Advanced Prostate cancer

Hello. I've just found out my husband who is only 52 has advanced prostate cancer. I'm numb. I feel very useless and love him so much. 
he became unwell and a ct scan showed it was in his spine and pelvis.  
he is now home awaiting start of treatment but it's so slow.  
also he is incredibly tired.  He sits or sleeps in bed all day. Is unsteady on feet and easily tired abd although the pain relief is helping I can tell he's in pain still. 
is this normal? I read about people who work etc during cancer. He's not well enough to walk 100 yards.  

  • Hi it does vary alot with cancer and personal health but hopefully when treatment starts he will feel alot better, I've got advanced prostate cancer that's gone to lymph nodes spine ribs pelvis and a lung,I was still working after diagnosis,(metal fabrication and welding firm),i went into hormone therapy and had some  chemotherapy . I was 64when diagnosed ,My PSA was 1581 stage 4 T3B N1 M1B classed as palative care,I was diagnosed Feb 1216 ,I retired to look after my wife who was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Altzimers 

    I've had treatment changed now and again to keep cancer count down but managing ok still gardening and housework,

    if I can help with any thing please ask, don't forget im a cancer patient not medically trained.

    Billy

  • A huge thank you for this.  It really gives me so much hope! I just find horrible facts on the internet and because they've not officially given any propper treatment yet we've also had no advise or guidance. Thank you so very much fir replying. 

  • Dear Billy

    thank you so much. A question. 
    how long has it been since you were diagnosed with it in your spine and pelvis? 
    thank you 

    b

  • i was diagnosed Feb 2016,it was when I first found out I had cancer, .I was actually being tested for sickness daily , that turned out to be a hiatus hernia. But one of the tests showed something else hence PSA test.

    it is normally hormone therapy first, type can vary alot and strength.

    Hope things go well with your husband,.

    Remember to look after yourself as well, cancer doesn't just effect the one with it, it can affect the hole family.

    Billy

  • Thank you so much Billy

    you have really helped. 
     

     

    B