The histology report on LHs chips from his recent TURP is now live in the portal and no nasty surprises thank goodness. Interestingly it says that they are not sure if he is on ADT and if so it is inappropriate for them to give a Gleason score but in case he isn't then they would say it would be Gleason 9 (4+5) which is the same as his biopsy. Also interesting that they noted that there was no cribriform pattern noted and no perinural invasion, both of which were notes on his biopsy. The sample was 14g of tissue, 60% of which showed cancer.
And I wanted to apologise for my last post when I was in a complete panic about the possible results. I hope I was not rude or dismissive of the responses. I just could not seem to see past my fears at that time and logic went out of the window. Sorry again 
Thank you Steve
i must admit there is a certain irony about being pleased with a Gleason 9 result 
Karen
Hello Karen
No need to apologise. We have all been there and know what this cancer can do to your mind.
Radiotherapy next - so even being a member of the Gleason 9 Club things are moving in the right direction.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Absolutely no need to apologise
Your replies did not offend me and your own responses to your situation are very natural and very much akin to what many of us have been through! The joy of this forum is that everybody understands the shock, fear, grief, anger etc etc that accompanies the diagnosis. Then, as the treatment plan develops and gets underway, we settle somewhat into a new way of being. We realise that life has changed in some way, that we won’t last for ever but that, most importantly, we can still enjoy our lives which, somehow, seem so very much more precious.
You are so very near the end of the diagnostic stage now. The picture is getting clearer. You are doing ok Enjoy today’s sunshine and let tomorrow take care of itself !
sending you a big hug xxx
Thank you Brian 
Thank you so much 
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