Dear Sirs:

As a result of a recent biopsy (June 7, 2005) and prostate ultrasound
(TRUSS), the final diagnosis by the pathologist was as follows:

"Eight core sector needle biopsy of prostate: benign prostatic glands and
stroma, all fragments, with areas of chronic active prostatitis and
inflammatory related acinar atrophy/atypia. Previous biopsy reviewed."

The previous biopsy (January 25, 2005) revealed that adenocarcinoma was
present in the right apex (of the prostate gland). Clinical Stage: T2a;
Gleason Score: 3+3 = 6. This previous biopsy was reviewed by both the
urologist and two independent pathologists, all of whom were in agreement
that, despite the results of the June 7th biopsy, carcinoma was present in
the right apex. However, because all core samples taken in the June 7th
biopsy were benign, there was no Gleason Score assigned by the pathologist.

When I asked the urologist whether or not any form of treatment (antibiotics
and/or anti-inflammatory drugs) was necessary for prostatitis, his answer
was "No". The reason being that it is not uncommon to find incidences of
chronic prostatitis. I said to the urologist that I had experienced none of
the apparent symptoms associated with chronis prostatitis, which did not
come as a surprise to him.

The urologist says we should continue with "Active Surveillance (Watchful
Waiting)" (in respect to prostate cancer), for which he has scheduled a
further PSA test and digital rectal exam in six months time. He did say that
trying to find carcinoma in the right apex as a result of this last biopsy
was, in his words, like"trying to find a needle in a haystack".

I would appreciate any conclusive comments that you may be able to provide
to me based on the foregoing.

Thanks.

John Davies

Vancouver, Canada