Bitter sweet

My partner has just had results of p.e.t scan and they show prostate cancer so we are now waiting appointment for tests etc (wondering how long the wait is)  I've titled this bitter sweet, because we went for pet scan results as he finished treatment for tonsil n right neck lymph node cancer in April, so still very sore in mouth with eating etc. Results showed tonsils/node completely clear of cancer then the doctor  start showing us the scan pics on the monitor n hit us with the prostate cancer diagnosis once again we were knocked for six, and both totally lost once again terrified and sorry but angry too, They say it's not a secondary cancer but totally separate (I dont understand this) anyone been through similar 

  • Hi Alexaimnot,

    I'm very sorry to read about your partner's diagnosis, and I'm sure this was especially hard given what else he's been through recently.

    I hope you don't have too much longer to wait for the further tests. Hopefully once you're able to find out a bit more and once there's a plan in place, things will feel a little less uncertain.

    If you'd like to talk anything through with our nurses, you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Otherwise if anyone has similar experiences hopefully they'll be along here soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator