My father has been diagnosed with prostate cancer

[misha]

and I am devastated. All I have done since I found out last night is hide around the house and cry. (I don't want to alarm Noodle or my sister, and I don't want my father upset by my reactions)

My father sat me down last night and told me, and it took everything I had in me to not burst out crying right there. He has always been there for me, my biggest cheerleader, my hero.

He told me that he has decided that he is not going to go through surgery, chemo, or any of that. He is taking injections every four months, hormones I believe. His thinking is that he just wants to live the rest of his life happy and without pain.

I have said before that the most important lessons I have learned from my parents were the ones I learned about love, loyalty and life during the time my mother was dying. But this is also going to be an education that while it is horrible, is going to be an awesome sight to behold.

[que90nek]

no chemo
no surgery

*hushhug*

[misha]

Hormone Therapy
This treatment is often used for patients whose prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate or has recurred after treatment. It can also be used in combination with radiation therapy for certain stage T3 cancers. The goal of hormone therapy is to lower levels of the male hormones, androgens. The main androgen is called testosterone. Androgens are produced mainly in the testicles and cause prostate cancer cells to grow. Lowering androgen levels can make prostate cancers shrink or grow more slowly. But hormone therapy alone does not cure the cancer.

This is the route he chose:

Thanks for the hug que. I really need it today.

[KissableSexyShortStuff]

*******HUSHHUG*******

[Melotic]

Sorry to hear that, may God help you thru this...

HushHug...

[shtalker]

My prayer go out to you and your Family! Try to keep your spirits up and place it in god's hands!

[Juicey1]

Sending up a prayer for you and your family.

[Sparkles]

honor is wishes in not have surgery or chemo.

Speaking from experience, both bullet were hard to bite but i wont go into the detail... Just know my heart and prayers goes out to your and your family and if you need anything, including just some one to cry with I gotcha...



******hhhhuuussshhhhhhhuuuuugggggg*************

[misha]

Thank you all.

[sistuhchey]

I have a close friend that opted not to have surgery.....He is a young man of 48..he's been fighting this horrible diesase for over 5 years...he's gone thru several different treaments. I love him and his family dearly with love and support..he's had a pretty good success record...there's been some scary moments but God has prevailed.......so far the treatments are working...about every six months or so he has a rough time....he's working less and golfing more.....
God bless you...

(((hushhug)))
Chey

[CLSmooove]

Awwwwwww Honey I am so sorry to hear that....I will keep you and your family in my prayers.... Try to keep your head up and know that many of us are here for you.....

((((Hush Hug))))

[dulce]

praying for you and yours, misha.

((((hushhug))))

[FoxEMomma]

I'm here if you need to talk, Misha.

Stay strong, hon'.

[nubianx2]

Misha,
Adding you and your family to my never ending prayer list.

[djackso]

Have faith in God cause God can heal what man can't!

[zuriyahe]

Misha,

My best wishes go to you, your father and your family.

Take care!

[lovely]

im speechless....
and dont know what to say.

just know that you and your family are in mine and jasmine's prayers.

:)

[sassy1]

Know that God is good and God is able.
Lean on Him.

...My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness....
II Corinthians 13:9

[HulaSista]

Originally posted by djackso+
Have faith in God cause God can heal what man can't!

We will keep on praying on! Healing of you fathers' worries and him being able to choose JOY inspite of his ailment is a great gift! Him watching Noodles play and getting a laugh out of it is amazing! Prayer strength is what you need today!

[misha]

Everybody is at a different place in their life, but you know you have been schooled when an 83 year old man starts talking about life.

I am in no way mentally ready to understand the things he has been telling me. But damn....when I do catch on....

He has been talking about how his life has been good. How he has done everything he has wanted to do and is content. How much pleasure he gets out of hearing Noodle giggle. He told me that he does not want the pain of surgery, the misery of chemo. He wants to take the hormone injections and enjoy the rest of his life.

Then he started breaking it down to me about my mother. My mother had been in a coma for 10 days on a respirator. Against all our wishes, he had the respirator turned off. Because it was her wish. And he respected her wishes.

Like I have said before, while this experience is awful, I am in awe.

Thank you for being here for me, I love you all. *hugs*

[Mocha]

My mother has Metestic Breast Cancer (terminal)...so I know exactly how you feel or what your family feels right now.

Cancer is the hardest thing to deal with. I can't even explain to you what I go through daily and dealing with it and looking at my mother everyday and how different she looks.

On a serious note, if you ever need to talk, email me cause I will be more then happy to talk with you. Sometimes I feel I need it to.

Always remember God is good!

[misha]

Thank you Mocha. I will.

[seductive_tee]

Originally posted by que90nek+
no chemo
no surgery

*hushhug*

I 2nd that, my step father did the same thing....

[AllEyesonIvy]

Misha, you and your family are in my prayers.

I pray for strength, endurance, comfort and healing.

[Brightness]

I'm sorry to hear that, I'll keep you in my prayers during these difficulty times.

[swtjamaica]

...the hardest thing in the world is watching someone you love endure one of the most difficult transitions in life...BUT, the lessons you learn from them are priceless!! Your father seems to be a WONDERFUL man, and God bless his soul, he is going to endure whatever ups and downs are headed his way, like a soldier!! you appear to be on the right path in supporting his decision, and from what i've heard about hormone therapy, it helps! you know without a doubt that i am praying for your strength and for the strength of your family in this trying time...i'm a good shoulder if you need one...God bless!