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hamsterjill

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41. Sending a hug and wishing you all the very best.

Fri Feb 6, 2026, 08:39 PM

Feb 6

The only advice that I can give is to be your own best advocate. I've had a sibling going through multiple types of cancer. We've found that it helps to keep everything written down. Notes on visits, medications, etc.

She has so many different doctors that they sometimes prescribe against one another. So, it's always best to learn as much as you can about your own situation, be informed, and don't be shy about speaking up and INSISTING that you get the correct care.

That said, I sincerely wish you the very best. I wish you strength, peace and love.

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My friends I have been in this community and love being here. I ask for your prayers and good wishes [View all] gopiscrap Feb 6 OP

... 2naSalit Feb 6 #1

I am sorry you have to go through this, my friend. HeartsCanHope Feb 6 #2

thank you gopiscrap Feb 6 #4

Healing vibes on the way to you. SheltieLover Feb 6 #3

Sending love and hugs your way, Mike C.❤️ sheshe2 Feb 6 #5

Sending healing energy Mike. FalloutShelter Feb 6 #6

Sending prayers and good wishes your way. brer cat Feb 6 #7

Both are usually curable Dave says Feb 6 #8

That sounds like very encouraging information for anybody StarryNite Feb 7 #70

Sending Healing thoughts and energy to you- best wishes for quick treatment and recovery biophile Feb 6 #9

I am so sorry. You stick close by and keep us informed. applegrove Feb 6 #10

thank you gopiscrap Feb 7 #87

I had the female equivalent - stage three uterine cancer - three times. Staph Feb 6 #11

thank you gopiscrap Feb 6 #12

I wish I had more practical help or advice to offer senseandsensibility Feb 6 #13

Sending you love and prayers...My husbands uncle had what you describe in his 70's 80's Demsrule86 Feb 6 #14

🫶🏽 Mike C 🫶🏽 blm Feb 6 #15

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You have my prayer for a complete recovery from both. My only advice is to LoisB Feb 6 #17

No advice, just holding you in my heart, Mike C. n/t TygrBright Feb 6 #18

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Wow. Hugs to you. LittleGirl Feb 6 #20

thank you gopiscrap Feb 7 #88

No comments or advice canetoad Feb 6 #21

Wish you wellness Figarosmom Feb 6 #22

I'm saddened to hear of your health problems. I am sending hugs and wish you a positive outcome. I don't alwaysinasnit Feb 6 #23

Lots of love and healing vibes, dear gopiscrap Grim Chieftain Feb 6 #24

Sorry for that news. 70sEraVet Feb 6 #25

That sucks really bad jmbar2 Feb 6 #26

I know someone who has had both LNM Feb 6 #27

Damn malaise Feb 6 #28

Nurture 🧡 Comfort 🩵 Healing 💚 to you gopiscrap Clouds Passing Feb 6 #29

Sucks to read this. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 6 #30

Hi Mike C.. All the best to you... mountain grammy Feb 6 #31

You will win this fight. mr715 Feb 6 #32

We're here berniesandersmittens Feb 6 #33

I'm so sorry, Mike. iemanja Feb 6 #34

I don't have any personal experience along those lines, Mike, but calimary Feb 6 #35

Bladder twice Nigrum Cattus Feb 6 #36

Sending hugs and healing energy. I'm so sorry you got this diagnosis, but cancer treatment is very highplainsdem Feb 6 #37

Double whammy for sure. Dear_Prudence Feb 6 #38

Half-way through treatment for Gleason Score 8/Stage II prostate cancer Bluejeans Feb 6 #39

Caught it early, eh? Tranquil72 Feb 6 #40

Sending a hug and wishing you all the very best. hamsterjill Feb 6 #41

There is hope dawgdan Feb 6 #42

Best wishes inbound! ... OldBoss Feb 6 #43

Mike, I had a prostatectomy 15 years ago radical cystectomy 2 years ago TexLaProgressive Feb 6 #44

I had Gleason 8 in 2025 bagimin Feb 6 #45

I have Timewas Feb 6 #46

I haven't, but my daughter went thru a Joinfortmill Feb 6 #47

Dear gopiscrap, My husband had Maliginant Prostrate cancer. He always went to his Urologis a PSI test and a Prostate debm55 Feb 6 #48

I am so sorry. Keep us posted. Cancer survivor here. DU Cancer Support Group is a great place for questions and venting Solly Mack Feb 6 #49

Thinking of you and hoping for the absolute best! chowder66 Feb 6 #50

Scary, Man.. Permanut Feb 6 #51

Cancer x 2. Ms. Toad Feb 6 #52

Adding my best wishes for you and the team that is gonna get you back to good health 🌺 Deuxcents Feb 6 #53

I hope you are soon healthy again Mike, huge hugs. Celerity Feb 6 #54

Stage 3 survivor here....you got this purr-rat beauty Feb 6 #55

Wishing you a cancer free outcome. GoodRaisin Feb 6 #56

So sad to read this CountAllVotes Feb 6 #57

God Speed Mike C JMCKUSICK Feb 6 #58

Best wishes for successful treatment! waterwatcher123 Feb 6 #59

Sorry to hear this news JohnnyLib2 Feb 6 #60

A gentle hug 🫂 to you and your family. mwmisses4289 Feb 6 #61

Wishing you all the best!!! CaptainTruth Feb 6 #62

Prayers for you Mike - TBF Feb 6 #63

My husband has stage four PC with metastases... DET Feb 6 #64

Sending you hugs and blessings Wicked Blue Feb 6 #65

Haven't been through this but know men who have had experience with both. Marie Marie Feb 6 #66

I identify Wifes husband Feb 7 #67

My mate had both róisín_dubh Feb 7 #68

Advice Roy Rolling Feb 7 #69

Here's to the Very Best Help & Support Cha Feb 7 #71

I'm a nurse. This is scary as hell I know, but you got this. Maru Kitteh Feb 7 #72

The Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic have good websites about cancers along with the American Cancer Botany Feb 7 #73

K&R spanone Feb 7 #74

These people are with you as I. twodogsbarking Feb 7 #75

Sending prayers and good wishes for you, your family and badhair77 Feb 7 #76

I had prostate cancer about 15 years ago Playingmantis Feb 7 #77

Sending you healing vibes and wishes for complete recovery! CousinIT Feb 7 #78

You have my prayers and good wishes. CBHagman Feb 7 #79

Adding my wishes to you for a fast and full recovery. herding cats Feb 7 #80

What awful health news! pandr32 Feb 7 #81

Positive vibes headed your way. We're here for anything you need. Nevilledog Feb 7 #82

Best wishes, gopiscrap! I was diagnosed with stage 4B (out of 5!) prostate cancer in early 2014. generalbetrayus Feb 7 #83

Wishing you the best flamingdem Feb 7 #84

Hi Mike, I imagine you are in shock. 1WorldHope Feb 7 #85

Wishing you a sucessful and complete recovery! electric_blue68 Feb 7 #86

Sending positive vibes and prayers... Desert grandma Feb 7 #89

I have been fighting bladder cancer for a couple years now. SidneyR Feb 7 #90

Very sorry to hear. That really sucks. I hope you get good care and can arrest both. Take care, ED Evolve Dammit Feb 7 #91

Hang in there...... popsdenver Feb 7 #92

I had my prostate out 23 years ago A-Schwarzenegger Feb 7 #93

You asked for advice mercuryblues Feb 7 #94

This is really good advice re tracking - TBF Feb 7 #95

I highly recommend a daily pill container. mercuryblues Feb 7 #96

I didn't even know they made one like that - TBF Feb 8 #97

I have 2 comments. beaglelover Feb 8 #98

Mike, Sending FemDemERA Monday #99