My Prostate Cancer Path

Every prostate cancer patient has a story, and every story is different. This is a disease that affects one out of every seven Canadian men. Here is my story, with the hope it may help others who are travelling a similar road. Wayne Harrigan, Moncton, New Brunswick (wbharrig@nb.sympatico.ca). Wayne and Barb Harrigan are the co-ordinators of the PCCN Greater Moncton Prostate Cancer Support Group. Visit the Prostate Cancer Canada Network website at www.prostatecancer.ca.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

19 May 2009 - Biopsy #2

Barb and I were at the hospital at 6:30 and I was the first on the list at 8. The doctor took 14 clips (I think I counted right). Not painful, but not comfortable. I remembered it from before. Get a pad to wear home because there can be bleeding. None occurred then but there was bleeding during urination for a week after.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

6 May 2009 - First Appointment with Dr. Dwyer

Appointment with Dr. Neil Dwyer. He reviewed my history. Did a DRE, verified the lump existed and said he would schedule a biopsy at the Moncton Hospital.

I had a biopsy done previously by Dr. Feero and it was negative.