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I don't normally do this but found myself unusually overjoyed with the contents of a letter I received this morning. It is now seven years since my prostate cancer surgery and my six monthly PSA blood test just came back undetectable ---AGAIN!

There is life after cancer.

OK I know it isn't anything to do with AF but I know others here may have been where I have.

Bob

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mrsg46 profile image
mrsg46

Sure it must be lovely to have a letter like that, Bob, great news for you, and the family.

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Frances123

Absolutely brilliant news. So pleased for you Bob. Yes many others have been where you are Bob and it’s lovely to be able to share news of hope and life.

It’s a lovely Valentines gift for you so go celebrate with your good lady.

Love Frances xxx

Well done Bob, well done ☺️

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Jollies

In this long road that we are travelling on it is always good to be reminded that there is hope. X Great news x

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Finvola

Joy on joy Bob. Great news for you and your family and a reminder that there can be a good outcome to anything.

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stormcloud

Wonderful news Bob.You and your family must be so relieved.

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pottypete1

Dear Bob

This is such good news, you clearly have been through the mangle over the years.

May you continue in good health for many years to come.

Best wishes

Pete

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Gillyflower1965

yeahahahahahahahahahaha you have made my day, but you always do ;)

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BobDVolunteer in reply to Gillyflower1965

Thanks Twinny.

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jeanjeannie50

Good to hear your uplifting news Bob.

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dedeottie

Fantastic news Bob. When folk receive a diagnosis of cancer and then when going through the treatment phase, it is so easy to feel despondent so your great news will help many to see light at the end of the tunnel. Im so pleased for you. X

Really chuffed for you Bob, and I know how that feels for your family too. My husband had the same experience about 6 years ago and it always a relief to get a good result.

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meadfoot

Great news, celebration time eh.

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Fastbeat

That is something to be joyful about.

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gemsmum

Great news for you and your family, may you continue to help us all on this forum, kind regards, Heather

Fantastic news Bob, delighted for you and your family....John

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10gingercats

Wonderful news Bob.My brother of 86 was diagnosed with bladder cancer 6 months ago. He thought 'this is IT' The surgeon operated and said 'you are fine now for another decade'!

He, similarly was overjoyed.

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JaneFinn

Wonderful news, Bob! SO happy for you. Thanks for letting us know so we can celebrate with you xx

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Jay10

Glad to hear your good news.

Best wishes.x

Brilliant news Bob. My goodness you have had a lot to contend with. I am so happy for you. 😄

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Beehive1

Nice news to receive to start your year. Long may it continue!

EngMac profile image
EngMac

This is really good news. Selfishly, we will continue to benefit from your wealth of knowledge about atrial fibrillation. Just joking!

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ThomasM34

Good on you mate.

May your journey go on for many years until we all meet one day in Valhalla.

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rosyG

Great news Bob- well done!!

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MammaCass

Great news for you Bob

Having lost my father to prostate cancer, I can only say how very happy I am for you.

Di

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cupoftea

Well done Bob x

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aika

Happiness abounds for you BobD. You are blessed and congratulations.

Great news Bob, I hope you will be celibrating!

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Beckyboodle

Wonderful news Bob.

My husband had similar news last week about his Lymphoma, so uplifting.

May you have more good happenings.

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Newgran

Very pleased for you. Hope you enjoy many more years. Best wishes to you and your family. Pat

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cbsrbpm

That’s great Bob 👍 my husband has had same so know how he feels when awaiting his yearly results.

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Andyt36

Fantastic....anything hopeful and inspirational is always good....great news

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Becksagogo

Well done Bob! Now shout it from the rooftops so that other men are inspired to go see their Doctor if they have any unexplained symptoms. Early detection is a must. I had skin cancer and am now on a one woman mission to remind people of the dangers of sun bathing!

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wpw62

Great news. So very pleased for you. My husband is just beginning a round of tests so it’s good to know there can be a positive outcome 😘

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Nan1

That’s the best news Bob. So pleased for you.

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Enjoy

Fantastic Bob.

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GrannyE

I am absolutely delighted for you. Thank you for helping all of us. I really appreciate your common sense. It is lovely to get some good news

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Pam296

Brilliant news, Bob!

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opal11uk

Wonderful news! I know that feeling after breast cancer........

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AnneTS

That is great news Bob. Thank you for posting it. Good news should be shared. It makes us all a little bit more positive whatever our health issues are. Thank you for sharing. Annel

Fantastic news Bob, so glad to hear you're doing well.

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WendyWu20

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing your good news :o)

magnan profile image
magnan

Fantastic news Bob it has made my day start with a BIG SMILE

Great news Bob

Heartfelt46 profile image
Heartfelt46

How wonderful to wake up to good news - there is too much bad news around. Well done you. Susie

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zetagirl

Fantastic news! Congratulations Bob. Just brilliant. x

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Lindaj754

What lovely news. As us Scots would say - Lang may yer lum reek!

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12cupcakes

Awesome news.

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12cupcakes

That is awesome

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dartmoorlass

Great news for you and yours Bob and it'll cheer my 'baby' brother (67) just a few months into his prostate cancer journey. Thanks for sharing your very special news.

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BobDVolunteer in reply to dartmoorlass

Had all my work done at R D and E and excellent work it was too.

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deniseas

Over joyed for you. God is good.

kenda profile image
kenda

Wonderful news Bob. Well done

maryjc profile image
maryjc

So pleased Bob.

Bagrat profile image
Bagrat

Excellent!

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wilsond

Great news Bob! You must be made up...!!

So good, Bob. As we have said before, one of the good things about being a cancer survivor, in addition to still being alive, is that life's pleasures can seem a little sweeter and felt more keenly.

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BobDVolunteer in reply to

absolutely.

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irene75359

Ah, that is wonderful news! Glad you shared it with us too.

sann profile image
sann

So glad for your good news,you deserve it you give us all good advice thank you Sann x

Zezee profile image
Zezee

Well done Bob ...light at the end of the tunnel...God Bless ....hugs..Celia

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Brizzy5000

Congratulations and well done Bob let's hope things continue in the same vein

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12cupcakes

That is great news. So happy for you

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Kahst1

Awesome news!!

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djbgatekeeper

That's great news Bob, pleased for you and long may it continue.

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