Hello!
I'm new to the group and I've already found it so helpful reading posts on here.
My husband was diagnosed with stage T2 prostate cancer on 18th March. PSA 6.2 and a Gleason score of 3+4.
It was only discovered by chance because or a water infection in the New Year. He's 52. The scans indicate that the cancer is contained within 1 side of the prostrate at the moment.
It was quite a shock to get the diagnosis. We honestly thought after his pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis in September last year which has been horrendous, surely this was just a check and would come back all OK. Neither of us were prepared for it at all.
However, he's looking at curative treatment, so that's a great positive that we're holding on to. We've told the children (8 and 12) in a way they can understand it. We were worried about them overhearing us talking and come to their own conclusions. They've handled it really well. And I think having them is helping us just to keep going as normal and focus on the positives.
He has opted for the surgery, and is currently waiting for a date as they added him to the list. We're booked to see the nurse again next week and then the consultant again in July. The surgery isn't guaranteed to happen as they may decide it's too risky because of his pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis. They are going to have a meeting with his ILD team so I guess we'll find out more if it's going ahead or not in the coming weeks.
So that's where we are at the moment, and honestly, it feels good to be able to write this down somewhere where people understand.
VickyM
I've just read your info - looks like your husband is doing great after the surgery! That's super news 
. Side effects are such a worry with any treatment route, and everyone has such different experiences you just don't know until you get there.
Hello VickyM
A warm welcome to the online Community from me although I am so sorry to find you here.
You did think brachytherapy may be an option so I have "tagged" our Community Expert in this subject to this post Alpine Wanderer . He's been there - done that and what he doesn't know isn't worth knowing.
I am sure he will be along soon.
If you need anything else just give me a shout.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Thanks @Millibob that's really helpful. It's a great community and I have no doubt I'll have loads of questions after we've had his follow up appointments
