Hi Sussex wife,

The moderators asked me to post.  Unfortunately a person can be diagnosed with two different types of primary cancer.  This might be at different times in their life, or more unusually at the same time.  I appreciate it can be hard to come to terms with one diagnosis, so having news about two different diagnoses must be quite overwhelming.

I hope you don¿t mind me suggesting to take just one day at a time.  I¿m sure the two consultants will discuss your husband¿s situation and how the treatment can be coordinated.  You may feel a bit more settled once you have seen both consultants, had the opportunity to ask questions and your husband has a treatment plan mapped out.

If you are looking for information about bowel cancer and prostate cancer, we have information on CancerHelp UK, just click on the highlighted words.

I hope someone else in a similar situation is able to post and let you know about their experiences.  In the meantime if you would like to talk things through, you are very welcome to telephone the information nurses on 0808 800 4040 (open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Take care,

Helen 

Hi Sussex wife,

The moderators asked me to post.  Unfortunately a person can be diagnosed with two different types of primary cancer.  This might be at different times in their life, or more unusually at the same time.  I appreciate it can be hard to come to terms with one diagnosis, so having news about two different diagnoses must be quite overwhelming.

I hope you don¿t mind me suggesting to take just one day at a time.  I¿m sure the two consultants will discuss your husband¿s situation and how the treatment can be coordinated.  You may feel a bit more settled once you have seen both consultants, had the opportunity to ask questions and your husband has a treatment plan mapped out.

If you are looking for information about bowel cancer and prostate cancer, we have information on CancerHelp UK, just click on the highlighted words.

I hope someone else in a similar situation is able to post and let you know about their experiences.  In the meantime if you would like to talk things through, you are very welcome to telephone the information nurses on 0808 800 4040 (open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Take care,

Helen 

Just wanted to say a heartfelt 'thank you' to all who replied (even though you have no personal experience - you still held out a hand).  Also to Nurse Helen for comforting words and listening xx