It gets worse

July 19, 2005 in Family/Friends with 8 Comments

prostate cancerWell, today my dad learned from a real doctor that he has “aggressive” prostate cancer. He’s had high PSA (prostate specific antigen blood test) numbers for some time now, but went only to “alternative medicine practitioners.”

Fucking quacks.

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8 Responses to “It gets worse”

  1. will July 20, 2005 at 4:15 am #

    Jon,
    I just prayed for your Dad. Wow.

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  2. Andy July 20, 2005 at 7:46 am #

    Jon, you and your dad are in my prayers. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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  3. Noelle July 20, 2005 at 11:01 am #

    OMG Jon, I am so sorry. I am here if you need anything.

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  4. Hui July 20, 2005 at 11:40 am #

    My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 7 years ago. His life is quite normal after recovery from the surgery. Let me know if you want me to get more details from my dad. :)
    GAMBATTE NE!

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  5. Birgit July 20, 2005 at 12:32 pm #

    I am so sorry to hear that, Jon. Praying all turns out all right.

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  6. Jon Reid July 22, 2005 at 6:26 pm #

    Thank you, everyone, for your encouraging comments, emails, IMs, and words in person.
    Kay’s brother, a doctor, pointed me to this helpful article.

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  7. Helen July 23, 2005 at 5:18 pm #

    Big news Jon. I’m SO sorry. :-( :-(

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  8. Kabob July 24, 2005 at 10:35 pm #

    I’m sorry to hear about your dad, I will keep your father and your family in my prayers.

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