For Our Men Folk

[mcmich]

About 4weeks ago my DH (Don) went for his annual check-up at the GP's. I'm so glad that he does go for this check - so many men don't go for regular health checks. He had nothing invasive, just blood tests and returned a positive PSA (prostate) this doesn't always mean cancer, just an indication. Based on this test, Don had a biopsy and it turns out he has a 5.4cm tumour. He had absoloutely no symptoms - a bit unusual for that sized tumour.

On Monday, 13th May he has opted for a radical prostatectomy (there are lots of options). We are hopeful that it is all contained and further treatment won't be necessary.

Please, encourage all the precious men in your life, no matter what the age (Don is 53) to have a PSA blood test - doesn't mean they have cancer, just an indicator.

 

[*suzanne*]

Michele positive thoughts to you both,and scary that there were no symptoms.  although my dh is only 39 he has a yearly checkup with his doctor as does my dad,   thanks for a very good message to all the darling men in our lives xx

[Amy :-)]

Oh Mich, how scary Lots of love to you both, I hope everything goes smoothly

Silly SD threw out his bowel screening kit last year

[Wonder]

Much so sorry to hear the news. This a great reminder to ensure regular checks are kept up by both men and women.

All the best for next week.

[cookie1]

Thanks for that Michele. I was actually present when my DH had his examination last year. He had that and I had my Pap smear and we got our annual blood test results all at the same time. The GP thought it was a great idea.

[judydawn]

Thanks for the posting Michele and good luck to you both on the 13th.

[Cuilidh]

Gosh that's scary - especially that he had no symptoms with a tumour of that size.  Men tend to be reluctant to have these checks.  

I only hope Don comes through his operation with flying colours.  My thoughts are with you both.

[Deniser]

Thanks for sharing McMitch. Wishing you both all the best and hope all goes well.

[deedub]

Wishing you & Don all the best Michelle.

[Katiej]

Thank you for the reminder.

Best wishes to you both xx

[goldfish]

Mich, I've got everything crossed that all goes well with the op. and that its all clear from there on in!!!  Lots of love and the best of the best good wishes to you both ...!

[MEP]

Yes, thank you for the reminder. All the best with the operation.

Take care x

[meganjane]

Thank you Michelle.

All the very best to your DH for his op. How lucky that you did this routine test.

[KarenH]

Mich and Don - all the best.  Thanks for sharing this at what must be a worrying time for both of you.  Our thoughts are with you.
xxxx

[Kimmyh]

Thank you for sharing Michele. Such an important thing. Wishing you both all the best for the 13th xox