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Husband diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer 3 months ago. His memory has started to change and he's forgetting things. Has this happened to anyone else?

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My partner was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer 3 months ago (he has been living with the disease for over 12 years). Suddenly he has started to say weird things like this morning (Monday) he asked me if he went to work yesterday to collect the documents - he even mentioned the name of a company that he used to work for (he has been retired for 9 years but he is 12 years older than me and so, I'm still working). He also thinks that he has done something when he absolutely hasn't like he was adamant that he had fed our cats but, he had not.

I just don't know what to do or where or who to turn to. I can't stay at home to look after him as I work full time and the only earner in the household. 

Has anyone else encountered anything like this before ?.

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    Hi FionaJJ,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your husband's prostate cancer diagnosis and his cognitive changes. Unfortunately, it is not unusual to see a change like this following certain cancer treatments and it can manifest itself long after treatment finishes. These effects can last for a short time or they may continue. I agree with our lovely moderator, Steph. Contact your GP and his care team and mention these changes to both of them.

    Do 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 FionaJJ,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your husband's prostate cancer diagnosis and his cognitive changes. Unfortunately, it is not unusual to see a change like this following certain cancer treatments and it can manifest itself long after treatment finishes. These effects can last for a short time or they may continue. I agree with our lovely moderator, Steph. Contact your GP and his care team and mention these changes to both of them.

    Do 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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