Cancer Update

[Gerry Mac]

Hi guys,



I am just getting ready to leave home to go back to the hospital. I saw the oncologist last Tuesday and he had me give blood for a PSA test. My PSA should be 0.02 or less since I no longer have a prostate. I have had bad pain in my abdomen and lower back in my kidney area. He called me this Tuesday to come see him again. I did yesterday. He said I have a PSA of 1.2. Not critical for a man that has a prostate but concerning for a man without one. He said he could feel my bladder was grossly enlarged and my right kidney is only just functioning. Today after 1400h he is doing Laparoscopy surgery to get a look at what is going on in there. We will make a treatment decision based on his findings. He told me that a PSA reading that I now have is indicative Cancer migration.



So, here I go again. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow. I should have my smart phone with me to access here.



Thanks



Gerry Mac

 

[Roger Batts]

Prayers going your way, Gerry!

 

[Jim Upton]

Best of luck, Hope for good results for you!

 

[Andy Chase]

prayers coming your way!!

 

[Gavin Allan]

Sending thoughts and prayers, Gerry. Good luck.

 

[swshawaii]

Wishing you the very best Gerry, stay strong as always.

 

[Robert Thomas]

Hang in there Gerry. Good Luck. Let us know how it goes. Still a lots of different treatments available.

 

[EddieS'04]

Ill be praying Gerry....

 

[H D]

Praying for the best.

 

[Gerry Mac]

Good morning,



I am home with a catheter for 7 days. I am still feeling groggy and stupid. Doctor wants to see me today but told my wife last night that he lasered out "suspect tissue" from my bladder and urethra. Sent it away for biopsy. Results of which will be known in about two weeks.

Thanks for prayers and support. I appreciate more than you know.



Gerry Mac

 

[gary s]

thoughts are with you. hang in there.

 

[Mel Pilgrim]

Thoughts and prayers with you. Both my Dad and Brother-in-law have had their prostate removed and all that happens after. Hopefully they have gotten it all now. On to better days.



Mel

 

[EddieS'04]

Praying for negative results.

Be blessed, Gerry.......

 

[Gerry Mac]

Hi Guys,



Biopsy results are positive for bladder cancer. Back into surgery December 10th. Too shaken to talk anymore now. Will advise



Hugs



Mac

 

[H D]

Still praying.

 

[Gavin Allan]

Sending more thoughts and prayers, Gerry.

 

[Gerry Mac]

Hello,



Gerry is home and resting. We are hopeful its gone now. He is very fond of you, thanks for supporting him.



Patti

 

[H D]

Praying for a speedy recovery and good health.