Ron had his first PSA test and follow-up visit with his docs on Wednesday. We were relieved, thrilled, and most thankful for the results. His PSA level was 0.03.. the docs seemed to be as pleased as we were. Additionally, they were thrilled with his healing and recovery progress. Ron doesn't need to see his docs until the end of December. At that time he will have another PSA test. PSA tests will be part of his life from now on!
The next step is for Ron to meet with a radiologist to discuss the pros and cons of radiation treatments. His doc recommends radiation for the following reasons:
1. Ron is YOUNG!! (so says the very young doctor!!)
2. The cancer was aggressive and there was a lot of it.
3. The cancer had migrated to the outside margin. Radiation will make sure none of the cancer cells "jumped the mother ship" to attach themselves to a new body part.
Obviously, the final decision is up to Ron. The radiologist the doc wants Ron to consult with is an expert on all things radiation related.
Our blog will be on vacation until we have any news! Or unless we get bored and decide to post non-cancer related family news.
Thank you again for your thoughts, prayers, cards, emails, phone calls and words of encouragement during this challenging time.
Cindy and Ron
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