Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

When Pc Is Not a Computer

Three years have passed since diagnosis
then I was told that cancer entered me
in the prostate was where it did dwell
but consultant was sure of setting me free

Various tests were done upon me
MRI, bone scan and CT were all clean
thankfully it had not spread anywhere
then biopsy done what's it mean?

Well, went on D-day to hospital
real nervous, but result cancer 5%
thinking this can be beaten, believe it
so next, decide what's the treatment?

After seeing a consultant made decision
radiotherapy for 20 days with no rest
hormone pills taken for a whole 5 months
at the end of that hope to pass the test

When PC is not a computer
Prostate Cancer jumps no fence
have regular 6 months tests so secure
PC under control feel God's presence

Now 3 years on keeping good health
no all-clear till 2027 wait and see
live your life, believing in your Lord
so take heart if you've got PC

(My history of past 3 years having prostate cancer and on the way to a positive result looking forward to winning this battle.)

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Anna Tate October 24, 2019 at 8:21 PM Such a powerful poem one of my favs Gordon Mcconnell October 25, 2019 at 2:57 AM Hi Anna, thanks for your kind comment, trust you'll have a blessed weekend, Blessings, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos October 17, 2019 at 10:10 AM Hi Gordon I remember a comment last year mentioning that you had PC, horrible, terrible for a man equivalent to breast cancer in women my husband was diagnosed with PC 10 years ago with a glaceon 8 which is very severe, as glaceon 9 and 10 is a death sentence and too late for any kind of treatment. It was a fraction of a mm away form the spine, the surgeon came to speak to me - told me to relax that they had done a radical prostectomy and saved my husband. God was with us both! Take care always, hugs, Jennifer. Gordon Mcconnell October 17, 2019 at 10:16 AM Hi Jennifer, thanks for sharing the experience of your husband, it must be a great relief that things turned out well in the end. I had a glaceon 7 but it was confined to the prostate and never spread, the PSA at the worst was 11.6 but now is down to 0.4 and just need to see the consultant every 6 months so see her again in December. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Lindsay Laurie October 14, 2019 at 7:06 PM G'day Gordon … a good news poem is always great to read in this world of sensationalized news. Great to read that you are on the road to recovery Gordon. Writing about this PC can also be good therapy - thank you Gordon - Lindsay Gordon Mcconnell October 15, 2019 at 3:18 AM Hi Lindsay, Thanks for dropping in and for your kind words. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Anne-Lise Andresen October 14, 2019 at 12:40 PM - Prostate cancer is the most common cancer form (for men) in Norway, and nearly 5,000 new cases are discovered every year ... Every November: We wear a Blue Ribbon to show you that you care, the money goes to increased knowledge and more research on prostate cancer ... - and so that more will survive - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gordon Mcconnell October 14, 2019 at 4:54 PM Hi Anne-Lisa , thanks and good to hear of the good work being done in your own country about PC, Blessings and hugs, Gordon

Richard Lamoureux October 14, 2019 at 9:16 AM So glad you are on the road of recovery. This is scary stuff to deal with. You are fortunate to lean on your faith and have good doctors. Blessings Rick. Gordon Mcconnell October 14, 2019 at 12:02 PM Hi Rick, good to hear from you and thanks for your kind words. Blessings be yours,Gordon

Sandra Adams October 13, 2019 at 8:49 PM Wonderful heartfelt post Gordon...i lost my mother to cancer at a young age...my father battled and fought, and lived another 25 years cancer free.... keep up that fight my friend... hugs and blessings to you :) Gordon Mcconnell October 14, 2019 at 2:43 AM Hi Sandra, Thanks for your encouraging words, sorry to hear about your mother and father. hugs and blessings, Gordon