Well, we sat down together as a family my dad,mom,sis,my hubby and myself. My brother in law was away on a business trip. This is how we deal with issues in our family.  The doctor is wanting my dad to wait 3 months and retest his levels. Dad's are low enough that a body scan would not pick up any "new" cancer spots. In 3 months if his levels peak again then he will take a drug that would lower testosterum(sp) which this type of cancer feeds on. The doctor did say that this is NOT a "cureable" type of cancer and prostrate cancer "normally" goes to the bones,especially the legs. The doctor did say that some men even though they've gone through prostrate surgery will have higher PSA levels.  Well, the sad part of all this is my dad had a "best" friend that went through this same type of cancer and dad was with him from beginning to the end of his cancer journey. My dad is now thinking on that and also I know in his mind he is dwelling and focusing on the statement of right now there is no "CURE". I am at peace with what the doctor has shared with us. He did tell my dad that if he wanted to start the drug now he could. But, in his opinion he would like to see dad wait 3 mnths,to see if his counts rise or maintain.

Well, thank you for the prayers. I sure have felt them the past few days.

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Posted by giggles3

I really don't know quit what to say... but just know I am thinking about you and your family and I thank the lord that He has given you a peace about the whole thing. It is hard seeing parents getting older and even harder when they are sick.
I am praying for you and yours.
Christina

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Posted by FaithfulGrace

and all of your family.

I enjoyed your stretching post also.
Somedays it seems harder to be selfless than others.
The Lord, He is goood though,
Your children and parents are blessed to have you,
God bless,
Linda

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Posted by Titus2woman

(((((HUGS)))))

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Posted by schooldaze

His name is JESUS!!! He already destroyed the works of the devil (including cancer). Just lean into Him and let Him be your mainstay!!!! God has infinite wisdom and can heal us everywhere we hurt. Man only has finite wisdom and will fail. Jesus never fails. TRUST IN HIM!!!

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Posted by Youngwife

I can not imagine how difficult this must be for your dad. Having watched someone he cares about go through the exact same cancer...and not survive it! But we know that even though there is no earthly "cure", the great physician has the ultimate cure. I will keep your family in my prayers. I am so very sorry for you all.

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