Geri Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Thank you all for your support. We saw the second surgeon today and had a new pathology report on the biopsy slides which was much more positive than the first one. Richard's Gleason score has been reduced to 3+3 (it was 3+4) which means that he now has a choice of surgery or radiation. He was leaning toward surgery as this doc does it laproscopically (sp?) and this was seconded by the med onc we also saw today. He really gave Richard a boost when he said that because of his "young age" - 62!!!!!!!!!!! - and excellent health and fitness he felt that surgery would give him more of the life span he could have expected before this cancer. The upshot of it all is that surgery is scheduled for May 8th, or before if possible, so all should be settled soon. Thanks again. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Geri, I missed the news about your husband before, but I'm glad I caught the good news. This sounds pretty encouraging. Prayers are going out to you both. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Phew, I heard the sigh of relief all the way down here. Never ever is cancer good news, but to have the docs have a plan and very encouraging news about the expected results, that should make Richard and you feel a lot better. The doctor must be very, very smart since he considers 62 to be young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Geri, Very happy about this second opinion. Like they say''Always more in two heads than one'' Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I am glad all went well. You must be so relieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Geri,sounds like a good plan and a good surgeon.Hoping for all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 What very good news, Geri. Hopefully you both have heaved a huge sigh of relief and are feeling quite confident. You know we all have just our very best wishes, hopes, vibes, and prayers for BOTH of you. Glad you had this news to share!! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Great news Gerri. I hope the surgery goes well. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Good to hear better news and wishing the best, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Geri--Glad to hear that. Always good to measure twice, cut once. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Geri--Glad to hear that. Always good to measure twice, cut once. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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