Hi iam new to this and quite scare

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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  

    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).

    Hormone Therapy.

    Radiotherapy.

    I hope the above helps - please do feel free to ask any questions.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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