Well Looks Like it’s that time of year, the Anniversary, and not one bloody card lol. Mind you. I only realised today myself, so it’s a bit hard to critisise anyone, but hell a bottle would of been welcome lol, used to get them every couple of hours in hospital.
Well will have to update my Bio I suppose, 3 1/2 years since the 'Black Day' - when I was told 'You have inoperable Prostate cancer' - not exactly what I expected. Been treated for 8 years for enlarged prostate, even had a bio that was clear 7 years before so a bit harsh hearing - its spread to the lymph system, Rt and Chemo are not options, if only it was a bit earlier - lol. Come on regrets don't change facts.
So I got my revenge, had a heart attack 6 days before surgery date, that will teach them huh. So Surgery October 2008, and escaped, mean discharged about 22nd - hey it was The Royal at Oldham, the treatment was great, as was the food, ok same as others - only soup and cereals for a few days post surgery, and in real discomfort as only men can experience - lol Only time I have been allowed to carry a hand bag without ribald comments, had that with the cafeter for about 4 days.
The heart attack meant I got the delux treatment ! ICU for 48 hours, now there I was pampered, my own nurse even!. Suddenly felt cold and not too good, assure you no bright lights or being called. but came round to random questions, like Dob, what day is it, what’s your Wife’s name, what her birthday - actually wondered if she was checking up on me - but ok with it, must of passed.
So opened me up, left the prostate there, bio'ed some lymph glands and had a general rummage and discarded some bits and pieces, still not sure what they all were, said I could manage without, not sure but why argue with the experts ? I was Started on hormone treatment, some pre-treatment, to stop tumour flare.
Did great until Jan this year - 2011, Blood indicator (PSA) climbing, figures not too important - its all down to trends, mine was doubling every 6 months. So discussion and agreed to be micro waved at 'Christies at Oldham', 16 sessions. That was 6 months ago, Side effects were minimal and got my results last week, over 6 months indicator has gone from 4.35 to 0.9 to 0.7 So trend is great.
Have kept me on the 3 Monthly Hormone injections for a further 18 months, 24 months post treatment, so still have an excuse not to loose weight - Life is good huh ? Pass me a cream cake please, its the hormones mate x
Maybe best news, been banished, told not to darken their doorsteps for 12 months !! Means either they are happy with my progress or I am just an ugly bugger and they have a low ugly mug thresh hold. Hope its the first !!
Take Care Guys
Love and Hugs to all who want or need them XX
John xx
