Happy Leap Day!
Apparently Mother Nature ignored the extra day in February and acted like March: Coming in like a lion. We had some rainy weather and the new front coming in from the arctic had spawned very strong gales. So, it certainly feels like March.
Today was my in-office cystoscopy. The doctor had a look/see into my bladder to see if my cancer is still in remission.
I had an early appointment. I found a place near the door (for a change). The waiting room was packed but hustling in activity. I checked in; provided a urine specimen and hardly waited before being called. I was grilled on my personal data and ended up in an examination room with the 'equipment' all set up and waiting for me. While stripping from the waist down, I noticed that the monitor was working this time. Last time it was out of service and I was unable to see what the doctor saw.
After assuming my position, the nurse arrived and readied the examination table. She did mention that the lower flap (part that would support my extended legs) was not working. So I straddled and positioned myself so it was less uncomfortable for my legs. The nurse prepared me for the doctor, then left while saying, "Doctor Previte and I will be right back".
Not long after, the doctor arrived. After exchanging pleasantries and verifying past results, he did say that my prostate was enlarged, but my latest PSA test had good numbers (1.86) and I haven't been exhibiting any symptoms, but he had his suspicions that it might be cancer. {Lovely} After some paper shuffling, he was ready to go.
He was making audible signs of approval, then asked if I could see the monitor. I mentioned that I could, but didn't know what I was looking at. He pointed out some geographical markers and I watched the camera's eye gloss over unblemished skin that at times appeared translucent. He said, "Here's that diverticulum that had all the cancer. We are going in to see how it's doing." to me it all looked cavernous. He said, "This looks really good. Nice and clean." I said, Yay!
He finished up and said that the BCG treatments have been successful. He looked at his notes and said you'll be having more treatments until June 2025. My next treatment will be in July with a cystoscopy before and after. [I checked my email and the next in office cystoscopy has been scheduled for June 9th.]
So a good day. In my head I was leaping with joy on this Leap-Day!
Post Script: Next round of BCG has been scheduled for July 10, 17 and 24th.
More to come!
