💉Joe had his quarterly Lupron injection Thursday. He has his PSA test next week. It was interesting hearing the information (ignorance and misinformation) about Joe Biden's Stage IV prostate cancer diagnosis. People have confused the Stages of Cancer (from I - IV) and the Gleason score (9), specific to prostate cancer. These are two separate things.
Joe's has had a cancer diagnosis since 2013. His Gleason score was 8/10. It metastasized, as the 2014 surgery didn't get all the cancer cells. The Lupron drug has robbed the cancer cells of testosterone. They have stopped growing. This is a good thing. We wait anxiously every three months for these results.
We take such joy in watching our critters. Squirrel #75 is still sticking to his tree. The 🐣 PHOEBE eggs should hatch May 28th. No robins this year, which is sad. We have had them nest near the Phoebe nest for many, many years.
🐀 I grabbed a video of Fred whistling! They are also called Whistle Pigs. I had a video of this before and accidentally deleted it. duH
I peeked out back, there was Fred, on her hind legs doing 'bear,' keeping watch on a turkey.
I had to leave the house for a last-minute massage. My massage therapist had a cancellation. I've been sore from some of my yard work! When I came back home, feeling less achy, Joe was hopping with excitement. Not only did he spot some more groundhog kits, but he managed to use the camera with the zoom lens. Count 'em! FOUR!
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Laughing for joy at all the little kits that Mrs. Fred has raised! They sure have taken turns as pairs coming out of the burrow, just to surprise us all! Our winds have finally died back after 2-3 days of having my trees outside my windows dancing almost constantly. It made me wonder how any birds could nest in them this year. Rain is forecast for our holiday Monday. But the pool will probably be open (when not actually raining) and some parents will bring their kids I'm sure!
Thank you for the information on prostate cancer stages.
Sending all good wishes for Joe's next test results. I'm glad things have slowed down.
4 kits, momma will have a full time job keeping them in order and training them. Media news can distort anything and everything, and there is no privacy at all for the Biden family. I hope they get the support and advice they need in the proper order and style.
Four! How wonderful.
How fun to see the youngins! Honestly I didn't know about the Gleason score - but did know the stages. I hope the Lupron doesn't make him feel too bad afterwards.
Just as I wondered what your Joe's health issues are, you explained. He's been dealing with this a long time! More power to him.
Didn't know they were also called whistle pigs; how funny. Hope Joe's numbers result in the good range. Linda in Kansas
Thank you for all the information and I wish Joe the very best on his next test results. Thank you also for delighting us with those four kits. They truly are an adorable sight.
It's sad when someone gets a cancer diagnosis. My late husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that had spread to his brain and bones back in 2020. He tried chemo and radiation but the cancer was too advanced and he passed in November of 2020. I'm glad your husband is doing well.
I wish both Joes well and the kits too.
How wonderful to learn that there are FOUR mini Freds.
Glad that Joe got his shots and you your massage. We finally had a little rain yesterday.
The four little guys put on quite a show. Do you know it the become somewhat tame as time goes on?
Critter watching is keeping you as busy as it does me. I have two kits out and about and am alarming them when I put Ned out as he will chase them. Yours look as healthy and well fed as mine are.
Wow four kits! Looks like Fred is a good Mom:)
Four kits ... that's wonderful.
I do wish Joe all the best on his next test results.
Have a good weekend.
All the best Jan
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