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Hello. My dad had prostate cancer 8.5 yrs ago. Had radiotherapy and hormone treatment,the cancer was contain in the prostate.(  Remission)    He recently had a PSA done and within 3 months it went from 2.5 to 22

On 26/5/22 he had a contrast bone scan   Two days later,he had appt to see consultant on 19/7/22. Appointment was changed to 7/6/22

He was asked to go back for organ scan on 3/6/22

Need honest opinions,does this mean bad news? He has NO symptoms at all.

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  • Hello Lyndz and thanks for posting, 

    I can understand you asking, but I am not sure what to make of your dad's situtaion. I expect the bone and organ scans are to look for any sign of the prostate cancer coming back which is a possibility because of the rise in the PSA , but just because the doctors want to investigate doesn't necessarily mean this is what is going on.

    Unfortunately there is no way around waiting for the test results and to hear what your dad's doctors have to say.  Not knowing is inevitably unsettling and worrying, I hope that you find out more soon. 

    If you want to talk anything over please do give us a call on Freephone 0808 800 4040, we are here weekdays 9-5. 

    Best wishes, 

    Julia

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  • Hello Lyndz and thanks for posting, 

    I can understand you asking, but I am not sure what to make of your dad's situtaion. I expect the bone and organ scans are to look for any sign of the prostate cancer coming back which is a possibility because of the rise in the PSA , but just because the doctors want to investigate doesn't necessarily mean this is what is going on.

    Unfortunately there is no way around waiting for the test results and to hear what your dad's doctors have to say.  Not knowing is inevitably unsettling and worrying, I hope that you find out more soon. 

    If you want to talk anything over please do give us a call on Freephone 0808 800 4040, we are here weekdays 9-5. 

    Best wishes, 

    Julia

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