The path report came in this morning. Dr. Ferguson read it to us and tried to expain everything--mostly over our heads. He also faxed us a copy. But it is not bad news. And not totally definitive although 3 pathologists looked at it. Basically nothing needs to be done now and in 3 months (June 9) Bill will have another cystoscopy as already planned. So we are taking huge sighs of relief and Bill is looking forward to golf after another month of taking it really easy. My only immediate worry is that he will go totally crazy sitting around but fortunately he has enough local "volunteer" jobs to keep his mind well occupied. We appreciate all your calls and emails and support!

Well, still no pathology report a week later. But the urologist did call and leave a message this morning when we both managed to be out and couldn't ask questions. He said the pathologist is having someone else look at the prostate biopsy because he can't tell if it is worrisome or not. The tumor was no problem. We are somewhat relieved--at least he didn't say terminal or that the bladder must come out! Our worst fears are calmed! We will sleep a bit better tonight. I'll post more when I know more.

Bill is home, taking a nap. He couldn't sleep last night--someone came his room to check on him often and always knocked and woke him up. So far all is well. Now we are worrying about the pathology report! Expect to get it tomorrow, but not sure. I'll post when I know.

Bill's surgery this morning went just fine according to the doc. Less than 1 hour. Two small tumors were removed and bit of the prostate lining wrapped around the urethra. We now wait for the pathology report to find out what is next. Frequent monitoring at the least. He was in recovery about an hour and is now in his room No. 223. The phone number is 530 757 5160. It works--I just called it. He will be there overnight. He has had coffee and lunch will be served so all is well. I will go back and spend the afternoon with him after my lunch.

Today's news wasn't so good. A routine cystoscopy found two small tumors in Bill's bladder. The doctor feels that they are not new but were so tiny last time he could not see them. So Bill will go back in for surgery next Wednesday, the 11th, when these will be scraped out. That will mean another recovery period he is not looking forward to. He has been talking about golf when the rain stops. It will be an overnight at the hospital probably. In the meantime we are going to Riverside on Thursday for a Friday meeting, then to Paso Robles on Saturday for a couple of fun days, home Monday the 9th.