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Just a little note. My hubby was just diagnosed with bladder cancer. The dr said it is a silent cancer and hard to find. He is 70 years old...Yes, he was a smoker, working in a refinery for 31 years. But most of all, he served in the Army in Vietnam and was exposed to Agent Orange. If there is anyone you know that was exposed to Agent Orange, Please have yourself checked.
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I am so very sorry to hear this and pray for his health and healing. God be with you as you navigate this along side your hubby.
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I forgot to say, Thank you for your service!
Thank you
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So sorry to hear about Hubby... Prayers are coming your way for you both.. That agent orange was nasty stuff for many brave soldiers.
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Thank you for posting this. I know it has to be a very difficult time for you. Please know many of us are and will continue to pray for you and your hubby. And please keep us informed of his progress.
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Thank you
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crafter2243
11 Apr 2021
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Thank your husband for his service. So many of the Vietnam Vets have to deal with the after affects of agent orange. I am so sorry about your husbands diagnosis. He and you are in my prayers
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basketkase
11 Apr 2021
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Oh my, I am so distressed to hear of your husband's health issue....all our Vietnam Vets cannot be thanked enough for their service especially due to all the chemicals they had to endure while fighting....I have 2 friends who are both fighting different health battles but both are due to agent orange.......I pray for all these heroes!!!
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I am sorry to hear of your husbands bladder cancer. I know of 2 people who had bladder cancer and treatment. Both at this time are cancer free.
They were not in the service. Is he going to the VA? I am praying he will have a suscessful treatment. Please tell him thank you for his service.
They were not in the service. Is he going to the VA? I am praying he will have a suscessful treatment. Please tell him thank you for his service.
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Thank goodness the VA is taking care of him....
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killiecrankie
12 Apr 2021
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It is awful news but with our modern day medicine so many different cancers can be beaten.My husband had bladder cancer years ago & had treatment which involved a hospital visits weekly for 6weeks .The treatment worked & he yearly check ups but now doesn't have them any more.It was only detected because they were looking for kidney stones & the tests showed bladder cancer.
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That is such good news....That is the same reason he went to the doctor to see if he had a kidney stone. God Bless both of you. Thanks for the encouragement.
My dear, Did you hubby keep his bladder or have it removed with a stoma? Pleas let me know.
His bladder is still working fine,I forget the name of the treatment but it involved putting some liquid up through his penis ,when he got home lying on his back on the floor with his feet up high resting on a chair seat for 2 hours before he could urinate .The toilet had to be thoroughly cleaned with bleach afterwards.This treatment was once a week for 6 weeks or longer I forget now because he has other health problems.
He did loose a kidney to cancer.
He did loose a kidney to cancer.
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HI Cori, I'm sorry to read about your husband's diagnosis. I do pray that he can be cured of the disease. As others have said thank him for his service with the Vietnam war. Such heroes all of them. God bless you as you face the battle alongside him. Love Chris
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dragonflyer
12 Apr 2021
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So very sad to hear this, Cori...So many have been affected by Agent Orange. Thank him and your family for his service. Thank you for letting us know and keep us posted...thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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I’m sorry to hear this after him sacrificing so much for all of us. The comment from killiecrankie is encouraging. My dad had bladder cancer and did well for many years thanks to VA. Was in Korean War. Has your local QOV presented him a Quilt for his service? We are truly indebted to him and appreciate his service.
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My dear Toogie, Did your dad keep his bladder or have it removed and a stoma put in? Hubby is un decided on which way to go. Any information would help. Thx
Oh I’m so sorry, but idk not remember. This was probably 30 years ago.
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I am so very sorry to hear this. Treatment these days is just so much better than years ago. Look after yourself so you can be strong. Hugs Sarah
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Please thank your husband for his service! I'm sure that there are a lot of men who have problems related to their army service. I'm hoping that he finds the right treatment for this. Seems like there are more options nowadays.