Update

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Hi everyone,

I wanted to update you on my husband's tests because some of you

sent such kind wishes to us both.

The clinical signs from Jim's cystoscopy to-day lead the docs to

believe that his cancer is still encapsulated (hasn't broken through

the outer shell of the prostate). This would open up the way to very

effective treatment, quite possibly a complete cure, through surgery

or radiation. Another option is simply " watchful waiting " , because

prostate cancer tends to develop very slowly, but at 60, Jim is

probably too young for this option to be wise. The doc seemed very

positive. Jim has to have an MRI and will then discuss options with

the consultant in clinic. Hopefully all will happen before

Christmas.

The only worry is that the doc did take one more biopsy from a tiny

red area in the bladder. He assured us that this was just automatic

while he was doing the procedure and that it is highly unlikely to

be anything sinister. However, you may remember that the doc who did

the original biopsies thought that everything looked quite normal,

and was proved wrong, so I won't be relaxing until we get the

results of this final biopsy. I was so disappointed that this

happened.

Well, thanks again for your kind thoughts and prayers. I hope

everyone is having good days just now.

With very warm wishes,

Fliss (UK)