Off my chest...

[tps0424]

Some of you know that 3 years ago, I found out I had prostate cancer and was treated for it.

Last year, at the spring rally, I had some symptoms show up and found out last fall that I need additional treatment.

Last week, a tumor was found in my neck. I will soon find out whether it is cancerous or not.

I do NOT want sympathy. In fact, I do NOT want to talk about it at all. I just want to get it out... off my chest, so to speak.

My wife is denial. She doesn't want to hear about it. My friends think if we have another beer, it will go away - not really but, they don't know what to say or do so they say 'how about another beer!'

It may be only a tumor and not more cancer but, I won't know for a while.

Again, I don't want sympathy or to talk about it. I just want to get it OUT! There is no need to say anything!

Thanks for understanding!!!!

title should be 'off my chest...'

[tps0424]

Some of you know that 3 years ago, I found out I had prostate cancer and was treated for it.

Last year, at the spring rally, I had some symptoms show up and found out last fall that I need additional treatment.

Last week, a tumor was found in my neck. I will soon find out whether it is cancerous or not.

I do NOT want sympathy. In fact, I do NOT want to talk about it at all. I just want to get it out... off my chest, so to speak.

My wife is denial. She doesn't want to hear about it. My friends think if we have another beer, it will go away - not really but, they don't know what to say or do so they say 'how about another beer!'

It may be only a tumor and not more cancer but, I won't know for a while.

Again, I don't want sympathy or to talk about it. I just want to get it OUT! There is no need to say anything!

Thanks for understanding!!!!

title should be 'off my chest...'

[Doris]

No talk, since you don't want that..but I want you to know you were heard, and you can come back anytime just to get more off your chest.

[Vet Man]

We are there for you if and when you are ready. I have been down this road several times myself, and would be glad to talk when you are ready. Bill

[AL]

Hi Tim,

As the others have said we here & understand you! Also we are here for you and your family if and when anyone wants to talk!!

[tps0424]

Thank you everyone for your kindness and understanding.
I won't leave you hangin'. When I know more, I'll let you know. I still may not want to talk about it but, I promise I will pass on the facts.

Thanks again!

[tps0424]

Things are looking up! My PSA is close to 0 now, although I still need some surgery to correct an 'issue' I'm having. I feel much better about it.

The tumor in my neck seems to have vanished, or at least they can no longer find it. I have to take some pill for it 1 week for 8 weeks and then they'll re-check for it.

The tumor in my knee is more like a bone spur and they are just going to watch it. I'll get a baseline MRI done in the next week or two and then again whenever there is a flare up to see if it's worse.

21 days until the Spring Rally!

[NYMoose "Lenny"]

Good news. Keep your head up. See you in a couple weeks. Does Chris have some wine to share... that was allot of fun last time!

[Lynnvt]

Good news Tim!
Can we have another wine tasting??? That was fun!

[Vet Man]

Tim, glad things are looking better. I'll bring a bottle of wine, I like tasting

[AL]

Hi All,

Hey Tim glad to hear that news !!!!!

Did someone say Wine, oh well I will have to make a trip to my local winery in the next few days !!!

See you all soon !!!

[Captain Bud]

Hang in there Tim....Wine? did someone mention wine? I am currently doing a taste test on 2 BUCK CHUCK, and it's not bad... Mebbe I'll drag along a bottle, I have been known to partake of the grape....

[TTT1953]

Hey Tim, That's really good news. Hang in there and do what the docs tell ya. See you and the family in about 3 weeks.

[tps0424]

Great idea! We'll bring some wine and probably some beer too for those who are interested in how the barley crop is this year!!!