Update on Billy Ray

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I was able to visit Billy Ray this afternoon. The Doctor gave him a good report and he is doing very well considering the surgery. He has a great outlook. So now he has to behave in order to get to go home Friday! That's what he shooting for at this point. We talked Cubs for about an 2 hours with Mary Lou and his son Justin. It was nice to meeet Justin and other members of his family. It's great to have a supportive family and friends. Keep him and May Lou in your prayers and I'm sure he will be back on the Cub circuit before we know it!!

Ron W.
 
Thanks for the report Ron! Billy Ray is a tough ol bird! He'll do fine. But I'm glad to hear that he is for sure.
 
Got to say hi to BeeRay last night on Flash. His daughter was doing the typing for him.... he seems to be in good spirits, glad he is recovering -- listening to the Docs can be the hard part... :roll: :wink: :oops: :roll: :lol: :lol:
 
That's great news! Me and others on this board have been through that ordeal. If he has questions, please tell him we will help in anyway we can. Larry
 
ljw":3s6ltn1c said:
That's great news! Me and others on this board have been through that ordeal. If he has questions, please tell him we will help in anyway we can. Larry
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Been there too! My doctors used a shotgun to kill the cancer and said it was radiation. :evil: Billy Ray can be very glad he followed an option that was denied me. I'll pray for his speedy recovery.
 
GW wrote:
Been there too! My doctors used a shotgun to kill the cancer and said it was radiation. Billy Ray can be very glad he followed an option that was denied me. I'll pray for his speedy recovery.
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You know GW, it's been over 5 years since my surgery, and I still wonder if I made the right decision on the procedure I chose. It's impossible to know really.
Larry
 
ljw":ldikotfj said:
GW wrote:
Been there too! My doctors used a shotgun to kill the cancer and said it was radiation. Billy Ray can be very glad he followed an option that was denied me. I'll pray for his speedy recovery.
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You know GW, it's been over 5 years since my surgery, and I still wonder if I made the right decision on the procedure I chose. It's impossible to know really.
Larry
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It's quite apparent I made the wrong choice nearly five years ago so I'm sure it's possible to know. My internal organs were/are severly damaged from the excess radiation in the hands of the wrong (incompetent) doctor... colon, bladder, and spinal cord. In the doctor's defense the cancer and my prostate are gone. A layman with a shotgun could have done the same thing.
 
This entire thread brings out the importance of early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. Any male over the age of 50 (and maybe even younger) should have an annual PSA blood test AND a digital rectal exam (no fun, but necessary) done. If your doctor doesn't suggest one, ask him why.
 
GW wrote:
In the doctor's defense the cancer and my prostate are gone. A layman with a shotgun could have done the same thing.
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That is a bitter pill to swallow. My surgeon performed as well as any layman would expect. After saying that, I still have strong feelings about what I could've, would've, should've done. If my doctor had performed as yours did, I may have gone after him. So I may have an inkling of understanding in how you feel. And I hope I'm not presuming too much in saying that.
Don wrote:
Any male over the age of 50 (and maybe even younger) should have an annual PSA blood test AND a digital rectal exam (no fun, but necessary) done.
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That is VERY important! Personally, my PSA was only 3.7, and they don't worry until it goes over 4. Thankfully, my doctor did the digital thing and felt the growth. So this is effective. You know, the old clique is that you'll die of old age before you die of prostate cancer. Don't bet your life on it!
P.S. Rumors have it that some guys don't mind that exam too much. :oops:
Larry
 
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