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Dianne's avatar

I'm not gonna lie, this has been very difficult for me to read and thereby relive. I put off reading this for about a week until I thought I could read it with out crying. Even though I was with you I still didn't know everything that was going on with you. Thank God we got through that!

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Keith R. Holden, M.D.'s avatar

Thank God I have you with me in this experience!

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Just_Henry's avatar

Try fenbendazole https://fenbendazole.substack.com take a look

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Keith R. Holden, M.D.'s avatar

Thanks! I'll check it out.

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Anthony Feig's avatar

Dr. Holden, thank you for writing your story. I also had a RARP and I would advise absolutely nobody to watch one on YouTube. I still didn't know what the robot looks like. This is the first post of yours I've read, so I hope your recovery is going well.

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Keith R. Holden, M.D.'s avatar

Hi Anthony. Yes, I wish I hadn't watched one either - gruesome. Thank you, and I wish you the best, too!

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Ricky Smith's avatar

I could really relate to the Groundhog Day comment. I remember that after finding out I had a brain tumour. Waking up and remembering that every morning.

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Keith R. Holden, M.D.'s avatar

Yes, I'm glad it wore off, to a significant degree, after a while.

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Chemo Freak's avatar

It's good to read how people cope with their cancers. I have an aggressive prostate cancer that's spread to my bones, and an undergoing chemotherapy.

I'm also a cartoonist and have started a strip on Substack called The Chemo Fresk recounting my journey. The experience has been a roller coaster of a ride, but cartooning my experience has given me a mental escape route.

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Keith R. Holden, M.D.'s avatar

Thanks for your unique insight into coping with prostate cancer. I wish you the very best on your journey.

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Thomas's avatar

Diane took care of me when I had my appendix removed. I could have died and she supervised my surgery. And there for her mother, my aunt Catherine. I'm thankful to be here and thankful you have survived such trauma. I am thankful to Diane and keep her to my heart all the time. Everything is how it is supposed to be.

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John Principe's avatar

Thanks for sharing this passionate insights when the physician becomes the patient.

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Keith R. Holden, M.D.'s avatar

Thanks John. Be sure to check out the other articles on the substack blog. Start with 001.

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