Warning: This post might be a bit depressing and is borderline TMI.
The other day I alluded to a little medical test that had me worried. Apparently this was one of the times I was justified in my worries.
After a couple of uncomfortable visits to a specialist and that ultrasound, I have two urologists that think I have Testicular Cancer.
I have an appointment next Friday at MD Anderson Cancer Center (probably the best cancer hosptial in the US) with an oncologist that specializes in this.
From what little I know now, the long-term prognosis is very, very good. If caught early, the survival rate is nearly 100%. And there is a slight possiblity that this isn't even cancer.
The downside is that the end result of this game is most likely surgery to remove the offending body part. (I don't know a more gentle way to say it) It's simple surgery and I should be in and out of the hospital in a couple of days.
The good news is that once this is done, I'll most likely live a perfectly normal life. (or at least what qualifies as "normal" in my strange little world)
Sorry if this is more than you wanted to know. But I've always tried to be as honest as possible about what's happening in my life on the blog. That means you get the good and the bad.
Anyway, I'm doing fine. It's been a kinda rough week--trying to deal with this news. But I've about come to terms with it and I'm sure the good-natured joking will start very, very soon. (hey, if I can't have a sense of humor then why the hell bother?)
So, any questions? (you know me--don't ask a question you don't want an answer to...)
8 comments:
Yeah, what was #4 in the previous posting?
Seriously though, if you need anything email, blog or call. Also, don't be like Sneff where you drop a bombshell like this on us and then not update us on the status.
#4 was Brokeback Mountain. It's strange that I'm the only one in the bloop that is a gay cowboy movie aficionado. ;)
(it actually *is* a really good movie)
Thanks for the offer. I'll keep everyone updated with what's going on. But I'm sure I won't have anything until next Friday when I see the oncologist.
You know how I feel and I'm here.
Holy shit dude. If it wasn't midnight, and I wasn't drinking, I'd be on the phone. (apparently, I'm still sober enough to have sound judgment about late-night phone calls. One or the other must give ;-) ).
MD Anderson is one of the best. And send me your address please, Kaia has something for you!
You're in our thoughts, dude. Let us know how the oncologist visit goes.
Please keep us updated. You are in my prayers and if you need anything please just say the word. We will help in any way we can.
Wow - my sincerest wishes for a fast and full recovery. I don't know you personally, but I will definitely keep you in my thoughts. Please get well soon.
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