Dads Prognosis

My dad was diagnosed with similar about 25 years ago.  Surgery wasn't thought to be an option. Dad had hormone therapy and a long course of radiotherapy, longer I think than happens today. He then had about 10 good years with regular checks until PSA again rose to a level when he had a second course of hormones plus oral chemo.

Eventually, dad developed Alzheimer's and we lost him two years ago - but he died with the cancer rather than of it. 

Do give the nurse or the clinic a call, I know they're used to people thinking of more questions after they're given a diagnosis. I wish your dad successful treatment.

Thank you Cherry, I know everyone is different but this is still reassuring to hear. I'm also sorry for your loss.  I've thought of giving the nurse a call, I'm just cautious of stepping on my dads toes, emotions are up and down. 

I am in a similar situation in some ways, my dads lung cancer has spread everywhere and is causing various problems for which he’s been hospitalised. He’s not a great communicator at the best of times and I’m finding the lack of information from him is causing me huge anxiety, so I would encourage you to call anyway.

The truth is that your dad can’t be the only person responsible for this info, so I would strongly recommend figuring out a communication plan now between him, you and anyone else in your family or network you need to share information with. Contacting your dads consultants and doctors will be part of that, ideally with his consent of course.

There may be times when your dad can’t communicate well, and it will be better to get a system in place for that before it happens.

Sending big solidarity to you, you might feel alone but you’re not.