Guy talk from bucdaddy

by bucdaddy on Dec 15, 2009 2:19 PM EST Comment 22 comments

To all my BucsDugout friends:

Charlie knows about this but the rest of you don't, and it's time you did.

Ten days ago I was diagnosed with a 95% likelihood that I had testicular cancer. A week ago I had the cancer (and, yes, the testicle) removed. I am recovering at home and feeling better each day (as well as anyone can recover from a four-inch stab wound in the gut, anyway). The early test results look good and I will hear the path report when I go back to the doctor on Thursday. I may have to do a week of chemo just to make sure we nail any stray cells floating around in me somewhere, but for now I have reason to believe I'll be giving the Pirates many more years to show me a winner. (I suppose the irony of me frequently writing "I don't expect to see another winner in my lifetime" is as obvious to you as it is to me).

Why am I telling you this?

Because I never had any pain. Because it never interfered with my, um, functioning. I had discovered the hard lump, about the size of a peanut, several weeks ago, thought to myself, "Hmmm, I better keep an eye on that," and then ... promptly forgot about it.

Maybe two weeks ago I was taking a whiz and felt it again. It felt like it might be a little ... bigger. So I finally went to my GP, who was not happy. He sent me to a urologist, who was not happy.

And today I am ... the Uniballer!

So ... I am telling you guys this in the hopes that ASAP you'll shove a hand down the front of your pants and juggle the jewels. Feeling anything hard in there? GO. SEE. A. DOC. TOR.

B.D. and the Pirates need the few fans they have left.

Thank you for your tolerance. PSA finished.

/dismounts soap box

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Glad to hear you are doing well now. I’ve never heard a better reason to be checked for cancer…“Save The Pirate fans.” lol It’s like my favorite breast cancer campaign slogan….“Save Second Base!” :-)

by Brakeman8 on Dec 15, 2009 2:24 PM EST reply actions

I've never heard a better reason to shove my hand down the front of my pants!!!

On a more serious note, bucdaddy, glad you are better and doing well. It’s funny how things like this have a way of putting everything in one’s life into perspective…especially around the holidays. And, you need a new mantra. You will see the Pirates win in your lifteime, not only because I truly believe we will see one soon, but because you’re going to be around for a long time.

Thanks for sharing!!!

by Slick1 on Dec 15, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions

Prayers

From our family, Bucdaddy!!

by God Loves on Dec 15, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions

Wow

Sorry to hear that it happened, glad that things appear to have worked out.

In case you’re interested, there are quite a few ballplayers who have survived testicular cancer after a removal, including Mike Gallego, Darrin Jackson, John Kruk, Mike Lowell, and Scott Schoeneweis. So you’re in pretty good company.

by Vlad on Dec 15, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions

Glad you are better now

and hoping you (and the rest of us) see quite a few winners in Pittsburgh

by BurgherKing on Dec 15, 2009 3:44 PM EST reply actions

We're all wishing you more success than even Garrett Jones in 2010.

:-)

by MarkInDallas on Dec 15, 2009 4:17 PM EST reply actions

First and Foremost

Wish the best and a quick healing process. Glad that you had the intelligence to catch it before it got worse. Second, thanks for giving us all a heads up on how important it is to check on things like this. The Bucs Dugout family is here for ya all the way!

by TheLizardKing on Dec 15, 2009 6:03 PM EST reply actions

From now on

Anytime any of us disagree with bucdaddy, he’ll take his ball and go home.

by JRoth95 on Dec 15, 2009 7:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

+1

by johnnycuff on Dec 16, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions

I'll admit it.

I laughed.

by Vlad on Dec 16, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions

I'm glad I'm not the only one...

The glare of the spotlight is harsh, and the pressure that success breeds immense. We revere our heroes, but expect much. And criticism can come as easily as praise.

by glass0941 on Dec 16, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

Me too.

by bucdaddy on Dec 16, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

I'm glad JRoth

said something like that before I did. It was funnier than anything I came up with.

Though I still feel the need to say something about having my GF do my “checking” for me.

Free your ass and your mind will follow.

by cocktailsfor2 on Dec 16, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions

Wow

This is something you never wanna hear, but I suppose this is the best things can go so far. Nothing but wishes for continued recovery obviously. I’m glad to see you shared your advice with us. Every time I go to the doctor, for anything, they remind you to check, monthly. They recommend on the day of your birthday. Best wishes on continued recovery, and I know I’m looking forward to having you around for many more a baseball season.

The glare of the spotlight is harsh, and the pressure that success breeds immense. We revere our heroes, but expect much. And criticism can come as easily as praise.

by glass0941 on Dec 15, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions

You’re a good guy. We want you around for a long time.

by chodan11 on Dec 15, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions

Glad to hear that you’re doing better and I wish you the best in the future.

You don’t have to answer this but is your balance now off at all? Just curious. . .

I made most of my life decisions at a Foghat concert... I stand by them.

by Chester J Lampwick on Dec 15, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions

Heh

Not that I notice.

by bucdaddy on Dec 15, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions

I'm glad you are doing well, bucdaddy.

If its any consolation, my brother lost both of his balls this year. His girlfriend even let me see the case she keeps them in. ; )

"So you think 25 percent of the country is retarded?! Yea. Atleast 25 percent. Well lets so a sample. There are 4 of us an you're retarded. Thats 25 percent." Southpark; Mystery of the Urinal Deuce

by gorillakilla34 on Dec 15, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions

Godspeed & best wishes

for a speedy and full recovery, which it sounds like you are on course for…

by Trogluddite on Dec 15, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions

I'd like to point out

that bucdaddy is a man of action.

Where most of us would simply say, “I’d give my left nut for (an opportununity / wish / dream / magical ability / the chance to play for the Pirates),” bucdaddy HAS GONE AHEAD AND DONE THIS.

You wanna talk sacrifice?

In all seriousness, though, amigo – thank you for sharing this with us, and of course, I and we all hope you are continuing to recover well and fully.

Free your ass and your mind will follow.

by cocktailsfor2 on Dec 15, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions