Rook's dad called and said he has prostate cancer, early, biopsied and confirmed to be in multiple places so they don't think operating is good for some reason. He has to get hormones, radiation, or chemo or some combination. I'm kind of stunned and unable to deal with this thought. He is so healthy in a kind of determined-to-be way. I've seen things hit him and how bravely he deals. (Teeth things, back problems that were super scary that he bounced back from.)
cancer.org - prognosis good explanation of Gleason system
a non profit foundation looks like a good source
medline compliation of reputable links
more to follow...
ask- gleason score, psa level (prostate specific antigen in blood test), stage #
Oh no! That's awful. I hope Rook is all right. I'll be thinking of him.
Posted by: Jo | February 25, 2007 at 08:01 AM
Oh Liz--I'm sorry to hear that news. I'll be thinking of him too. They do say that all men get this eventually and there are lots of good treatment options. Please keep us posted.
Posted by: jeneane | February 25, 2007 at 10:45 AM
liz!
oh jesus, that is truly awful! do you need anything?
i send you & r. love.
xox,
g.
Posted by: g. | February 27, 2007 at 05:41 PM