Prostate cancer

Good morning WGP

Thank you for getting in touch and welcome to our online community, I hope you find it supportive. My name is Helen and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

I am so sorry to read you are feeling very stressed. It’s understandable when you’ve had tests which are inconclusive, and you just need answers to what this anomaly could be.

There are several tests which may be offered if advanced prostate cancer is suspected and may have spread to the bones.

As we haven’t access to your medical records on the support line, your prostate cancer consultant and clinical nurse specialist are the best people to discuss having further tests to determine whether there is cancer in the bones. This could be done through a bone biopsy and a bone scan.

Many people who are in an uncertain situation can feel anxious and stressed. It’s good to write down your main concerns and prepare some questions for your cancer team.

As you’re finding the situation difficult at the moment, you would be very welcome to speak to us. People often find talking things through is supportive. This also gives us the opportunity to better understand what support you need. There may be other avenues of support we can offer you and provide help with how you’re feeling.

I can see you’ve joined the prostate cancer forum on our community. I hope you’re finding it supportive. Reaching out to others in a similar situation can help answer some of your questions and know you aren’t going through this alone.

I hope this information is helpful but if you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to get back in touch.

Best wishes,

Helen, 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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