Bad things to healthy old people

[shootingstar]

It has been confirmed earlier this week, that my father has prostrate cancer. Biopsy confirms a 9 rating, which is pretty bad and aggressive. (Scale is 1-10). This in inoperable cancer..given his age. (80)

We're awaiting more tests to be done..soon.

Other than that, he up to now for everyone, appeared very healthy. No respiratory nor heart problems. A few days ago, he took the subway from hospital which is in congested downtown traffic to home from the lst set of tests. It's a 15 min. walk to home. (He has been reducing his driving for past 10 yrs. His choice.)

Am going cycling now. Probably rain again.

[papaver]

i'm sorry to hear this. Must be hard. All I can say is : sterkte.

I don't have an english translation for this.

[Aquila]

My thoughts are with you, Shootingstar. These things are hard. I hope the medical folks can take good care of him.

[NbyNW]

So sorry to hear about your father.

But as you said, he has otherwise been healthy up to now -- hopefully that means fewer chances of complications with whatever course of treatment his doctors recommend.

Will keep you and your family in our prayers.

[OakLeaf]

((((((((Shootingstar))))))))

Keeping you and your father in my thoughts and prayers.

[lph]

So sorry, shooting star!

[Owlie]

((shootingstar))
You and your family will be in my thoughts.

[Tri Girl]

oh shootingstar... I'm so very sorry.
Hugs to you and your family.

[solobiker]

I am so sorry to hear this. Positive energy heading you and your family's way.

[shootingstar]

But as you said, he has otherwise been healthy up to now -- hopefully that means fewer chances of complications with whatever course of treatment his doctors recommend.

I agree.
He is and generally always has been at right weight. Healthy diet, as you can imagine that has not succumbed to sugar, fat, etc.

Thx for kind thoughts so far.
Strange times. The bearer of the news by the way, is a sister-doctor. She herself is 5+ months pregnant. Yes, she's probably worried about H1N1, regardless of whatever vaccination on top of all this and being info. conduit to rest of family.

It's really complicated..father, is also de facto family mediator-language interpreter for mother who speaks primarily only Chinese. (Assimilation to English language is terribly high price, more than unilingual speakers can even imagine.)

Things can get pretty complicated suddenly. So different from 2 months ago when I last visited everyone...happy and seemingly healthy.

[tctrek]

(((shootingstar))) I am so sorry and hope that you can find peace and comfort in the circle of your family. It sounds like you have a close family and they will pull together and help him and your mother through this.

[newfsmith]

This is a scary time for your family. Our family has been there, my husband was diagnosed and had surgery 3 years ago. I'm sure your sister has explained that surgery is not the only option, or necessarily the best option for everyone. If you have any questions that aren't too technical feel free to PM me. In the mean time, please know that we all are thinking of you and your family.

[crazycanuck]

Shootingstar, i'm sorry to hear your father's not well.

Just a note..A few gents on one of the floors at work have been diagnosed & a a few others have friends or family members with prostate cancer. I'm glad i'm donating to Movember as it's frightening how many men out there are being diagnosed.

[redrhodie]

(((shootingstar))) That's sad news. I wish your father well.

[tulip]

((((shootingstar)))))