HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

War Eagle report

Support Forums
>
Prostate Cancer
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 6/7/2008 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
Well the news on my PSA from yesterday was not good. mad It rose from 10.4 to 12.98. We did increase the dosage on the chemo yesterday. We talked with the oncologist today and it looks like we will take it higher in 3 weeks. It did mention that he is looking at a new clinical trial that is coming up. He will have more details when I go back in on the 26th.

I was down some earlier today but after a great long afternoon with the wife and a good long hard look at all of the blessing that I have in life, I'm back up now  yeah . You just can't stay down too long. God's plan is still in effect and we are staying the course.

My buddies, Tony (TC Lasvegas) and Ruthie are coming in on the 19th and we will party down and spend some good time together. I can't wait.

We all need each other so much now, all of us. So many are going through some tough times and trails. We are a real family here at HW. Keep saying the prayers and offering your love and support. It really does help.

Peace and love to all. And a big War Eagle.

Walt  

  

Posted 6/7/2008 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
you've got it walt, don't doubt it
Posted 6/7/2008 3:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Walt,

Great attitude!! You guys on salvage therapy are my heros...

Jim
Posted 6/7/2008 3:09 AM (GMT 0)
Walt

You can count on me to keep you in my prayers and hoping for good results in your future. I know what you mean that having people in your corner thinking about you and giving you support, it really does mean a lot. Hang in there we are there to help each other through these tough times.

Norskie
Posted 6/7/2008 3:21 AM (GMT 0)
Walter,
See you real soon. You be well. The PSA stuff does not mean too much. You still have options. Keto, Sandostatin, DES, etc, etc. And as you already know. Hope Hope Hope...Love and Faith, too. Lots coming from Vegas. So stay positive, stay just like you are. A very special man!!! Hi Johnnie! Love and Fun a comin'.

A BIG War Eagle....

Tony

Posted 6/7/2008 5:10 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Walt,

I am sorry to hear the news of your PSA. I do love your attitude it is so positive. I will say an extra prayer for you and your wife.

love diana

Posted 6/7/2008 7:50 AM (GMT 0)
The news is disappointing and of course you would feel a little down at first, but once again, the eagle is soaring. If a positive attitude counts for anything you are up and away. Keep on keeping on.
Bill
Posted 6/7/2008 9:11 AM (GMT 0)
Greetings, Walt.  You are an inspiration to all of us with your good attitude.  We will continue to pray to the Great Physician for your healing.  David

Posted 6/7/2008 10:51 AM (GMT 0)
walter I to am sorry to hear this news, and I like Tony would be the first to say that there are still some good viable options available. Your attitude is a big chunk of the battle and it sounds to me like you have that beat. I also realize that sometimes that positive attitude on the surface might not be exactly what is going on behind the scenes. When the battles and struggles get tough please continue to rely on your faith, family, and friends for strength. As you know and mentioned you have many blessings, and you know what Walter, many more are coming. I hope to meet you in this earthly world someday.

peace and love
Dale
Posted 6/7/2008 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
Walt-

I'm so sorry to hear the news, but, I've no doubt you will be strong and the winner of this battle. You have to be - I need you to keep giving me strength. I go to Houston tomorrow for tests on Monday and consult on Tuesday and I'm getting nervous and depressed already.

WAR EAGLE, Kiddo, WAR EAGLE.

-Les
Posted 6/7/2008 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
Walt

You are in our prayers.  I  know you will enjoy Tony's visit.

Richard & Debbie yeah tongue yeah

Posted 6/8/2008 1:54 AM (GMT 0)
War Eagle you have amazing faith. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. We have you in our thoughts and prayer my friend.
Posted 6/8/2008 12:49 PM (GMT 0)

Thinking of you Walt.  You have many firends here and we appreciate the support you always show us...we're here for you.

As always

War Eagle,

Susan

Posted 6/8/2008 11:20 PM (GMT 0)

Walt, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

In my book, you will always be flying high!

Posted 6/9/2008 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
Walt, while we always want the PSA to decrease, it is still holding relatively stable. Has your doctor discussed any different chemo combinations such as adding Emcyt to the Taxotere?

Have a great visit with Tony and his wife - you are sure right about counting blessings and keeping focus on what is truly important in life.
Posted 6/9/2008 7:48 PM (GMT 0)

Well may I first say how humbled I am by your outpouring of support and well wishes. I have always counted on all of you for a lift up. Well, I'm up!

Today is a new learning day about chemo. With the new higher dose, the side effects are alot more intense. But as they say, "it ain't no hill for a stepper". My knees hurt, my feet hurt, my back hurts, and Johnnie says I'm a pain in the...........OK enough. I'm trying not to whine too much. The doctors were right when they said that they were going to beat me up. But this to shall pass.

To pass on some praise. A friend of mine had surgery on Thursday. Colon. Great news. It was not cancer. A softball sized tumor. His name is Ron and he is going to be fine. Praise God.

Keep all our brothers and sisters in your prayers as many of us start new procedures and tests. He are all here for each others.

I'm going to go lay down now and see if I can get some simpathy from Johnnie. Don't count on it. Love that woman!

Peace, love, and a huge War Eagle,

Walt

Posted 6/9/2008 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
  Walt, add another word to a higher power on your hit parade list. along with Biker, I will mention you everyday for a little Divine help.
Posted 6/13/2008 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Walt: Sorry to hear your news but i know you will continue to fight hard. You're just that kind of man. You inspire so many of us here. I sure know that you inspire me and when i'm down i read a lot of your posts and it helps. My husband will be going for his seventh chemo next week and last week they upped his to 140, whatever they call the dose. Yeah, he had a couple of rough days after but he bounced back and survived it. So will you. You are a strong guy with a very positive attitude. You and your wife are in our prayers. Stay positve and strong. Your friend Lifeline
Posted 6/13/2008 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
Dear War Eagle,
Your positive attitude in your posts have made my journey easier. Good luck to you. You are in our prayers.
Posted 6/13/2008 4:36 AM (GMT 0)

A week to go, buddy!
I have been practice a hug for you.  I get my tall customers around and I just walk up and hug them...then apologize.  Don't know how your girls do it.  I mean hug UP.  tongue

Oh yea, you know that secret doctors handshake we spoke about here nono nono nono  (DRE).  Uh, Let's just high five!!!!! eyes .

Get well.  You are sounding better on your blog so let's paaarrrrttttttyyyy! (Gordy, Jetguy, send beverage Love, we're on). 

God bless my very dear friend...my very dear friends.

Tony

✚ New Topic ✚ Reply