Prostate Cancer Update #1
BACKGROUND Months ago, I had a routine blood test. Those results indicated I might have prostate cancer. That led to more blood tests. Then came an MRI. It was a 4 out of 5. Then came a biopsy. There were weeks between each of those milestones. Last week, I talked to my prostate doctor, Dr. Johnston. I was informed I have an aggressive kind of cancer. The next step is surgery and radiation. She does not do either of those procedures. She sent a referral to two different specialists. She said their office will contact me by the end of the week. But I was not contacted. CURRENTLY I was disappointed that I was not contacted. I called Dr. Johnston's office today, Monday, June 23. Over the weekend, I have been feeling anxious. I have known I have prostate cancer for months. But that description, an aggressive kind of cancer, has me worried. I was told that as long as the cancer remains in the prostate, I am safe. But if the cancer metastasizes, then it can get into my lymph and b...