It is what it is, and will become what it will become.

[wood_artist]

In the movie Braveheart Robert the Bruce makes an off-hand comment to William Wallace, saying that "You make friends on both sides you'll end up dead."

Wallace responds with a simply statement. "We all end up dead."

Comments

[ravynfyre]

keeping my fingers crossed for option 2. *hugs*

[air_n_darkness]

Love you, hon. Keep us posted, and let us know what we can do to help.

[kimmykinz]

6 weeks of abx! Is this a standard, or is it because what you have is nearly all scar tissue and thus not very vascular? Sounds like you've got a good doc, and I'm really hoping for a better-case scenario for you, obviously. Keep us updated!

[wood_artist]

Apparently there are two different kinds of "prostatitis." One is bacterial, more or less like a standard UTI or whatever. The other is not, although it's unclear exactly what does cause it. Since the cancer is typically slow growing, and since the inflammation can cause the PSA to rise, step one is to see what happens with some basic sulfa stuff. I have a real low grade "ache" thoughout the area, which also lends some credence to the possibility of inflammation, so he felt that was a reasonable step one, and obviously the least invasive. The assumption is that at least some small part didn't die and has managed to hang on or even grow, so if the ache goes away and the PSA comes down we may do nothing more than just keep an eye on it. If not, he'll do another biopsy and see where it is. If it were a "new lobe" on the outside that might be reasonable operable. If, however, it's deep in the inside the options are not as good. Only time will tell at this point.

[slytherinsheirx]

I'm sorry Craig. I know that you don't want those words from me. I selfishly hope that before anything else happens to you I get to see you in person again.
I have one Grandparent left on my mother's side. My Nan. You're the closest thing that I have to a Grandfather, and you've always been that to me. A Grandfatherly figure who I care deeply about.
I hope it's not as bad as you fear.

[wood_artist]

It is what it is Matt. For now I'm taking the meds and we'll see in 6 weeks or so if that helps. I don't much dwell on it, largely because I know I am doing what I can for now. If that "fails" then there are still other, reasonably positive, options and we'll explore those. I'm not yet ready to go...and I've got a hell of a lot of things unfinished that I need to complete. Fear not, if I'm served with a deadline a trip to Seattle will be included in the time remaining. Stay safe and give Cass a hug for me.