Dad just called and said he has cancer

[BudSooner]

Prostate cancer that is, damn.
he's supposed to get together with the doctor on thursday to discuss options.

[Sooner_Bob]

I know how you feel man . . . I felt helpless when mom told me about her cancer. She's doing great now.

Keep your head up and we'll say a few prayers for you and your Pops.

[ChickSoonerFan]

oh...sorry to hear that.

[Newbomb Turk]

sorry to hear that Bud.

prayers for him.

[Tailwind]

Sorry to hear that, but don't freak out til you know how bad it is. It could be curable with the right therapies, care and prayers.

[OUHOMER]

keep your chin, treatments have come a long way.. prayer for you and your clan

[Frozen Sooner]

Dang. That sucks. Like a lot. Good luck.

[BudSooner]

Thanks for all the support...I haven't gotten to talk to my sister yet, this is going to be tough to tell her.

[Newbomb Turk]

Homer is right - there's a lot that can be done for prostate cancer. Think positive. :)

[12]

Hang in there. Depending on the circumstances, it isn't always an automatic death sentence. If they are meeting to discuss options, he probably does HAVE options, so that's a good thing.

High hopes for your pop.

[MamaMia]

My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 12 years ago. Hes doing really well now. I will have your father in my prayers this evening.

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Prayers from here as well...Good Luck :)

[GrapevineSooner]

I'm sure your dad is quite the fighter.

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

Sorry to hear that. My dad is battling small cell. He gets new scans tomorrow. It's scary.

[AlbqSooner]

You and your family are in my prayers.
My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1999. She died in 2001.

Shortly after her death is when Dad told us he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He didn't want us or Mom to worry. Now, 5 years later, he is doing fine. The doctor says he is in great shape for a man of 75. He will be 89 in October.

Do not panic. Prostate cancer is one of the very treatable forms of cancer. Do not panic. Prayers from the people on this board have been shown to be very powerful.

[bigdsooner]

Prostate cancer that is, damn.
he's supposed to get together with the doctor on thursday to discuss options.

we just found out last week that my dad has prostate cancer as well. he had his bone and cat scan last friday, now we're just waiting on those results, should know whats up by tomorrow. the one constant that i keep hearing is that prostate cancer is the easiest to cure.

i know its hard but stay positive, there are many different types of treatments nowadays. i'll be prayin for your family

[Newbomb Turk]

we just found out last week that my dad has prostate cancer as well.

a prayer for you and your dad bigd. hang in there.

[jk the sooner fan]

prayers for both of your dads and your families....

[Tailwind]

For you as well bigd.

[tbl]

There is a good side to this, though. PC is one of the most treatable forms of cancer, and most old timers that have it, aren't even aware of it. My Grandpa has had it for a couple of years, and the Doctors told him he would end up dying of natural causes before this would get to him.

[VeeJay]

Prayers to you and your dad, Bud.

Also to:
Bob
Mom
SBSB
Albq
bigd
lebowski

..and anyone else going through this with a loved one.

[BlondeSoonerGirl]

Prayers to you and your dad, Bud.

Also to:
Bob
Mom
SBSB
Albq
bigd
lebowski

..and anyone else going through this with a loved one.

Word.

[sooneron]

Stay positive for him - you're in my thoughts...

[BudSooner]

I just talked to dad this morning, his doctor is suggesting using radiation and hormone therapy to kill the cancer.
He said the doctor told him that with his heart condition that, removal may be risky and that implanting the radiation(seeds)at the source are not an option.
there are areas that are larger and would not respond to this sort of treatment.

I tell ya, he asked about a place online where he could read more into it..WebMd is one of the greatest tools a person could read and research material like this. Bravo to those who created it!

[85Sooner]

pRAYERS ARE ON THEIR WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[homerSimpsonsBrain]

Bud,

One of the producers at nbc is relaying his experiences with prostate cancer in a series.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14192194/

Its probably more moral support than medical info.

[GottaHavePride]

Hooray for doctors catching things early! Seriously, I hope he does ok.

[proud gonzo]

ditto--good luck

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

MothaBomar!