Pathology Report - Doctor's Analysis

Dr. Stevenson just appeared tonight and gave us the pathology report on their analysis of the removed prostate. The report is favorable, there was 20% coverage of cancerous cells on both sides of the prostate, and analysis of the surrounding fat tissue tested negative for spread of cancer. As far as the kidney problems go, the opinion of the nephrologists and the surgeons is that they are functioning quite well, but there is definitely a leak in the connection between the bladder and the urethra. Dr. Stevenson said that it WILL heal with time as the tissue builds up strength again, but sometimes it just takes longer with some patients. He said he has never seen a situation where the leak did not repair itself - but surgery is an option if it seems the leak is not healing fast enough. They will do some more specific x-ray tests tomorrow to determine the specific location and size of the leak. So good news.