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After losing my Mom to cancer just three years ago, hearing Dad had it too wasn't a great day for me. Dad had his last radiation treatment for prostate cancer on July 27th. He's doing everything the doctors tell him...eating right, excercising, and getting rest. We were lucky that they caught it early. Now we wait and hope they got it all with the radiation!
My doctor has been adamant with me about regular screenings and mamograms. Even though my Mom wasn't diagnosed until after 60 and my female doctor said I shouldn't be at risk because of heredity, my family doc insists on regular exams. He said if they won't get me the orders for it, he will!
I agree with Patti...taking care of yourself and getting regular screenings only helps. Not to say you couldn't still end up with it, but at least you stand a better chance of getting it early and beating it.
Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories.
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