Let's just get right to it:
This is tentative. We won't know anything for sure until we get the results of the PET scan at the end of next month. But it strongly suggests that my prostate cancer hasn't spread to the lymph nodes.
This is very good news. Once prostate cancer has metastasized to the lymph nodes it becomes very difficult to treat.
We still don't know if the cancer has spread to my bones because the bone scan was inconclusive. The "suspicious" activity it detected might be from the prostate cancer or it might be picking up the bone lesions I already have from multiple myeloma. Or it might be nothing but age-related degeneration. We'll have to wait for the PET scan to know for sure.
The joy of hurry-up and wait…
Fingers crossed!
(I'm sure you don't believe that helps, but as Bohr supposedly said about a horseshoe nailed over the door to his lab, "I understand it brings good luck whether you believe in it or not.")
Don't go and die on us, KD. There are only so many places I can go for a dose of policy-thick, internet sanity, and you're top shelf.
👍👍👍👍👍I couldn't agree more. A rare political/general information site that is basically full of grownups.
Yep, one of the very few blogs I still read daily.
Second, third, and fourth these sentiments. Good news, Mr. Drum.
Me too! This is great news for all of us
You betcha. The NYT[1] and WaPo comments & content are positively inane and uninformed compared to what's served here, and at no charge to boot.
[1]The only reason I still have a subscription to the NYT is to read the stylings of Paul Krugman, who in addition to exonomics content also serves up some excellent Facing the Music links.
Spot on. Only one left that I still read regularly. Good luck Kevin!
Ok. This is good to hear…..thanks for the update…..
That’s great news. So glad to hear it.
A sigh of cautious relief. Hang in there, man, and we'll keep that rabbit's-foot on the keychain.
Not definitive, but negative is always good. Keep moving forward.
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Good news. Here’s hoping the remaining news turns out to be good too!
I, along with everyone here, am hoping for the best.
My own reasons are selfish. I can't find a blogger whom I like better, so I want you to stick around.
Excellent.
Fantastic news. Your previous post on this topic had been weighing on me despite the fact we've never met. Don't be shy about getting second and third and fourth opinions (I'm sure you're not, but still).
Hopefully your PSA is staying low though like all lab tests it may be, occasionally, misleading if it stays low.
Good news! Lots of people here rooting for you.
Accentuate the positive, which in this case is negative.
I can only cross four fingers.
Long time reader here, and just wanted to add my voice of encouragement. Stay well Kevin - we love you!
I'm so relieved! I'm hoping for a similar outcome for the next round of tests.
Celebrating this fantastic news from here in southeast Michigan, where your reach is powerful and essential!
That is great news! Fingers crossed it holds up.
This is good news. Sigh of relief and fingers and toes crossed that the next test result will be just as positive. Take care!
Never thought I'd be rooting for age-related degeneration
Tentative and guarded congratulations. Good luck.
Hang in there Kevin ! Your fan club is pulling for you. Wishing you the best.
I will continue to send positive vibes your way!
Well, that's something. Hoping and wishing for more good news.
I'm just grateful that you're getting the care you need, and the oversight to make sure of your health.
Wishing you the best. Like others, I depend on you for sensible insights in a time when such is not the coin-of-the-realm.
I kept wondering why there was no update yesterday, finally deciding the delay might mean adverse news. This is hopeful news, so I hope that you & Marian can keep looking for more results that are encouraging. I can only imagine what delays in results mean for you.
Kitties know! Kitties give 2 mittens up to Kevin !!