The Results Are In ...

Just got back from the doctor offices; There is some very good news and some not so good news.

Good news: Both tests, the bone x-ray scan and the CT scan of my head and pelvic area indicate the cancer has not spread and is contained to the prostate. This means surgery is possible to remove the cancer. I talked to two Urologists in Halifax and both recommend surgery and then radiation therapy to ensure all cancer cells are dealt with. The problem I have is the cancer is a high grade of cancer and this means they have to act quickly and the surgeons have to cut a lot. Surgery is scheduled for April 25.


Bad news: Because I have a high grade of cancer, both doctors here believe laparoscopic surgery is not really an option and I will have to have "open surgery". Also, because of the grade of the cancer, they will be aggressive to remove all the cancer and they will not be able to spare the nerves that allow for an erection. This is the bad news ... looks like my love life will change forever after April 25.

So the choice is ... do I want to "fool around" or "live"?

My doctor (Dr. B) has also been in touch with Dr. T in Regina who is a laparosopic surgeon to see if I can get a second opinion. There is a possibility of me seeing the Regina doctor on Monday April 17th; however, I don't expect any more information. It seems that because of the high grade of cancer, nerve sparing surgery is not realistic.

I am taking advantage of the time from now to my surgery to get to know my son a bit more. We are going to be taking a car trip from Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan beginning tomorrow AM. I am looking forward to this.

My tentative plan is to fly back to Halifax on Wednesday April 18.

I love you "A". Sorry about this.