Cryo-ablation update

This is a follow up to my recent post "Lots going on.."

I thought you'd be interested in what happened with the cryo-ablation procedure I had at University College hospital in central London last week (UCLH) in their Interventional Oncology service. This was to treat a tumour in my L3 vertebra (lower spine) ('oligometastatic prostate cancer").

The procedure was done under general anaesthetic, and I was actually in a CT machine during the image guided procedure. I was under the anaesthetic for about 2 hours. Probes were inserted through my back to the tumour site which was then frozen to destroy it. 

As this was more like a large injection than a surgical incision, I experienced very little discomfort after the procedure, and I was kept in hospital for one night for observation. The doctor who performed the procedure said everything went according to plan. Let's hope it's got rid of the tumour completely.

I have to say that everyone at UCLH was really lovely. The Interventional Oncology doctors and CNSs were especially good at explaining everything and making sure I understood what was going on. That does make a tremendous difference.

I now have a bit of a break from treatment for 2 weeks, and then I'll have some SABR radiotherapy for two more tumours on my ribs. Oh joy!

Regards,

Angus