Prostate cancer has come back after 4 years. Waiting for a second opinion on radiotherapy from another hospital - has this happened to anyone else?

My name is lee I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022 had surgery followed by 7 weeks radiotherapy now after 4 years I've had reccurence which has sett me back a bit unfortunately they cant operate because of where the cancer is and now it doesn't look like they can target radiotherapy it neither hes trying to get a second opinion at another hospital to see if they can target radiotherapy as the machine there has an MRI incorporated in it having failed that just going to give me hormone therapy which won't cure it just suppress it has anyone else had this problem 

  • A very warm welcome to the Cancer Chat community Lee-T, although I'm sorry to hear your prostate cancer has come back.

    This must have been very difficult news to receive but fingers crossed the radiotherapy that has been suggested gets the go ahead from the other hospital and your treatment can start soon.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar situation will share their experiences and advice but if you would like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. With their knowledge and insight they will do all they can to answer your questions and support you whilst you wait.

    Do let us know how things go if you're feeling up to it Lee-T, and remember that we will always be here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator