10 days ago we received the heartbreaking news that my dads prostate cancer has spread to lungs / liver despite finishing 8 months of chemo in June and things were looking good then. He had it in bones for a few years but being managed well. 

Consultation implied the prognosis as bleak, no treatment option available and they referred  dad to the local palliative unit for down the line. However they put him on steroids & the lift they have given him in 10 days is incredible. Appetite back full swing, gaining weight, energy full swing!! This is all great. Yesterday he got call that he's in for a PET scan next week. We are confused - if things are so bad why does he need this PET  scan. Is there any hope for him?? We have cried so much but now we see him bouncing back and wonder did they make a mistake? Anyway have experience of steroids Dexameth?) or Pet scans after a terminal disgnosis. Thanks for reading x