An Introduction to Mr. P and other matters.

Back in May this year I discovered or more to the point, my doctor very pointedly highlighted a part of my anatomy I would prefer not to have found right then, my prostate. 

Fortunately my doctor whilst fully medically qualified is alas not particularly light fingered, if you know can imagine what I mean.

Getting to the point, I had simply gone along to the surgery for my annual review of my current medication and it was during this routine visit that I was asked how I was feeling generally.  I started reciting the extensive list of mundane aches and pains and other issues that afflict we men on reaching that "certain age", when Dr.P asks, "would you mind if I just give your prostate a quick check while you are hear"?  Well, actually I would mind but as he was looking at me rather assertively I had no choice but to reluctantly and apprehensively agree his examination. During this rather undignified and somewhat unpleasant procedure it did cross my mind that next time a stranger, even if they claim to be a doctor asks me this same question, I would think hard before saying yes, please do. 

All I can say is that his examination bloody hurt and I did wonder if I may have been hasty in agreeing to his request.  Was it worth it I thought  after pulling up my trousers.  I certainly hoped it was as I was to get the results a couple of weeks later towards the end of May.  I confess I was more than a little apprehensive about my hospital appointment.  By this time I was probably convinced I had terminal prostate cancer, had sworn my partner to secrecy and had started looking at my personal affairs in some detail.  

One thing I made sure I didn't do was trawl the internet for  information on the walnut sized part of my anatomy that was apparently causing so much concern.

So to cut a rather long story short, Mr P and I are very well thank you and despite three further unwelcome probing sessions by a range of  specialist doctors and a swift avoidance of an even more unpleasant biopsy all is well in the nether regions.

It is a sad fact that the older you get the more invasive the medical questions and procedures get but at least this time I can rest easy until the next time!!