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KathyC
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Well folks, a lot has happened since Fri eve. Late afternoon call from dr that said CT scan showed something happening in pelvic area & an elevated PSA. Said we had to get to urologist for prostate biopsy. I refused to go to our previous urologist & they understood my feelings so we were sent to a new dr who got us in at 7:45 this a.m. This dr explained that the 1st place prostate cancer goes is to the lymph nodes in the pelvic area & to the spine which is exactly what the CT scan is showing but they won't know 100% until the biopsy tomorrow afternoon (said we would have an answer by the end of the wk). The good news is that they are going to SEDATE him; he is so relieved that he doesn't have to worry about pain. Urologist said CT shows no cancer in pancreas, liver, kidneys, etc. If we would be lucky enough to get a good report from tomorrow's biopsy I asked what would they do next because we had been told they wouldn't do the bone biopsy til they find where they think the cancer is from. Urologist explained that cancer in the bone can just develope on its own but it is VERY RARE & that is why they try to track it down. I want to get to the bone biopsy because the indications are that it is cancer & if so I want to start treatmeant. But until we get the bone biopsy nothing is 100% so I intend to hold onto that for now. I do know DH has lost 25 lbs over the past 3 mo & lower back is giving him more pain. I'm tired of what they are thinking it is & just want to get to the point & chart a plan from here on out. Internist office called this afternoon & said as soon as we get results from this biopsy they will schedule the bone biopsy--no more tests. Without question if this is what they think--cancer in the spine--he has had it for close to 2 yrs as that is how long he's complained about his knees not working; my hope is to do something to slow the process down. Will let you all know when they finally give us a 100% answer.
