Zoe: We saw the oncologist today and finally know where we stand. No rush, he said, so we are relieved.
Sophie: Which therapy has he recommended?
Zoe: He reassured Bill that it's almost not recommended to have the Brachytherapy at his low level of cancer.
Sophie: Is it the one with radiation elements working from inside?
Zoe: That's right. But he says that due to the cancer being in both lobes he will do it but there is no rush. So the tension has eased off.
Sophie: Is it because there is so little cancer in the lobes?
Zoe: That's how I understand it. But there is also Bill's heart condition. The oncologist will confirm with the cardiologist when Bill can come off the blood thinner and then will perform the op.
Sophie: We were told when it was under consideration for Wolf that the op itself is a micro op, without cutting through the skin and all that.
Zoe: That's right. 40 radioactive seeds 4 mm x 1,8 mm will be inserted into the prostate via some microsurgery procedure. No scars at all.
Sophie: How long does it take to get rid of the cancerogenous tissue?
Zoe: Radiation lasts 2 years diminishing in strength every 6 months by half. And he won't be even aware of their working.
Sophie: So it is quite good news, isn't it?
Zoe: Oh yes. Bill is very happy after seeing the doctor today.
Sophie: Aren't we lucky to live in these times of really successful medicine?
Zoe: Very much so. Medicine is advancing so rapidly that we all should live to around 90 or 100 years...
Sophie: Let's wait and see! Anyway give Bill our love!
Bill has prostate cancer at a low level. Due to Bill's heart condition, cis oncologist will confirm with his cardiologist when he can have the operation.