re: Very bad news today

Since I can't sleep, thanks to all.

I am 47 and really quite healthy otherwise.

They are talking surgery and chemotherapy. Emory was suggested because it is close to us (I live in upstate SC). This is strange because I had my yearly physical and for the first time had the dreaded prostate exam - nothing abnormal at the time.

I will say the doctors are moving fast with this whole thing. I have an appointment with the oncology specialists to tomorrow (I guess today). This group is pretty well respected here so we are optimistic. My significant other has spent a majority of her day reassuring me and researching the issue - I guess she is as scared as me right now.

Depending on the doctors reaction today surgery may be scheduled as early as next week - we will see

Anyway - thanks to all for the kind words and encouragement. It may seem strange to reach out to a group of people you do not know, but there are thousands here and I knew seine had something to offer - amitch