Hubby in theatre for RP

I am a long time stalker, no time poster.  However, this site and all of you lovely people have helped me over the past few months.  Last August my lovely 65 year old hubby was diagnosed after a psa of 7.3 with Gleanson 8 pca in the right side only of his prostate gland.  Bone scan was clear, but with a prostate size of 210 and Gleason 8 surgery was recommended over radiotherapy.  However, the lovely consultants at Addenbrookes felt that surgery was too risky as the prostate almost filled the pelvic cavity.  Three months of hormone treatment and the prostate had reduced to 120 by mid December and surgery was agreed.  We came down to Addenbrookes last night, up at 5 for pre-op prep, checked in at 7 and hubby first on the list down to surgery at 8am.  My husband has wanted to know very little about his pca (both his father and brothers died of prostrate cancer), I on the other hand wanted to know EVERYTHING.  Having suffered from breast cancer myself last year (hubby was diagnosed as I completed radiotherapy) and having been on this journey, information for me has been power, helping me  to feel more in control.  I found reading other stories and experiences, many tinged with a sense of humour which helps us all in difficult times,  cathartic and reassuring.  Many times I have sat and read the posts on here and I feel I have got to know you all personally Auld Codger, Nikon Steve, Chris J, Lynn, Devon Maid and many more too numerous to mention.

So it is 10.15 am and I have been told I can ring about 11.15 for news about my darling husband, and it is now in this emotional time that I am turning to you all again my dear friends.  You don't know me and I don't know you, but we share a bond and you don't know how much yu brave beautiful people have helped this silent lurker over the past few months.

Thank you all.

Such a nice post and shows us all that even if you don’t share you are receiving help and advice and experiences from others. That’s what it is all about. Getting the info out there and made available and helping others. The forum is for everyone whether they post or not.
Your first post moved me a little. Sending love and hope it went ok x

With the Very Best Wishes, Paul.

Madwife, glad to have been of help and very flattered to be mentioned! The numbers and other facts you quote suggest that you have done well to catch this beast of a cancer early. I'm sure that your husband will come through this with your help and you will have many fulfilling years together ahead of you both. Stay positive, be prepared for some early hiccups, which you will overcome, work on making a full recovery (don't forget the exercises as soon as they are allowed), good balanced diet and gentle regular exercise and think about booking a holiday to get some early sun and vitamin D. Every little helps!

Good Luck

AC