Hello, my 79 ye old Dad has just been told his prostate cancer is terminal, he didn’t want to know how long he may have left but Mum and I do-how can we find out, recognising it’s never an exact science of course
Prognosis is a difficult thing to predict with prostate cancer and doctors are reluctant/unable to give an accurate time frame, as when they give an estimation it is based on other patients with a similar cancer. People vary on how their body responds to cancer.
A lot will depend on the stage and grade of the cancer and whether your dad has any other health conditions.
Your dad's doctors are the only one's who can give you an idea about time frames but you would need to ask your dad's permission in the first place.
We have some general information onsurvival of prostate cancer based on stage which you may find helpful to look at.
I hope some of these links may be helpful. You are very welcome to ring and chat this through with one of the helpline nurses. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
Prognosis is a difficult thing to predict with prostate cancer and doctors are reluctant/unable to give an accurate time frame, as when they give an estimation it is based on other patients with a similar cancer. People vary on how their body responds to cancer.
A lot will depend on the stage and grade of the cancer and whether your dad has any other health conditions.
Your dad's doctors are the only one's who can give you an idea about time frames but you would need to ask your dad's permission in the first place.
We have some general information onsurvival of prostate cancer based on stage which you may find helpful to look at.
I hope some of these links may be helpful. You are very welcome to ring and chat this through with one of the helpline nurses. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
