Bit of positivity

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Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 19:12

Just wanted to share a bit of positivity after husbands urology app today. Catheter (which he had become a little attached to!) finally removed having had it in since Sept. He described going to the loo on his own as better than sex (not sure how to take that!) Obviously very early days and we have to keep an eye on things but PSA now down to 1.4 from 14 again, since Sept. Shows that the Abi might be having some effect which is reassuring. We have asked for another scan before April oncology app.

Still trying to get our heads around the ‘incurable’ G9 label but for the first time in weeks felt more positive leaving the hospital as opposed to in despair. Very hard for husband to sit beside two other gentleman older than him both discussing their benign situation. Could feel his thoughts of ‘why couldn’t that have been me’. On a positive he’s trading his car in for a van and we’re going to do some travelling around the country with the dog apparently! Never been a dream of mine but at this stage if he wanted to paint his face purple for happiness I couldn’t care less!! X

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Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 23:58

Thank you for the update. Its great that the Abi is proving effective and that you are feeling more positive. I hope you both have a great time touring in the van.👍

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Posted 18 Feb 2025 at 07:57

Always good to hear about positivity, it really helps you on your journey.

When you’re faced with your own mortality I think it really changes your outlook on life. Chris Hoy’s inspirational words ring constantly in my ears ‘If there’s something your planning on doing in the future JUST DO IT NOW!’
I’m just in the process of booking my second cruise for this year. I never thought I would book one let alone two…but I’m just going for it and having as much fun as I can whilst I can.

so enjoy the van, have lots of fun although I would maybe wait until the weather warms up a bit before trying it out🥶🥶🥶🥶

All the best to both if you,

Derek

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Posted 18 Feb 2025 at 08:17

Thanks for sharing your positive news.

Good luck travelling around in the van, it sounds like fun and I'm sure you'll enjoy all your new adventures in and out of it.

Good luck,

Kev.

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Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 23:58

Thank you for the update. Its great that the Abi is proving effective and that you are feeling more positive. I hope you both have a great time touring in the van.👍

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Posted 18 Feb 2025 at 07:57

Always good to hear about positivity, it really helps you on your journey.

so enjoy the van, have lots of fun although I would maybe wait until the weather warms up a bit before trying it out🥶🥶🥶🥶

All the best to both if you,

Derek

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Posted 18 Feb 2025 at 08:17

Thanks for sharing your positive news.

Good luck travelling around in the van, it sounds like fun and I'm sure you'll enjoy all your new adventures in and out of it.

Good luck,

Kev.

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Posted 18 Feb 2025 at 18:44

It definitely does change your outlook. I’ve always thought of myself as quite a patient, kind person but negatively have found my tolerance for unnecessary bullsh** at an all time low!

Will definitely wait for better weather before venturing in the van! Husband has also suggested a cruise, we’ll see. Great to hear you’re planning a second Decho. Have a great time. Thanks to Kev and Adrian for the best wishes. We’ll see where the road takes us! X

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