Rose in BC 1,651 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Tomorrow my dh and I are flying 1500 km to city where he will have a prostate biopsy for suspected cancer. We need prayers. We have two special needs kids, one living at home. Besides our anxiety over cancer we have never left our 18 year old son home without one of us being home. He's capable of feeding himself, etc. but he has FASD and mild intellectual disability which means he's a wild card. :) you know those stories you hear on news where a kid's parents leave town and six hundred kids show up to party at their house. That would be my boy. And it wouldn't be intentional. Now, my 19 yr old daughter with no special needs is also home so she will temper things but it's still nerve wracking. We also have friends on standby if she needs help. We have no choice but to go. We'll be gone three nights. Please pray for my dh and for safety and no trouble at home. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Oh oh! Prayers for ALL of you. I hope it's benign, the procedure is cake, the travel is smooth, and you and the kids sleep easy, too, with no crazy house parties OR tears. Hugs to your husband, I'd be terrified! Link to post Share on other sites
Ottakee 16,903 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I totally understand the wild card child. I have 3 with mild disabilities, one of which has FAS. Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 13,581 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
emzhengjiu 428 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Praying for all of you. Link to post Share on other sites
Jean in Newcastle 174,632 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Praying, Rose. Link to post Share on other sites
Annie Anne 123 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Praying for all issues. Be safe. Link to post Share on other sites
Tammi K 4,307 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
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Ewe Mama 2,301 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Prayers for you, your dh, and your son and daughter are being said. :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Butter 25,840 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Praying. My dad had/has prostate cancer (they removed his prostate, but he has a PSA number again so there are cancer cells, but no tumor so they just watch it). Link to post Share on other sites
Kim in Appalachia 4,644 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 :grouphug: Praying Link to post Share on other sites
MooCow 1,979 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Prayers being said Link to post Share on other sites
fraidycat 10,930 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Kimberly in IN 231 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 :grouphug: Praying for your family. Link to post Share on other sites
RioSamba 1,628 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just prayed. Link to post Share on other sites
Liz CA 18,584 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 You got it, Rose. Link to post Share on other sites
elroisees 3,810 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Reefgazer 8,044 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Safe travels and good luck to you and your DH. Link to post Share on other sites
Rose in BC 1,651 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks everyone. I may not be able to post an update until we're back home. I appreciate all the prayers and kind words. Link to post Share on other sites
JoJosMom 28,812 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I will add you to my WTM prayer list. :001_smile: Link to post Share on other sites
J-rap 16,768 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Everyone I have known who has had prostate cancer (and there have been quite a few by now) has had it taken care of with excellent results. Of course we are praying it's benign, but know that it's also a very treatable cancer. Link to post Share on other sites
Stacia 81,127 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Pawz4me 38,278 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Mom25girls 320 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just seeing this and praying. Link to post Share on other sites
creekland 41,102 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Praying for you - for good results, safe travel, and safe happenings back home. I'm glad you're able to go with your guy. Take care. I'll be awaiting an update... :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Lanny 9,813 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Rose I will include you and your DH in my prayers. For what it is worth, I had a Biopsy on my Prostate, in 2006, and I do not remember it was a big deal. Uncomfortable for a few minutes, but nothing horribly traumatic. Less than the discomfort of having a Vasectomy done under Local Anesthesia, which obviously is the way a Vasectomy should be done. NOTE: The day I had the Biopsy on my Prostate, my Urologist also was there with several other men. One man, I felt very sorry for, because they were going to do it under General Anesthesia (the Prostate Biopsy) and then he was going to be admitted to the hospital. His wife was there with him. He had built the fear of the examination up to such a high level, that he would not have it done while he was awake. As I recall, we walked from the hospital to a nearby restaurant after I had the Biopsy and then we came home. I am not sure why you need to go 1500 miles to have the examination done, but I suspect you live in a very remote area of BC. My Biopsy results were Negative and I hope that will also be the case for your DH. My Urologist had felt that because of repeated high PSA levels the Biopsy was necessary. We have absolute confidence in our Urologist. He had also done a procedure on my wife, many years ago, that eliminated a problem other doctors had been unable to cure. Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzie in Ma 3,750 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Safe journey. :grouphug: :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Cinder 4,992 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
mumto2 34,123 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Praying Link to post Share on other sites
sassenach 13,426 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Rose, you guys have been through so much. Praying that everything goes off without incident. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 3,059 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I've missed seeing you on the boards the last few months. I hope your trip goes smoothly, your dh gets good results, and your kids do just fine for a few days on their own. :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
happi duck 15,217 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 (Hugs) Link to post Share on other sites
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Rose in BC 1,651 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 We are back. Lanny your words were timely. Travelling to city my dh was getting very nervous. I thought he might back out of biopsy. I was able to read your comments to him. Your description was pretty accurate. We were very nervous (and tired). But a couple hour after procedure indeed we went out for dinner in big city. And yes Lanny we live far away from urban centre. We were given choice of two urban centre. Vancouver was easiest fro us to access by plane. First day gone was eventful with my special boy. I'd tell the story but like most of our "child with FASD" stories, they're so unbelievable you might think I'm a troll. But next couple days were better. We got home at midnight last night. House still standing, dogs still alive, daughter only mildly traumatized by her special brother. We will hopefully have biopsy results by end of week. I hope so. It's so stressful. Drs were very kind and supportive. Link to post Share on other sites
Jean in Newcastle 174,632 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I'm glad that you are home. :grouphug: :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
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trulycrabby 6,559 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Late to the thread, but sending prayers the biopsy report says "benign." :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
happi duck 15,217 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Glad you're home! Link to post Share on other sites
creekland 41,102 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 First day gone was eventful with my special boy. I'd tell the story but like most of our "child with FASD" stories, they're so unbelievable you might think I'm a troll. ... We will hopefully have biopsy results by end of week. I hope so. It's so stressful. Drs were very kind and supportive. I love stories - they're so much fun to share AFTER the event is over and I don't believe you're a troll. Otherwise... really hoping you get good results from the biopsy. :grouphug: for the wait. Link to post Share on other sites
idnib 15,920 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm just now seeing this and praying for good results. Link to post Share on other sites
fraidycat 10,930 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 :grouphug: I hope the results = wasted trip with mildly traumatizing, eventually funny story for big sister. Link to post Share on other sites
bettyandbob 17,679 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm sorry I missed the first post on this. I hope all is well when you get the results. Link to post Share on other sites
Rose in BC 1,651 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Here's a brief update. Biopsy came back inconclusive but highly suspicious cells indicating a carcinoma. We are heading back to the big city July 30 for a second biopsy. Local Dr did indicate the area is small so if it is cancer it seems, at this point, easily treatable. Link to post Share on other sites
OneStepAtATime 52,889 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Here's a brief update. Biopsy came back inconclusive but highly suspicious cells indicating a carcinoma. We are heading back to the big city July 30 for a second biopsy. Local Dr did indicate the area is small so if it is cancer it seems, at this point, easily treatable. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Jean in Newcastle 174,632 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 :grouphug: and yet glad that it is small. Link to post Share on other sites
MeghansMom 897 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Prayers and hugs. Link to post Share on other sites
ErinE 12,604 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Here's a brief update. Biopsy came back inconclusive but highly suspicious cells indicating a carcinoma. We are heading back to the big city July 30 for a second biopsy. Local Dr did indicate the area is small so if it is cancer it seems, at this point, easily treatable. :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Catwoman 74,049 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Somehow I missed this thread until now, but I'll pray for your dh. :grouphug: Link to post Share on other sites
Liz CA 18,584 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Glad the news is encouraging. Since it's inconclusive, it could still turn out to be nothing. Link to post Share on other sites
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