Recent Diagnosis

I’m so scared, after months of my husband going to the GP with agonising pain, I phoned for an ambulance on 1st December. The outcome is metastatic prostate cancer which is in the spine. We have had a couple of good days when he has had a tiny meal a couple of times a day, but he’s so tired and weak again, I don’t know what to do. The difference in what the doctors and consultants say is really confusing. Nobody is saying the prognosis, and I feel like someone is ripping my insides out, every time I’m on my own. I’m very positive when we’re together, but it’s killing me when he’s gone to bed.

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  • Hi Braeside,

    A very warm welcome to our forum, although I'm so sorry to hear why you're here.

    I agree with ProfBaw's advice, but would just like to say that you can get the Ensure build-up drinks and puddings on prescription. Some of the flavours are not great, so you are as well to experiment to start with, to see what flavours he likes. We got a mixed tray for my mother-in-law. She only really took to one flavour, so we got a tray of that thereafter. Your husband's care team may not give you the prognosis, unless you ask them outright. Even then, it is somewhat of a "guesstimate". You might also want to decide whether your husband wants to know. If not, you might be best to get this news on your own.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is an exceptionally difficult time for you, but somehow or other, you'll find the strength to get through. 

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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  • Hi Braeside,

    A very warm welcome to our forum, although I'm so sorry to hear why you're here.

    I agree with ProfBaw's advice, but would just like to say that you can get the Ensure build-up drinks and puddings on prescription. Some of the flavours are not great, so you are as well to experiment to start with, to see what flavours he likes. We got a mixed tray for my mother-in-law. She only really took to one flavour, so we got a tray of that thereafter. Your husband's care team may not give you the prognosis, unless you ask them outright. Even then, it is somewhat of a "guesstimate". You might also want to decide whether your husband wants to know. If not, you might be best to get this news on your own.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is an exceptionally difficult time for you, but somehow or other, you'll find the strength to get through. 

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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