It was a year ago that my urologist gave me the news. The biopsy of my prostate gland -- I'd had a PSA of 11.3 -- showed cancer. My "Gleason score" was 3+3, or 6, and it showed on both sides of the gland. Dr. B. gave me a lot of information to read, for I was going to have some decisions to make about my treatment. But given my relative youth, he thought my best choice was to remove the prostate -- that clearly removes the source of the cancer and, unless it had already spread beyond the gland (which didn't appear to be the case), and offers the best chance of no re-occurrence.
I looked at all the options, but surgery was my ultimate choice and that was done shortly after Easter. So far, the cancer is gone. My strength and endurance are getting closer to where they were before the surgery.
I'm still overwhelmed by the offerings of prayers on my behalf during this last year. Thank you. And thank God.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
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That's great to hear Pastor Zip. May your condition continue on the path to a complete physical and mental recovery.
Pastor Zip--- Just goes to show what prayers and faith can accomplish and may you continue down a positive path. Thanks for sharing your story.
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