First Tall Allen and now this. I agree with lapilot, although I am old and not crazy about change. However, if we could get Tall Allen back, I'll do my best to adapt!...
Dear Explorer, Thanks so much for sharing "French Chocolates"....it came to me at just the right moment....
Dear Jkorourke, I am another wife of a gleason 9 and my DH has been on Lupron & Casodex for 2 1/2 years now. Like your guys, my husband doesn't want too much information, but like you & Beth, I wish...
Dear Sue, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, especially dear, sweet Tessa. Wise beyond her years, she will carry...
Dear Beth, We just returned from an eight day trip so just this minute learned of Gary's passing (I hope that even though you don't plan to post again that you will still check in. I would hate that...
Dear Beth, Like so many others, I worry when we don't hear from you. It's just like you to be concerned about the "newbies" at this most difficult time for you. I have to say thank you for the laughs...
Dear Beth, As has been mentioned before, please just ask for whatever you need from those you and Gary love. If they are anything like me, I find a very fine line between respecting the privacy of...
Dear Beth (& Kukukajoo), I have been waiting to respond to both of you. I have been trying to find the words to say how amazing you are, how strong and loving. What incredible examples you are for...
Dear Mary, I am so sorry to hear this sad news, but glad to see that Dan was able to enjoy your cruise and his golf almost to the very end....thank you for sharing this with us. Sending you and your...
We are very sorry for your loss Halbert. Your Mom was truly blessed to have a peaceful passing with her loving son so near. We cared for my husband's sweet mom all through her six year struggle with...
Hi Carolyn,, That's a great question, sure wish I knew the answer. We've just had a similar experience. We live out on the east end of Long Island and were lucky to have been in NYC on Sunday to see...
Dear Beth, I, too, am so sorry that you and Gary have reached this point. You have been so generous to all of us here and I hope you will do whatever will help you through this difficult time....
Hello David, So good to hear from you. Hope your new therapy will work some magic and you will begin to feel better. I never correct anyone here, but I must say that you are so wrong when you say...
Dear Beth & Gary, Let's hope that Gary is conserving his strength for the arrival of your new baby granddaughter. I'm sure we are all thinking of you both and send positive thoughts and prayers your...
Dear WifeofPie, You've expressed my feelings exactly. Most people just don't understand the grief at the loss of life as we knew it. Basically, everything about our lives has changed, and pretty much...
We are shocked and sad to hear this terrible news. This community has lost a truly special soul and we will all miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go with Jim and Karen and all their family and...
Dear Susan, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your dear husband. Again, thank you you letting us know - your post was a lovely tribute to what was clearly a life- time of love - Suzanne...
Todd, I too want to thank you for all you do for everyone here. I don't post often, but I check in most days to see whether I am on top of everything for my husband of course, but also to see how...
Hello Everyone, I haven't posted in a long while but I have to chime in on this topic. My husband is also a G-9 and last July started on 50 mg Casodex and Lupron every three months (being treated at...
Hello TeamChris, I just wanted to reach out to send some positive thoughts and prayers your way. My husband was diagnosed around the same time as your DH and seems to be doing pretty well at this...
Cheers Beth & Gary - we're happy-dancing with you! Great News - Suzanne & George...
Hi Kokomo, Sorry to hear about your husband's pain. My husband is also a G-9, on Lupron and Casodex with bone pain in the hips and femur. This may sound simple (or even a little bit crazy) but he...
I didn't note an apology for that offensive comment. If I missed it, I'm sorry. If it hasn't yet been offered, it's never too late....
David, you and your wife are in our thoughts and prayers - Suzanne...
Cathy, I just wanted to let you know that I too am thinking of you. I am so scattered right now that I am going to have to make a list of names on my computer so I can try to mention all of the...
Lisa I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - Suzanne...
Dear Sue & Antonia, Sue, I am so sorry for your grandkids (and your daughter) in the sudden loss of their pup. We have a wonderful dog Lucy and I know how much a part of the family the family dog is....
So sorry to hear of your loss Todd. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - Suzanne...
Hi Moon, I just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you. I am so glad to know that your family is gathering and will be looking after you. xo Suzanne (& George)...
Dear Antonia, My heart is breaking for you. I hope you will have some peace knowing that it seems your dear husband felt he was at last free of all of the pain and fear. Your love for each other was...
Dear Cathy, I just checked in and learned the sad news of your husband's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. You have been so strong for your husband (and for everyone here). I hope you will look...
Nothing I can say except that you and Don are in our thoughts and prayers. xo...
Oh, Booda knows I am certain, just as our Lucy knows something is up with my husband. They know, they comfort and they don't ask questions - best friends indeed. I am so glad we both have them!...
Dear Antonia, How I wish there was something, anything that I could do to help in some way. You are amazingly strong and must know that you are doing your very best. Sending love and prayers to your...
Thank you for the warm welcome Moon, especially in light of what you and your dear husband are now facing. My husband and I live on Long Island in New York, but we spent 15 years just outside of...
The women here are completely awe-inspiring to a newbie like me. I would be so honored to be able to spend some time with you and will be watching for dates. Can you tell me, if there is too great a...
To all of our Vets out there (including my dear husband) I just wanted to say "Thank you for your service"....
Hello, I think we are pretty much where you are now. My husband was diagnosed in May as well. Like you, I am so afraid of making the wrong choices - I think we all feel that way. We are waiting for...
Dear Sue, I am so sorry to learn that you and Dave have concluded the terrible journey that we have just begun. Your devotion and love for Dave and your determination to find a cure have been an...
I am new to this and I, too, have been in absolute awe of the strength, courage and grace of the women behind the men on this post. I know that emotions are very close to surface for all of us and I...
hi - i think i must have made a mistake in adding my husband's numbers. i thought it would show up as a new post, but i guess not - seems to be with my original post of 6/26/2015, so if anyone has...
Sorry that I haven't been back sooner, but we have been running around trying to gather all the reports, slides, etc. needed for our first appointment at Sloan Kettering. I want to thank everyone for...
that's just what i needed to hear, too, although it seems as though surgery is not an option for my husband. we'll see what the oncologist has to say....
well, probably like most of you, we are reeling from this recent diagnosis. my husband is 78 years old and extremely fit and healthy, except for the prostate cancer. gleason 9 - lymph node positive....