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Dr Khan in good health, says ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Nov 25: Dr Abdul Qadeer has satisfactorily recovered from prostate cancer surgery as the minor complication has been overcome with medical treatment.
"Except for the minor complication of deep vein thrombosis involving only the left calf vein, which is now resolved with medical treatment, his post operative course has been satisfactory",a report prepared by the panel of specialists looking after Dr A.Q. Khan, released by the ISPR here on Saturday said.
Dr Khan was examined by a team of doctors including Dr Farhat Abbas, Dr Kamran Majeed, Dr Saeed Akhtar and Lieut-Gen (retd) Riaz Ahmed Chowhan, as a follow up evaluation of recent surgery for prostate cancer.
The team of doctors found Dr Khan in high spirits and in excellent state of health having satisfactorily recovered from prostate cancer surgery two months ago.
His prostatic surgery specimen and pelvic lymph nodes was reviewed by a panel of expert Pathologists and it reveals that the prostate cancer was confined to the prostate gland with no evidence of spread outside the gland. The pelvic lymph nodes showed no evidence of spread of cancer. The entire surgical resection margins were clear of cancer.
As a follow up at six weeks after surgery, the serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA-prostate cancer marker) was found to be undetectable indicating successful removal of the entire cancer. The team of doctors expressed their full satisfaction over smooth recovery of Dr Khan and were pleased to see him in high spirits. In view of this undetectable PSA level and most favourable biopsy report, there is no need for any additional prostate cancer related treatment. He will be followed on a periodic basis.
Releasing the report prepared on Nov 12 the ISPR said it has been the policy of the govt to keep the public informed about the state of health of Dr Khan.
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