tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507675138105431038.post5221044209357924269..comments2023-06-15T06:53:25.437-07:00Comments on My Trip on the You Have Advanced and Aggressive Prostate Cancer Hurry Up and Wait Train: Houston All Set Up, Now Just Another Week of Waiting Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16788622178375748356noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507675138105431038.post-15938116378091033702014-04-04T16:49:02.443-07:002014-04-04T16:49:02.443-07:00Scott,
When I found out you had an aggressive canc...Scott,<br />When I found out you had an aggressive cancer, I was shocked. By your initial entries to Inspire, I had assumed that you were just going for a routine biopsy which, considering what you're going through now, doesn't even compare. For someone as normally verbose as I am, I have difficulty in finding the words to comfort you. All I can say is what I would do in your situation, take one thing at a time, cherish and appreciate the support you receive from your loved ones and treasure each day. For myself, I was sure I wouldn't make it past 60 years old. In fact a good friend of mine and I used to joke about it. Every day over 60 was "gravy." Now that I'm 72 I know I am very, very fortunate to still have my health, such as it is even though I have seed implants, make regular visits to my dermatologist to have more skin and flesh cut off of me in staving off skin cancer, and an irregular heartbeat. My good friend? He's gone now, in that he has Parkinson's and dementia. He is now in a total care facility, and doesn't know anyone. A cruel irony in that we used to joke about never ending up in a nursing home. I still say that. But you never know. Thankfully he too has a long time partner, now spouse (Jim) who sees him everyday and makes sure he's well taken care of. In the end that's all we can hope for, to have someone who cares for us with us. Always in my thoughts Scott.<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507675138105431038.post-37266827620434808922014-04-04T16:14:57.149-07:002014-04-04T16:14:57.149-07:00Ron:
I am indeed a fortunate guy. Derrell, despit...Ron:<br />I am indeed a fortunate guy. Derrell, despite his own fears over all this, has been a rock for me. On top of all that he's a nurse tech so was tremendously helpful during my 3 week/3 biopsy ordeal. On top of all that, he's just the sweetest, most loving person I've ever known and I'm confident and bolstered by the fact that he'll be with me wherever this ordeal leads.<br /><br />I'm also fortunate in friends, family and people that I don't even know (like yourself) who have been so kind and supportive. <br /><br />Was I unlucky to get an aggressive cancer? Yes. Am I lucky to be Scott and have the people in my life that I do. Very.<br /><br />I appreciate you.<br /><br />ScottScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788622178375748356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507675138105431038.post-9244832966342721112014-04-04T14:58:46.625-07:002014-04-04T14:58:46.625-07:00Scott,
Thank goodness you have Derrell with you. ...Scott,<br />Thank goodness you have Derrell with you. I cannot imagine going through what you're going through alone. Words really fail me at a time like this. All I can say is that my thoughts are with you. I know that doesn't help your situation but know that someone cares.<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.com