. I wish the heck he would stay off of the computer.

[SWBTATTReg]

33. Good. On the right path, w/ the treatments, at least stopping the spread. My wonderful great-Uncle had this,

and beat it too. He's been gone for a while (he passed in his 80s), not due to P. cancer, and lived for quite a bit after his battle.

He was a trooper and my idol, and I think Rich is your idol and icon. May blessings and good fortune continue to flow your way, both of you.

[debm55]

34. Thank you so very much. I love Rich with all my heart and soul.

[cate94]

35. Thanks for the update

That is good news. Keeping you both in my thoughts.

[debm55]

49. Thank you so much cate94,

[H2O Man]

36. That's good news!

[debm55]

47. Thank you so much, H20 Man

[H2O Man]

50. You are welcome so much!

Likely even more than "so much"!

[XanaDUer2]

37. Excellent

[debm55]

46. Thank you XanaDUer2 and I hope things are doing better for you

[XanaDUer2]

48. Thanks

Fingers crossed the pain is constipation

[gademocrat7]

38. Good news, demm55

Stay positive and know you both are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

[debm55]

45. Thank you so much gademocrat for youy kind words

[Laurelin]

39. I'm so glad

Thanks for keeping us posted. Stay strong!

[debm55]

44. Thank you for your kind wordsn Laurelin,

[spooky3]

52. Best wishes for a full and quick recovery. Nt

[debm55]

54. Thank you so much spooky3

[summer_in_TX]

53. Thank God for it not spreading!

You have both been in my daily prayers.

[debm55]

56. TY so very much summer_in_TX. I pray for Rich every night. Bless you.

[OldBaldy1701E]

57. This is good news.

I am glad this was not worse than it is. I hope you are now going to apply a little 'worry' about yourself and try to find some time to relax and let go of some of the stress and anxiety.

Don't expect anything from that 'family' of yours, and don't give another thought to them. Not. One. More. Thought.

Again, glad for this news.

[debm55]

58. Thank you OldBaldy1701E, I needed that, I feel terrible for Rich, My nerves are terrible. Still am crying and can't

sleep. Rich has done everything for them. and they can't even call or send a card. He told me he feels bad about it. I ordered some puzzles and games for him to play. He is getting more upset about the cancer and keeps calling the doctor since Thursday but has not received any response back.