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Unsure if I want to know husband's prognosis

Lindabobs
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Hi - my husband has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer - metastatic- had bone scan & ct scan & we’re waiting to see the oncologist to give us the prognosis & see how far the cancer has gone.

I desperately want to be there with my husband for the oncologist meeting but, although he wants to know, I’m not sure I can face knowing how long he may have in actual years. I feel such a coward - I’m just not sure what to do. Feeling very selfish & frightened.

  • Offline in reply to Perfect10

    Hi - thanks for your reply. Sounds like your husband has got underway very quickly with his treatment which is very encouraging. PSA brilliant news too. 
    Nige has got face to face on Wed 15th Jan when we’re guessing he’ll be sent for ct scan/mri to see how far the cancer has hopefully shrunk before starting radiotherapy - just guessing of course. Hot flushes & fatigue are main things to contend with atm. 
    You obviously have experience because of your Mum - we’re very much learning as we go along.

    Thanks again for coming back - makes me feel not quite so alone with things. Wishing you & your husband the very best. 

    We live near Durham - it’s absolutely freezing up here - lots of snow last weekend & thick ice & frost now. Take care.

    Love Linda xx

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