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greatauntoftriplets

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57. I'm very sorry to hear this. It's a blow for you both.

Mon May 13, 2024, 10:58 PM

May 13

My thoughts and vibes are with you, and hopefully he'll learn that the cancer hasn't spread.

My brother-in-law is a 20+-year prostate cancer survivor. They treated him with radioactive seeds that they inserted into his prostate. It worked and he's alive and healthy at 84.

Best of luck.

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The doctor just called for the biopsy. Rich has malignant prostrate cancer. Doctor ordered a PET --see if it spread. [View all] debm55 May 13 OP

{{{{{Deb&Rich}}}}} 50 Shades Of Blue May 13 #1

So sorry to hear that deb. Sending lots of hugs and healing vibes. skylucy May 13 #2

Oh deb XanaDUer2 May 13 #3

Nuts. Thoughts are with you. Raven123 May 13 #4

Oh no! Such awful news. femmedem May 13 #5

Sending you warm thoughts and all my hopes that he will be one who does well with treatment. hlthe2b May 13 #6

I am so sorry Deb.... AmBlue May 13 #7

So sorry to hear that you and Rich are going through this. anciano May 13 #8

Terrible news. AltairIV May 13 #9

I am so so sorry DebM55 JMCKUSICK May 13 #10

So sorry, I will be hoping and pulling for you both Walleye May 13 #11

I'm so very sorry! May treatment go well! *hugs* GPV May 13 #12

My thoughts are with you both. nt Dear_Prudence May 13 #13

Positive vibes your way. Laffy Kat May 13 #14

I'm sorry MustLoveBeagles May 13 #15

Hopefully it has not spread. As far as I know, Prostate cancer is slow growing and most men will get it if they beaglelover May 13 #16

I'm so sorry! Diamond_Dog May 13 #17

eep. AllaN01Bear May 13 #18

So very sorry!! nocoincidences May 13 #19

Healing thoughts for you both, a great big hug, and strength to you both for the journey ahead. LoisB May 13 #20

Hugs to you both. Eko May 13 #21

Sending you both love and hugs happybird May 13 #22

Love and hugs ms liberty May 13 #23

Deb, I am crying with you mvd May 13 #24

Holding you both- and all who love you- in my heart. n/t TygrBright May 13 #25

I am dreadfully sorry to hear that. GreenWave May 13 #26

So sorry. Sending you both lots of warm hugs and best wishes. nt Biophilic May 13 #27

Deepest sympathy GeoWilliam750 May 13 #28

Sending healing vibes your way. Mr.Bill May 13 #29

Oh no! Elessar Zappa May 13 #30

Hugs..... onecaliberal May 13 #31

I'm so sorry debm55 prostrate cancer is insidious kimbutgar May 13 #32

Awwww, damn. My thoughts are with you both. catbyte May 13 #33

I was in the hospital 5 days and about to do this protocol... MartyTheGreek May 13 #34

I'm so sorry to hear that. barbtries May 13 #35

All the best. Turbineguy May 13 #36

So very sorry! bluestarone May 13 #37

Never an easy path. WinstonSmith4740 May 13 #38

Take it a step at a time. If the PSMA shows that it is confined to the prostate, you have curable options available. JohnSJ May 13 #39

He's got a good woman to help him through. Harker May 13 #40

I'm so sorry. Hoping for the best possible outcome. Solly Mack May 13 #41

Lots of folks here to lean on, so please do. 3catwoman3 May 13 #42

I am so very sorry. appleannie1 May 13 #43

I am so so very sorry deb irisblue May 13 #44

Sending prayers and good thoughts LetMyPeopleVote May 13 #45

It's never easy to receive a cancer diagnosis. Niagara May 13 #46

I'm so sorry, Deb. arkielib May 13 #47

Rich and I thank you for all your good wishes. debm55 May 13 #48

Sending blessings of healing, good health and happiness Wicked Blue May 13 #49

I'm so sorry. area51 May 13 #50

I'm so sorry to hear this ailsagirl May 13 #51

So sorry debM CanonRay May 13 #52

Oh, im so very sorry deb. revmclaren May 13 #53

I'm so sorry Deb. essaynnc May 13 #54

So sorry to read this. Hoping for the best outcome possible. OAITW r.2.0 May 13 #55

I am so sorry for this news. I hope he will be ok. Treatments are better now, so I will tblue37 May 13 #56

I'm very sorry to hear this. It's a blow for you both. greatauntoftriplets May 13 #57

Again Rich and I thank you all for you kind thoughts and words. debm55 May 13 #58

Hugs to you both. Duncanpup May 14 #59

Sending love and hugs gademocrat7 May 14 #60

Sending good vibes malaise May 14 #61

(((((((((((((Deb and Rich))))))))))))) Holding you both in love and light. niyad May 14 #62

Sending loving and healing thoughts. MLAA May 14 #63

So sorry for your news Picaro May 14 #64

That's rough. malthaussen May 14 #65

Sorry to hear this. Hoping he does well with treatments! 70sEraVet May 14 #66

Try to remain positive about the treatment. He needs you to hang onto. flying_wahini May 14 #67

That is just awful. Please let us know how the PET turns out. ratchiweenie May 14 #68

Sending you all of my love Goddessartist May 14 #69

I am so sorry, Deb and Rich! Love and warm hugs to you both! LaMouffette May 14 #70

Healing vibes for both of you CountAllVotes May 14 #71

Sending good thoughts and healing vibes to both of you. c-rational May 14 #72

So very sorry to hear this. Isn't prostate cancer one of the most treatable of cancers? My dad had it, a good friend TeamProg May 14 #73

I am so sorry--such a terrible diagnosis. pandr32 May 14 #74

I am so sorry. murielm99 May 14 #75

😞 duckworth969 May 14 #76

My heart goes out to the two of you! PJMcK May 14 #77

... Permanut May 14 #78

So sorry to hear this, Deb virgdem May 14 #79

Hugs to you and your husband, Deb. democrank May 14 #80

My brother had his prostate removed due to ca - 15 years ago. He's 87 now. Peregrine Took May 14 #81

Thank you again everyone. Love, debbie and rich. debm55 May 14 #82

We are here for you deb. alwaysinasnit May 14 #83

I'm so sorry, Deb. But please keep in mind that cancer treatments are so much better now than they were highplainsdem May 14 #84

So sorry to hear this, Deb! Different Drummer May 14 #85

Damn debm55. Praying he gets through the treatments, and has a full recovery. a kennedy May 14 #86

So sorry to read this, debm55 peggysue2 May 14 #87

Sending best wishes and healing thoughts Laurelin May 14 #88

Bummer! ProfessorGAC May 14 #89

Oh debm55! I'm so sorry to hear this news :( sdfernando May 14 #90