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Dad diagnosed

racheyd007
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Hi everyone,

hoping i can find some comfort and maybe even advise sometimes on here. we dont always like to talk to our loved ones about the realities, for me im trying to keep "positive" and "optomistic" to those around me but deep down not feeling that way at all.

my dad has just newly been diagnosed with advanced prostrate cancer. scans show its in his bones, his pelvis, ribs, lungs and lymph nodes. his PSA level was 1500 which is unusually high. he will receive hormone treatment only. his Dr has told him he could have 2 years. 

anyone here going through similar? 

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    Hi rached I'm very similar to your father psa 1581 prostate gone to lymph nodes, spine, ribs, pelvis and a lung was diagnosed Feb 2016 went straight onto hormone therapy but could have cemo which help to shrunk cancer. Classed as palliative care. I'm guessing your father isn't very well so can't have cemo I'm so sorry about that.. Best wishes.... Billy 

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    Thank you Billy! he has a heart condition which means chemo isnt an option for him. he is 72 and feeling really well its hard to beleive looking at him that he has so much cancer in his body! 

    did your treatment stop your cancer from spreading and have you been keeping well? i know each person is different and we cant compare but its nice to hear from others in almost exactly the same circumstances.

     

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    Hi rachey yes treatment stopped it its actually receded slightly over the years. I was actually working (metal fabrication and welding) till last year 2018 Christmas, have to look after my disabled wife she needs 24 /7 care she has Alzheimers and parkinsons. Or I'd probably still be working I'm 68. So sorry your father has heart troubles.....

    Billy 

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    Billy im delighted for you!! youve been very fortunate with your cancer and im glad for you. im sure it doesnt always feel that way to you. 

    im sorry about your wife that is very difficult. shes blessed that she has you to care for her. life throws very difficult times at people and sounds like youve had a hard few years.

    hope your cancer continues to stay the way it is and you get many more years. best wishes

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