I've just had my third post-radiotherapy quarterly check-up and all seems to be going well, thank goodness.
My latest PSA test results revealed a value of <0.1ug/L which is excellent - so much so that my consultant greeteed me with the words I like to hear, viz "Hello Keith - this is going to be a 'trousers ON' check-up!"
Given that I started off with a Locally Advanced cancer diagnosis, it's been amazing what has been achieved in the past 18 months or so. I really do feel optimistic.
I also don't need to visit the department again for another six months, and even then I need 'only' see the Nursing Specialist (not that these angels are in any way inferior to the Great Man himself, but you know what I mean!)
The consultant explained that if my PSA value rises significantly, then I'll have to undergo a further biopsy and MRI/bone scans to assess the extent of any returning cancer. He also told me that, if cancer returns, then further radiotherapy would be out of the question - as would surgery - and that the most likely treatment would be cryotherapy. But that was in answer to my questions and not by way of being pessimistic.
So it was a good day.
I'm not gloating. I know that many out there would give anything to be given such hopeful news. I just thought it would be nice to show that it need not always be depressing and that where there's life there is hope!
Oh, and I really DO believe that if you smile it confuses the enemy!
Best wishes, folks!
Keith
