UPDATE: Difficult day ahead (dad cancer diagnosis)

Karadee1 · September 2014

Update: the appointment went really well. This oncologist actually felt really comfortable with taking an "active surveillance" approach. Although we did learn about all the radiation options available. Dad's cancer is what they call low risk, low volume, so he is an excellent candidate for active surveillance. We will all meet with the surgeon next week to learn more about that option. It feels good knowing he can watch and wait, at least for now.

They will closely monitor PSA and do biopsies at least every year, so if something changes we will know. Thank you everyone for your kind words and thoughts and prayers! We are glad it was caught early and will continue to pray for dad and for good guidance from the doctors. Special thanks to @CaiShov‌ for suggesting to write things down - I bought a notebook for my dad to keep track of everything from here on out. I took great notes today and it was so helpful!!

[Deleted User] · September 2014

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I will keep your family in my prayers. Huge hugs!

mskatiep · September 2014

I am so sorry! I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers!

mwhipple77 · September 2014

Many thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Sorry you are having to go through all of this!

Karadee1 · September 2014

Thanks you everyone. You all are so amazing and helpful. You are all right - I am so thankful they caught it early!!! His normal doctor picked up on an abnormal rise in his PSA from last year to this year, and had him sent for a biopsy. Thank goodness for that! I already feel better and am trying to keep this in mind for his appointment this afternoon!

tikiroom · September 2014

So sorry you're going through this, but sounds like he is a good candidate for a successful treatment. Ts and Ps for your family.

TJHine · September 2014

Thoughts and prayers for your dad and family!

kimmycup · September 2014

T&P's to you and your family! So sorry you're going through this.

Karadee1 · September 2014

Thanks @CaiShov‌! I'm glad to hear that.

Karadee1 · September 2014

mnlucky13 said:
Thinking of you! My dad also went through this last winter and has had a fast and complete recovery. Hugs, lady.

I'm glad your dad recovered quickly! That's great to hear.

Karadee1 · September 2014

CaiShov said:
Oh I just wanted to mention one thing we found helpful at appointments - have one family member be a dedicated scribe! It is really helpful to have everything written down to go over again when you get home.

That's a great idea!! I will probably try to do this today!!

mamasoup030 · September 2014

So sorry to hear that you and your family are experiencing this. My father also had prostate cancer and they were able to treat it and he is cancer free now. If you need to chat, I'm always around to listen. Hugs!

VegasGal1978 · September 2014

My thoughts go out to you and your family. It's so hard, but try to keep a positive outlook.

cagoldi · September 2014

Sorry your family is going through this. It sounds like the doctors are optimistic so that is encouraging. Thoughts and prayers to you guys today. Let us know how he's doing when you get a chance.