In 2006, I had a prostate-ectomy. Following that I had a minor surgery to correct some problems related to the removal of the prostate. The second surgery corrected the problem, but I was warned that it might have to be repeated in as short of time as two years.
Not to long ago, I began to experience some minor problems and assumed that the second surgery was in need of being done again. At the same time I was completing my inoculations for my trip to the DRC. So I was combining my trips to the doctor at the Veterans Administration as much as possible as I have to drive 90 minutes to get there.
My Urology doctor had prescribed a mild tranquilizer for what he called a spastic bladder. On Tuesday I got my last two shots, dropped into Urology to see about making an appointment with my doctor because a side effect of the tranquilizers was acid ingestion. I assumed that the doctor would want to try another prescription. The Urology Department scheduled me to see a doctor on Wednesday.
The Urologist examined all of my past records and told me very firmly that I have a renewal of cancer in my body. He was very firm about this and told me that I would need radiation in the area where the prostate had been. Since then I have talked to a social worker and the hospital at Travis Air Force Base where the radiation will be done. I have an appointment at Travis on the 26th of this month to talk to the doctor and gather information. Assuming that everything goes as planned then I will have another appointment at this time and the doctor will mark the area to be radiated.
Following the second appointment I will be reporting to Travis and staying in a motel on the base for six to eight weeks Monday through Friday. I will be in the hospital for one hour each of the five days. I will be free to leave the base on weekends. One of the questions which I needed answered is: will the radiation affect my ability to travel to the DRC? At each point I have told every medical professional that I am planning on traveling on the 15th of August to be gone for 60 days. They have all assured me that this will be no problem.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
Rejoice always,
pray without ceasing,
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Rejoice always,
pray without ceasing,
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather had radiation done years ago to his prostrate and it put his in remission. He never passed from cancer. He died from a stomach anerism at 89 year old. I will be praying that everything goes well for you.
Love you,
Michelle Hicks