prostate cancer

[ghettonqueen]

My dad called today. Said he has prostate cancer. I am asking for a second opinion. He said they found 2% cancer cells in 1 of the 12 samples from the biopsy.

I'm suddenly trying to learn a lot about treatments and effectiveness and indicators for watchful waiting.

Comments

[fountaingirl]

I'm so sorry. xoxoxo

[ghettonqueen]

it's a very odd feeling. thank you. I have no idea what a 2% cancer cell means or why that is so bad they want him to have surgery in a month. still researching.

[kittymel]

My father recently had surgery for his prostrate cancer, it was very successful. I'll be thinking of you and your family and hoping for the best.

[ghettonqueen]

It seems like a fairly common surgery. But then I read the side effects and question why any operations on our bodies would be common or routine.

I'm going to get him to come for a second opinion at Duke. Fuck the small town shtick, we've got one of the best cancer treatment centers in the nation.