Happy new year!!!!!!!

[wavery]

I just wanted to wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year.

In October, I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I had radical Prostatectomy surgery on Dec 17th and I came home on Dec 19th (I was supposed to be there for 4-5 days).

Today I received the final Pathology report and was told that they removed 100% of the cancer. All of the cancer was contained within the prostate and none had escaped past the prostate capsule. The cancer within the prostate capsule was much more aggressive than originally anticipated (grade 4). However, having removed the entire thing, there is no concern of re-occurrence.

I am currently on my feet and back at work with no more worries of cancer. I'm walking 1/2 mile per day and increasing a little each day.

My father (@72) and grandfather (@66) both died of prostate cancer, so of course this has been on my mind for a long time.

I just wanted to extend a big [SIZE="6"][COLOR="Magenta"]THANK YOU!!![/COLOR][/SIZE]t o the SCCAMPERS that knew about my ordeal, for your prayers and concerns. It made all of the difference in the world toward my (nothing short of) miraculous recovery.

Wayne

[dkutz]

Makes me very happy to know you are able to head into the new year with a clear bill of health.  
 
We'll see you this weekend, Dawnne will go walking with you, while I eat all the leftovers at the pot luck.

[wavery]

Oh, believe it------------we shall celebrate in grand style!!!!!
Carolyn

[Dee4j]

Happy New Year! Was so glad to hear the good news, but had no doubt about the outcome...We love you...See you soon

[griffsdad]

Yahooooooooooo!!!!

Great news Wayne and God bless!!

Griffsclan!!!

[oreo57]

Wayne, great news, You couldnt have gotten a better report to start the New Years off.
 
Happy New Years to You and Carolyn.
 
Best Wishes, Mike & Toni
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !!

[wavery]

Thank you all for your kind words.

BTW......if any of you guys ever have to deal with this, don't hesitate to contact me. It's good to have support and help dealing with the many issues that can present themselves with this disease and the treatment.

All of you guys over 50.......get yourself tested. When caught early, it doesn't have to be a fatal disease. When caught too late, it often is. Remember, there are often NO symptoms to prostate cancer. That was the case with me. I had absolutely no symptoms and my PSA tests were normal. I had to really push to get a biopsy done. I took my father's and grandfather's death certificate to the Dr's office on my last visit. That made the difference. Had I not done that, I would probably be dead in 5 years.

[cjpoppin]

Wayne thank goodness you were up on your health and fought for your rights....It looks like 2010 is going to be a great great year for you and Carolyn.....This news couldn't have been better ..........
[FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Sienna"]Happy New Year Again and God Bless......[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[Chez Way]

Yes, it is a Happy New Year!  Great to hear your fantastic news, Wayne.

[rsgault]

Wayne,

Glad to hear that everything is going to be okay with you.

Happy New Year to everyone.

[Gracy]

Happy new year and best wishes!  I'm sure its an incredible feeling to be given a new lease on life!  Cheers!!!

[wavery]

Happy new year and best wishes!  I'm sure its an incredible feeling to be given a new lease on life!  Cheers!!!

:sombraro: You have no idea.....:sombraro:

[Hoagie]

Wayne,
 
Fantastic news! We will continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Here's to you holding the office of Treasurer for many more years.

[Malena]

Wayne,
So happy that you have started out the New Year on such a positive note!! God bless you and your lovely wife, Carolyn.  Really looking forward to congratulating you in person at the next campout.  :sombraro:

Malena