We finally have an appointment next week at Christie’s in Oldham with oncologist consultant.
Our question is, after seeing urologist after the routine tests, he said we would prob be offered surgery but hadn’t had the mdt meeting yet, so he would see us next week. When I tried to get the appointment nobody seemed to know anything about it. So, after talking to countless people in different departments and hospitals, a nurse in urology said she would see us.
to cut a long story short, she said he wouldn’t be offered surgery or hormone treatment but would prob go straight to radiotherapy. The reason being he has recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and ht may make it worse. I have read that it would only get worse whilst having the treatment and then slowly get back to what it was.
when we see the oncologist, should we insist on the ht or has anybody come across this dilemma before. We are willing to work through the increase in his cognitive impairment if it’s temporary if it means he can have ht if that is going to improve his chances of a cure.
I know we should wait and see what the oncologist says, but information of any kind is power in my mind.
regards to everyone in this boat
cheryl
Hello Cheryl (Cabb )
He's a T3 with the higher Gleason 7 (4+3)but a lowish PSA at 15.
I would be tempted with Radiotherapy only, however you need the Consultant's opinion as HT affects us all differently. If he has 6 months of HT and the Radiotherapy around month 3/4 the HT should have put the cancer to sleep, the Radiotherapy should kill it off for good.
If the Oncologist is who I think it will be then you are in good hands.
Best wishes - Brian.
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