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mercuryblues

(16,241 posts)
94. You asked for advice
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 06:46 PM
3 hrs ago

I will start by saying find the best oncologist you can and listen to them. Let yourself feel what you feel.

Next up. Make a spread sheet for the Meds you will be on and what time to take them. Get yourself a monthly pill holder (Trust me.)

I used a large dry erase board to follow my weekly meds and appts. it worked out well. When I was taken off a med, I could erase it.
I am serious about this. At one point in my treatment, I was taking about 30 pills. I have no clue about your ins but get preapproved to use the pharmacy in the treatment center. Let me put it to you this way, after treatment you don't want to make a stop on your way home to get an Rx. Whoever is your ride can pick it up at the center, while you are getting treatment.

My best wishes for you.

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I am sorry you have to go through this, my friend. HeartsCanHope Yesterday #2
thank you gopiscrap Yesterday #4
Healing vibes on the way to you. SheltieLover Yesterday #3
Sending love and hugs your way, Mike C.❤️ sheshe2 Yesterday #5
Sending healing energy Mike. FalloutShelter Yesterday #6
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Both are usually curable Dave says Yesterday #8
That sounds like very encouraging information for anybody StarryNite 21 hrs ago #70
Sending Healing thoughts and energy to you- best wishes for quick treatment and recovery biophile Yesterday #9
I am so sorry. You stick close by and keep us informed. applegrove Yesterday #10
thank you gopiscrap 8 hrs ago #87
I had the female equivalent - stage three uterine cancer - three times. Staph Yesterday #11
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Sending you love and prayers...My husbands uncle had what you describe in his 70's 80's Demsrule86 Yesterday #14
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You have my prayer for a complete recovery from both. My only advice is to LoisB Yesterday #17
No advice, just holding you in my heart, Mike C. n/t TygrBright Yesterday #18
Best wishes and good vibes stage left Yesterday #19
Wow. Hugs to you. LittleGirl Yesterday #20
thank you gopiscrap 8 hrs ago #88
No comments or advice canetoad Yesterday #21
Wish you wellness Figarosmom Yesterday #22
I'm saddened to hear of your health problems. I am sending hugs and wish you a positive outcome. I don't alwaysinasnit Yesterday #23
Lots of love and healing vibes, dear gopiscrap Grim Chieftain Yesterday #24
Sorry for that news. 70sEraVet Yesterday #25
That sucks really bad jmbar2 Yesterday #26
I know someone who has had both LNM Yesterday #27
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Nurture 🧡 Comfort 🩵 Healing 💚 to you gopiscrap Clouds Passing Yesterday #29
Sucks to read this. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #30
Hi Mike C.. All the best to you... mountain grammy Yesterday #31
You will win this fight. mr715 Yesterday #32
We're here berniesandersmittens Yesterday #33
I'm so sorry, Mike. iemanja Yesterday #34
I don't have any personal experience along those lines, Mike, but calimary Yesterday #35
Bladder twice Nigrum Cattus Yesterday #36
Sending hugs and healing energy. I'm so sorry you got this diagnosis, but cancer treatment is very highplainsdem Yesterday #37
Double whammy for sure. Dear_Prudence Yesterday #38
Half-way through treatment for Gleason Score 8/Stage II prostate cancer Bluejeans Yesterday #39
Caught it early, eh? Tranquil72 Yesterday #40
Sending a hug and wishing you all the very best. hamsterjill Yesterday #41
There is hope dawgdan Yesterday #42
Best wishes inbound! ... OldBoss Yesterday #43
Mike, I had a prostatectomy 15 years ago radical cystectomy 2 years ago TexLaProgressive Yesterday #44
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I haven't, but my daughter went thru a Joinfortmill Yesterday #47
Dear gopiscrap, My husband had Maliginant Prostrate cancer. He always went to his Urologis a PSI test and a Prostate debm55 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #49
Thinking of you and hoping for the absolute best! chowder66 Yesterday #50
Scary, Man.. Permanut Yesterday #51
Cancer x 2. Ms. Toad Yesterday #52
Adding my best wishes for you and the team that is gonna get you back to good health 🌺 Deuxcents Yesterday #53
I hope you are soon healthy again Mike, huge hugs. Celerity Yesterday #54
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Wishing you a cancer free outcome. GoodRaisin Yesterday #56
So sad to read this CountAllVotes Yesterday #57
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Best wishes for successful treatment! waterwatcher123 Yesterday #59
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Prayers for you Mike - TBF 23 hrs ago #63
My husband has stage four PC with metastases... DET 23 hrs ago #64
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My mate had both róisín_dubh 21 hrs ago #68
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Here's to the Very Best Help & Support Cha 20 hrs ago #71
I'm a nurse. This is scary as hell I know, but you got this. Maru Kitteh 19 hrs ago #72
The Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic have good websites about cancers along with the American Cancer Botany 12 hrs ago #73
K&R spanone 12 hrs ago #74
These people are with you as I. twodogsbarking 12 hrs ago #75
Sending prayers and good wishes for you, your family and badhair77 12 hrs ago #76
I had prostate cancer about 15 years ago Playingmantis 12 hrs ago #77
Sending you healing vibes and wishes for complete recovery! CousinIT 11 hrs ago #78
You have my prayers and good wishes. CBHagman 11 hrs ago #79
Adding my wishes to you for a fast and full recovery. herding cats 10 hrs ago #80
What awful health news! pandr32 10 hrs ago #81
Positive vibes headed your way. We're here for anything you need. Nevilledog 10 hrs ago #82
Best wishes, gopiscrap! I was diagnosed with stage 4B (out of 5!) prostate cancer in early 2014. generalbetrayus 10 hrs ago #83
Wishing you the best flamingdem 10 hrs ago #84
Hi Mike, I imagine you are in shock. 1WorldHope 9 hrs ago #85
Wishing you a sucessful and complete recovery! electric_blue68 8 hrs ago #86
Sending positive vibes and prayers... Desert grandma 8 hrs ago #89
I have been fighting bladder cancer for a couple years now. SidneyR 8 hrs ago #90
Very sorry to hear. That really sucks. I hope you get good care and can arrest both. Take care, ED Evolve Dammit 7 hrs ago #91
Hang in there...... popsdenver 7 hrs ago #92
I had my prostate out 23 years ago A-Schwarzenegger 5 hrs ago #93
You asked for advice mercuryblues 3 hrs ago #94
This is really good advice re tracking - TBF 3 hrs ago #95
I highly recommend a daily pill container. mercuryblues 1 hr ago #96
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