Happiest NEW YEAR ever!!!!

Wavery · 12-31-2009, 03:51 PM

I just wanted to wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year.

In October, I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I had radical Prostatectomy surgery on Dec 17th and I came home on Dec 19th (I was supposed to be there for 4-5 days).

Today (about 20 minutes ago) I received the final Pathology report and was told that they removed 100% of the cancer. All of the cancer was contained within the prostate and none had escaped past the prostate capsule. The cancer within the prostate capsule was much more aggressive than originally anticipated (grade 4). However, having removed the entire thing, there is no concern of re-occurrence.

I am currently on my feet and back at work with no more worries of cancer. I'm walking 1/2 mile per day and increasing a little each day.

My father (@72) and grandfather (@66) both died of prostate cancer, so of course this has been on my mind for a long time.

I just wanted to extend a big THANK YOU!!! to the members that knew about my ordeal, for your prayers and concerns. It made all of the difference in the world toward my (nothing short of) miraculous recovery.

Wayne

OneMoBear · 12-31-2009, 04:02 PM

Yippee!! Happiest new year ever!!!

Malinda

Wavery · 12-31-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OneMoBear

Yippee!! Happiest new year ever!!!

Malinda

It really would have made me mad if I bought that new truck for nothing.....

My wife won't even drive it......

**B_and_D** · 12-31-2009, 06:56 PM

Glad to hear your good news! Hopefully we'll get to meet you at the Pismo rally in September! Have a wonderful New Year - you certainly have a great reason to celebrate it!

D'

**Bill** · 12-31-2009, 07:37 PM

That's great news, Wayne. And we're looking forward to your presence here during the next, HAPPIEST, year!

Bill

Wavery · 12-31-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by B_and_D

Glad to hear your good news! Hopefully we'll get to meet you at the Pismo rally in September! Have a wonderful New Year - you certainly have a great reason to celebrate it!

D'

Ya....it's been a rough couple of months....a real roller-coaster. In October I was told I had maybe 5 years to live if this cancer takes over my body.

After a lot of research, I chose the Radical Prostatectomy and got it done.

I have been working out and watching my diet pretty hard during the waiting period before surgery. I lost 35# and I actually wish I could keep it off. I think that had a lot to do with my fast recovery. I still have some issues to deal with but at least I'll be around to deal with them.

12-31-2009, 08:11 PM

Wayne
Great news. We need your insight and experience on this forum for more than 5 years.

**ShrimpBurrito** · 01-01-2010, 02:06 PM

Fantastic news Wayne! It doesn't get any better than that!

Happy New Year!

Dave

Wavery · 01-01-2010, 03:45 PM

Thank you for your kind words.

BTW......if any of you guys ever have to deal with this, don't hesitate to contact me. It's good to have support and help dealing with the many issues that can present themselves with this disease and the treatment.

All of you guys over 50.......get yourself tested. When caught early, it doesn't have to be a fatal disease. When caught too late, it often is. Remember, there are often NO symptoms to prostate cancer. That was the case with me. I had absolutely no symptoms and my PSA tests were within the normal range but were slightly increasing over the last 2 years. I had to really push to get a biopsy done. I took my father's and grandfather's death certificate to the Dr's office on my last visit. That made the difference. Had I not done that, I would probably be dead in 5 years.

Wayne

ZekenSpider · 01-01-2010, 04:14 PM

Super Good news Wayne. I know of which you speak.

Warm regards,

Jerry