Prostate Cancer Update #3




I feel very aggravated. 


HISTORY

On June 17, my primary prostate doctor, Dr. Johnston, told me the results of my biopsy.

She said it is an AGGRESSIVE kind of cancer.


She referred me to two expats, a surgeon and a radiologist.

She said they will call within 3 days.

Yet, after a few calls, they did not call back within 7 days.


Finally, I did get a call.

I was offered an appointment with a surgeon in October.

I said that was unacceptable. 


I contacted my Primary Care Physician.

God made a way for me to set up an appointment in 2 days.

That appointment was on Monday, July 7, with Dr Taylor.


CONTEXTS

Dr. Taylor referred me to a clinic to get a PET scan and genetic testing.


This is 48 hours later, and I have not received a call.

I called the office of Dr. Taylor, and they are unsure where the referral was sent.

I was told to wait another day.

Then, if I do not get that appointment call, they will look into it.


The purpose of the PET scan is to determine if the cancer has spread from my prostate.

If it gets into my lymph, then I am at risk of cancer in my bones or lungs.


My anxiety is because this was called an AGGRESSIVE kind of cancer.


Immediately after the appointment, I called Dr. Johnston's office.

I asked that my medical records of my biopsy, MRI, and TURP surgery be sent to Dr. Taylor.

I was told it was not received and that it can take a WEEK.

I gave them the FAX number. 

Both clinics are in Dallas so the records could have arrived by snail mail.  

That makes me mad in 2025 for such a delay.


Note that there were many other communication delays about this matter.

The request for an MRI had to be sent a few times before they called me. 

There were delays with setting up the biopsy.


I learned about the risk of prostate cancer in February

Yet, despite numerous delays, no treatments have been implemented yet.


In July of 2022, I learned I had colon cancer.
I had that successful surgery and recovered in less than one month. 


If this were elective cosmetic surgery, then I would not feel anxious.  


There are trained experts, medicines, and great medical machines available

The paradox is that the communication systems that businesses use daily cause delays. 


It has been a Top Priority for me to take excellent care of my health throughout my adult life.

Yet, these seemingly trivial logistics are threatening my well-being. 


I admit that I am powerless over the communications of these doctors.

I believe God can work through the logistical issues on my behalf.

I choose to turn this whole mess and all the healing over to the care of God.

I commit to seeking God's will and obeying the divine guidance I receive. 



PRAYER

Please note that I requested prayers regarding transportation on Monday.

I have NEVER had my rides come together so smoothly.


I request your best prayers for all these communication logistics going forward.

May the cancer remain in my prostate.

May it not infect my lymph or blood.

May the PET scan and genetic testing go smoothly.

May Dr. Taylor accurately interpret those results.


I have told God, and I am telling you.

I am willing to die soon.

But I would rather live many more years.

I intend to pass along the lessons I gained in the School of Hard Knocks. 




RESOURCE

Prostate Cancer Treatment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4k1LwRA2KE&ab_channel=NucleusMedicalMedia 

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