Radiation ... Here we Come!

I thought I would get lucky. I thought I they would tell me ... you're done; all we have to do is monitor the PSA bloodwork every 6 months to make sure the monster is gone. I thought it would be that simple.

It was not. I need to complete radiation therapy; 33 trips to the cancer clinic if my memory serves me correct. I have to make the phone call today to begin the process.

The good doctor(s) told me yesterday that because I have an agressive type of prostate cancer (Gleason Score of (3+5)=8), they strongly recommended I complete the phase II of the cancer recovery program.

I trusted Dr. R. when he recommended radicial prostectomy to cut me open and remove the monster. I just I will trust him with this advise. He is an Assistance Professor at Dalhousie and I am not. He also indicated that radiation should not impact my ability to fly a flag in the future. He thought my chances were nil then and they would be nil after the radiation. He was, however, surprised that the medication I was given to "practise" did created some results; not much mind you, but some results. A flag would have been flying at 1/4 mast, so to speak. Maybe I am different? They did find and cut 2 artiries that aren't typically in the body. Maybe there is a "flag pole" nerve that was escaped the knife?

I am not angry, just sad. I am also grateful. I have been feeling so good lately (with the exception of getting poor sleep) that I thought I was home free (so to speak). I guess the "forced" exercise I am doing with Max is paying off and this physical activity assists with recovery from the monster.

I am sure the radiation is just an insurance policy, an Eviction Policy to make sure the monster is completely kicked out! Would I buy that Policy? I sure would.

So next steps:

- Harvey to continue praying in the morning; every morning;
- Arrange radiation treatments sessions ... Harvey to call NS Cancer Center today;
- Attend daily radiation treatments and be punctual;
- Meet with Dr. R. in mid-November;
- Pray in the evening and find gratitude.

More tomorrow.