Caztheraz - diagnosed with prostate cancer, having bone scan tomorrow. Anyone else in this position?

Hi all 

just been diagnosed with 4.3 Gleason rate prostate cancer -having a bone scan tomorrow and hoping it hasn’t spread 

Anyone in similar situation? 

  • Hi caztheraz and a warm welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    How did your bone scan go yesterday? I am keeping everything crossed for you for good results. Do come back here when you find out more if you don't mind and if you get a chance and let us know what you find out when you get the results of your bone scan. 

    You have come to the right place to meet others who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and who have been in a similar position of waiting to find out whether their prostate cancer had spread. One name that inevitably pops to my mind is the lovely  but there are many others too out there who can totally relate to what you are currently going through and I hope that you will soon get chatting here with others who find themselves in a similar situation. 

    If there is anything you want to discuss or ask questions about, we also have a nurse helpline you can ring on 0808 800 4040 -  it is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes and everything crossed for you for your results, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi caztheraz, and a warm welcome from me, as I think you meant your Gleason is 4+3, this usually means your cancer is still contained in the prostate, so whatever treatment you choose will be done to cure, a bone scan is routine when diagnosing and planning treatment for your prostate cancer PCa, and nearly everyone has one, it doesn't mean they suspect your cancer has spread, they are just being thorough. When you have your results in, if I can help you in any way, you only have to ask, best wishes with your results.

    Eddie