Here we go again

 It’s suddenly all the rage to be punished a second time. But whereas Mr Trump deserves all he gets, Quent certainly does not. We recently found out that he has prostate cancer. Treatment for this relatively common cancer often involves nothing (or 'watchful waiting') for as long as possible, while you continue to enjoy the fruits of the prostate to the full.

Unfortunately, Quent’s is not the ‘wait and see’ type. Prostate cancer feeds on testosterone; need I say more? We need to act fast.

Treatment options are surgery (Quent’s preferred option) or hormone treatment, coupled with radiotherapy. We have seen a top prostatectomy surgeon who says surgery is risky because of previous scarring in the area (from Quent’s nephrectomy in 2006). Quent is keen to give it a go – and the surgeon is happy to try – so he’s booked in on his birthday; this Thursday.

Please keep everything crossed – and your most positive vibes directed to the Lister hospital – for the following rather long list of wifely wishes.

1. That the op is not cancelled due to Covid.
2.  That the surgeon can get all 4 robotic arms in and the op goes ahead.
3. That the surgeon is able to save the nerves on the right side of the prostate (a new technique in which he specialises, but which might not be possible for Quentin).
4. That the gut isn't damaged due to the scarring (this might lead to a colostomy bag and other complications).
   
5. That Quent’s Addison’s syndrome (lack of adrenal glands) do not pose a problem. This is the first general anaesthetic since his right adrenal gland was removed.
6.  That Quent’s heart poses no issues. This shouldn’t be a problem, but he has been on heart tablets for several months, due to some random ‘event’ in March 2020.  
7.  That there is no need for ITU or any other Covid-related area of the hospital.
8.  That the post-op period goes smoothly, they don’t leave any cancer behind etc. etc.

I’m not sure whether it’s my age, the pandemic or the fact this is the second time around, but I’m certainly more fretful in 2021 than I have been in the past. I just hope Melania isn’t worrying as much about Donald and his impeachment trial.