After his biopsy and 12 small sections were taken it was determined that six of them showed cancer.
My husband has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. There it is, in black and white.
They say all men will get prostate cancer sooner or later, we just didn't think we'd be hearing it now.
In the cancer Gleason score of 1-10, 10 being the worst, my husband's score is NINE. Scares the socks off of you when you see it and hear it.
I have selfishly cried so many tears I did not think were possible, I have resigned from my 12 hour a week job because it felt too overwhelming to do more than be at my husband's side; and just very recently we were able to let our youngest grandgirl know about her Papa's illness. She is so very sensitive to so many things and she loves her Papa beyond the measure of the heart.
Thankfully, my husband's urologist was very upbeat and informative and even gave us a book entitled PROSTATE AND CANCER, the 4th edition, written by Sheldon Marks, MD. It's not an over night read, but it is written for the layman's needs. It describes the various ups and downs of the various options. It was good to hear my husband's doctor speak so positively about the options available to him, as well as the time my husband has, to choose one procedure over the other. The doctor's confidence lifted a lot of the doom and gloom that has been so pervasive in our lives since my husband has gotten his diagnosis.
What are the options? Surgery or radiation. They each have their upsides and, they each have their icky side effects.
Later in the month we will visit the doctor who will perform the selection of my hubby's choosing and learn more about that option This doctor is located at our local Cancer Center. Never thought I'd be going through those doors.
It still feels difficult when I look at my husband and know he has a tough decision to make. He has always been my hero and has always lived our married life to make our family happy. He has been the seeds of the apple. He is reaping what he has sown; we all love him, and respect him very much. He gives 1,000 percent and yet manages to be gentle and kind.
So, at this time though we do have more information, we still have many things to think about and consider. And, we have God on our side. Thank you to so many of you who pray for him and understand what we are going through. Knowing you are there with prayers and support brings hope and healing as well.
Cancer is a big, scary word...we're going to fight it all the way!
Sorry to hear about this! Will be praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteOh my! So sorry you have to face this challenge. We will be praying for a great outcome and for support for all of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you David and Kim. We appreciate your prayers so much.
ReplyDeleteTo the many others who have written to say that they tried to post a comment here thank you for taking the time to let me know that you are thinking of us as well. I don't know why some are able to post a comment and others are not. It must be a big Google secret or something. Nonetheless, your sentiments, prayers and hopes carry us.
I'm sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis. I know that you and your family will rally around him and give him the support and strength he needs to fight this dreaded disease.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael Embry. Fortunately much medical progress in this area has been made, and we are hoping for the best. It's going to getter better before it gets worse, that is a scary thing, but we're going to do this together.
ReplyDeleteI thought I already wrote on this one, but I guess not, or it didn't take. Anyway, I have faith everything will work out well. You know I am in your corner.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the scare. You will be in our prayers. Have faith and ask the good Lord for his healing.
ReplyDeleteSoc, I am truly sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis. However, I know that God is on your side and will be with all of you during his illness. You obviously have a very loving family and that bears witness to the wonderful man that you married. I pray for all of you. Your friend, Lucy.
ReplyDeleteMuch thanks to Jim, Ana and Lucy. It is damn scary and I am so thankful for your support and prayers. It means a lot to me to know that there are those out there who are praying for us.
ReplyDeleteIn a few days we go for a second opinion. So much to try and absorb and learn in a short time.