Evening all , so my dad and sister went to see his cancer consultant today and results of pet scan…the cancer has spread to his lymph nodes in the prostate area. And will need radiotherapy mon-Fri for 4-7 weeks. They also found a significant tumour in his kidney Which they felt was cancer but not linked?? But separate CT scan needed re that. He’s has a bad week as went for his first hormone injection on Monday but that didn’t happen as the surgery said he needed to bring in the meds / prescription with him…he was confused and turns out the dr should have given him a prescription to collect and bring in in the day of the injection, the reception staff were most unhelpful and it was a real mess. Any way long story short I’ve picked up the meds for his 3 months worth of injection and he’s having it tomorrow. Wondered if anyone else had come across that problem at their surgery, we wrongly assumed they would have the relevant injection their ready not have to collect it ourselves. Anyway hopefully he has that tomorrow with no further hitch. Going forward I need to work out how dad is getting to his radiotherapy. My mum is also very ill and doesnt drive in any event. Me and sisters will do what we can of course but do work full time, is there a service that provides transport for this type of treatment? Also any tips re radiotherapy please, does the tiredness start straight away like he has experienced with the hormone tablets? Ie do you feel ok to walk upstairs, make tea or just sleep a lot? Are you sat with other people or on own, or varies? So much more whizzing around in my head but will leave it as that for now, many thanks for any guidance
