I have be diagnosed, with enlarged prostate , with T3A no stage cancer and possible of its spreading to my bones , I had my ct scan today an hour later I got a phone call from hospital asking me next week to come in for a bone scan I did panic at first because I thought omg the ct scan can't be good news, I generally in myself I feel ok I do have a ache sometimes in my right leg calf muscle .last week I spoke to the doctor ( consultant) who advise me I could have prostate totally remove or may be the core, the hormone and radio therapy as well.i don't really want prostate removed unless I really have, or depending on what they see with scans etc I may just have the core removed.i know alot depends on the results I hoping it's not a death sentence, it would be nice if I didn't have either of the operations done and just hormones treatmeant and radio therapy. On a positive note I have be prescribe tamsulosin tablets I have them last 4 nights , they have diffently improve my flow which he said would be a step in the right direction any advice or info would be welcomed
Hello Cfc
Welcome to the online Community although I am so sorry to find you joining us.
A bone scan is part of the normal diagnostic tests with a T3a - one that's been done and your team have the results your case should go to a Multidisciplinary Team to decide on what treatment to offer you.
From your post it looks like you will have the choice between surgery to remove the prostate or a combination of Hormone Therapy and Radiotherapy. Hers's a link or two to tell you about the treatments:
Prostatectomy (Surgery to remove).
I hope the above helps - please do feel free to ask any questions.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Hello Cfc,
Welcome to the community from me as well.
I won't comment on the treatment as Brian (Millibob ) has provided some great information, but did want to reply on your hopes that this is not a death sentence.
Prostate cancer is commonly very slowly developing and is very treatable. Many men diagnosed with it live for many years with treatment and there are new improved treatments being constantly developed.
I was first diagnosed aged 60 in 2016, had radiotherapy and HT, then lived a perfectly normal life until 2024 when the cancer recurred. I had further treatment and am currently on HT treatments but remain fit and well. I have a good quality of life and travel abroad extensively - currently in the Canaries and planning my 70th birthday later this year in Arizona, USA,
I've never thought of this as a death sentence and it's quite possible that something other than PC will eventually finish me off. Many of us will die with prostate cancer, not from it.
I wish you all the best as you go through treatment.
Derek.
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