locally advanced prostate cancer

Hi eddiel,

Thanks for posting your question. My name is Amy and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

I can see from your profile there has been a lot going on for you since March 2022, and the heart health issues you had in February after the TURP. I fully understand why you are keen to explore alternative treatments.

Your cancer team will be able to answer your question in more detail.

They may request you see a cardiologist and anaesthetist before making a final decision on whether surgery would be recommended, or not.

Although surgery is usually the preferred treatment option, sometimes alternative treatments are offered if someone isn’t fit for anaesthetic. This may include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, clinical trials, or a combination of treatments. Sometimes these other treatments can affect the heart too, so they will need to consider all the options and weigh up the risk vs. benefit.

We often find we can help more by exploring these questions over the phone. If this is something you think would help, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via our support line on 0808 808 0000. We are available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm.

I hope this helps.

Best wishes, 

Amy C, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email. 

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Hi Amy C, thank you for replying. i am open to anything but my understanding of options is limited i am six months post radiotherapy and all i know is my PSA is now 0.08. I do not see my oncologist until april so feel in limbo which is not nice. i would appreciate talking to someone.thank you.

Dear Eddiel,

Thank you for getting back in touch with us. My name is Gillian and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

I can understand you are feeling in limbo while waiting to see your oncologist, April is a long time away. I wonder if you might benefit from contacting your clinical nurse specialist to discuss your concerns.

I hope this information is helpful. You can always call one of our nurses directly if you want to talk over your concerns or require any further support.

Best wishes,

Gillian,

Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or email us. 

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