Today diagnosed with prostate cancer..can I request an expedite

[mytruelove18 608]

13 hours ago, RajR said:

I'm a USA citizen who filed for my Ukranian fiance on May 8th and got an NOA1 on May 13th of 2019. I was aksed to undergo prostate biopsy last week  and it turned out positive for prostate cancer...Doctor just called me today with the shocking news. And I'm supposed to meet him on wednesday for treatment options.

 

Given that I will need to go thru a cancer treatment , and would want to have support of my fiance here emotionally as well as would want to start a family before my fertility goes down with cancer treatment(i'm already 47) , should I try to request an expedite? What are the chances ? Or is it better to let it go the normal flow?

God bless you and help you with your situation, good luck

Read my pm that i sent to you

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

7 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

RajR and Greenbaum, the best to both of you.

Dito

my husband found out he had prostrate cancer August 14th and was gone September 30th

why it was not discovered in all his yearly checkups for his job is beyond me as said above it is slow to progress

i wish you both the best 

[ujones 148]

13 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Get yourself a good fertility doctor and freeze your sperm for stock piling till its needed. I had my prostrate removed and the ####### doesn't work anymore.  You may loose the urge to have sex again. Ive had two skin cancers and now have cancer at the base of my tongue.  Had my first chemo last week. Not fun! Good luck.

 

Try for the expidite everything to gain.

@Greenbaumbeing a medical professional I can understand a bit of what you went through & going through but I’m amazed at your heart to still find time to help others. I  wish well for you & from today on you will be in my prayers too. 🤗 & ❤️ from here 

[SalishSea 18,161]

2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Chemo can be tolerable or awful. The worst is typically around 3 cycles in or so, although the specific drug/drugs and how they impact one's body are never really too predictable.

So true, everyone responds differently.  Prostate CA is generally treated surgically and then with radiation first, but if chemo is used it would most likely be Taxotere (Docetaxel), which is less likely to cause nausea than some drugs.  There are so many new  targeted therapies out now, with even more in the pipeline.  It may be a strange thought, but I've been in my job for 14 years, and the present is a much better time to have cancer than even 3-5 years ago!

[Pee&Eee 70]

Am so sorry you are dealing with this. Please do request for one as it all depends on the officer handling your case. All the best! Will keep you in my prayers.

[geowrian 22,338]

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

So true, everyone responds differently.  Prostate CA is generally treated surgically and then with radiation first, but if chemo is used it would most likely be Taxotere (Docetaxel), which is less likely to cause nausea than some drugs.  There are so many new  targeted therapies out now, with even more in the pipeline.  It may be a strange thought, but I've been in my job for 14 years, and the present is a much better time to have cancer than even 3-5 years ago!

Very true. I've been fortunate to never get nausea yet.

[SalishSea 18,161]

18 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Very true. I've been fortunate to never get nausea yet.

That is excellent!  Nausea can be even harder to tolerate than pain.  

[Amadia 711]

It is heartbreaking to learn of your condition....I've had a very close aunt of mine who passed some years ago from cancer  

You can request the expedite to show/prove hardship of not having a speedy review of your case. 

Make sure to include the diagnosis from your doctor and any documentation proving the condition.....typing this and I am so close to tears.....please be strong in your fight to remission! 🤞

[usmsbow 802]

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Very true. I've been fortunate to never get nausea yet.

 

I've had cancer 3 times, gone through chemo that many times. Only times I had nausea is when I got chemo via lumbar puncture (spinal tap/ Intrathecal chemotherapy). Thankfully anti-nausea drugs these days seem to be quite effective. Each time I've actually put on a ton of weight during chemo due to all the drugs they give you to counter the chemo side effects. 

 

 

[Daisy.Chain 317]

Sorry to hear about your situation. The expedite is a long shot but worth a try.

 

You could also fly to Ukraine, marry, and try for a child. It may take just slightly longer, but that way your wife will be able to work right away and there is no ROC.

[dwheels76 5,469]

10 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Humor is what gets me through stuff like this and my nurse is a Filipino so I know I'm in good hands. I try and brighten up the "ward."  I tip my hat to your commitments that you face each day. Thanks.

Nothing but all the best praying and blowing goodness and positive vibes and COMPLETE healing your way.
And I second that I bet you are a true treat there. God bless you @Greenbaum

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 hours ago, adil-rafa said:

Dito

my husband found out he had prostrate cancer August 14th and was gone September 30th

why it was not discovered in all his yearly checkups for his job is beyond me as said above it is slow to progress

i wish you both the best 

Unless he does a PSA he not going to know. Yearly checkups are for standard stuff and a PSA is usually not one of them. I hope everything works out for him.

Edited June 11, 2019 by Greenbaum

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

So true, everyone responds differently.  Prostate CA is generally treated surgically and then with radiation first, but if chemo is used it would most likely be Taxotere (Docetaxel), which is less likely to cause nausea than some drugs.  There are so many new  targeted therapies out now, with even more in the pipeline.  It may be a strange thought, but I've been in my job for 14 years, and the present is a much better time to have cancer than even 3-5 years ago!

I couldn't agree more on the advances made on fighting this disease.  My deceased wife died of breast cancer some 15 years ago and what they can do now is far advanced. We have everyone in the medical community to thank for that as it hasn't been easy im sure.

 

Thanks for all you do.

[thatguyuknow 147]

Not immigration related but good luck and hopefully you can be together soon. 

[RajR 3]

Requested an expedite by calling their ph no and was told will get an email in 5 days with next steps