I just wanted to write an update - as a couple of people had asked for such in another strand - and I so value the dedicated inputs from this extraordinary community.
My news -
Received my histology findings today, 16th April 2024. The Cancer reported was very much as had been previously known and blessedly remains T2. Best news of all is that the 'margins were clear' from the operation. Assuming my next PSA test is 'un-detectable' - and remains so - (and I have no reason at this juncture to think otherwise) - I will once again be able to tick the 'cancer free' box in good faith. I, for just one, can't wait for that to be the case.
On a less happy front, I went in to have my catheter removed last Thursday and did, indeed, have it extracted. I then spent four and a half hours waiting - often distractedly I have to slay - to pass urine. There was one nurse who keep prodding. She wanted to go home she said. Sadly - apart from a VERY little - nothing of significance came much to both of our disappointment. Finally this woman was determined that I should have another one put in. The consultant who did it mumbled: 'You'll be fine'. Let's pray. It's just that I'm not very good at this 'in demand' business. Try as I might not to, it does make me anxious. I can get home in 15 minutes from the hospital. What I'm going to do the next time is have it removed - go home - drink my own 'hot water - eat my own food - and simply relax - and then go back. There's a big part of me that thinks that will do the trick. Certainly I could feel the waters rising last week - they just didn't manage to go over the ridge. Their time is coming very soon - or so at least I've promised myself.
Bless all hereabouts for your support. It means the world.
Edited by member 16 Apr 2024 at 14:07
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