Just diagnosed

Hi retro 

I was diagnosed last month and waiting for an op , stay positive , I’m expecting to get op recover and back to norm and you will too

I had 19 taken 

I don't know how they decide how many to take, but I think your 19 and my hubby's 24 is normal. 

I hope you're not waiting too long for your op and that you recover as well as my hubby. Your positive attitude to this will stand you in good stead.

Going for all the tests I was a wee bit nervy , but been told it’s curable just get my prostate removed and I will be fine , 6 weeks recovery I was told , 6 weeks off work that is a kinda brucey bonus in the bad news , I don’t feel any different and try not to worry about it 

Even your positive attitude towards taking time off from work is great. We're both retired. I gave my hubby a break from gardening and I took back control of the kitchen but I now let him think he's back in charge. 

how is your husband is he going to be ok  

He is awaiting more tests consultant just informed us that he had a Gleason score of 9. Waiting for letters is not good for both of us. We thought we would get urgent appointments by now

If you click on my profile you can read about his journey.

He is doing very well. He can do most thing's as long as he wants to, but he has a sudden relapse of his incontinence when he doesn't want to do something. After nearly 50 years of marriage I can see right through him though.

Hello Blue67 - Welcome to the "club" i don't think we have spoken before!

A Cancer diagnosis is always a worry and waiting on letters and appointments can put your anxiety levels through the roof. Just a couple of points to ponder:

* I am in the "Gleason 9" club and to be honest I am 21 months down my journey from diagnosis and i feel amazing. You can read my cancer journey by clicking on the icon of the beach if that helps.

* Can you clarify what tests and appointments you are anticipating. Have you tried telling your hospital you are available to take any short notice cancellations.

Best wishes - Brian.

Ha - I am OK then at present - 44 years and I can still get away with some things by playing the "Big C" card. (I do actually have one!)