I never received anesthesia for my check ups! What the heck. I can relate to everything you've written. I was diagnosed in 2006 - it came back in 2009 but I have been clear since then. I don't go back until 2020. My urologist says that by then there will be a blood test or urine test to determine the all clear instead of the lovely probe. He's working with a team at McMaster University so hopefully by then no more scopes.
Glad you got the all clear too.