Peace of mind

On Coping #142

I decide I can no longer live in fear.

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So I call Bupa and book a prostate exam and colon CT scan.

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That will be £1,192. How would you like to pay?

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I raid our modest savings.

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Thank you that’s gone through.

Just make sure you don’t ejaculate in the 48 hour leading up to the appointment.

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Understood.

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Hello Mr Perrin.

Take a seat.

I just have a few questions for you and then we’ll begin the exam.

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Okay.

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Then in a few days time the team will be in touch to arrange your scan.

You’ll have to do some prep for the scan - take some medication to ensure your bowels are empty.

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Yes, I’m familiar with the process.

My wife had to do it many times.

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She died of bowel cancer two years ago.

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I see.

I’m so sorry.

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Thank you.

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So do you have any symptoms or concerns or is this just for peace of mind?

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Yes.

I mean no

no symptoms.

Just

yeah

peace of mind.

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Okay.

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And no family history of cancer.

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Not that I’m aware of.

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Okay.

And you’re how old let’s see -

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45 last Friday.

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Ah yes.

Okay.

Happy birthday.

Belatedly.

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Thank you.

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Shall we get started with the examination?

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Okay.

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Here’s what will happen: