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Posted 28 Mar 2018 at 10:37

Found out on 17th November 2017 that I have prostate cancer with a PSA level of 41. Results of MRI scan found a problem with my lung, which the Consultant says is more of a concern than the prostate. Since then have had 2 CT scans and lung biopsy last week, still waiting for results. In the mean time start Hormone Treatment today for 2 years and after six months have 28 days of radiotherapy.

User

Posted 28 Mar 2018 at 10:59

Hi WM, Sorry you join us due to your PCa.

Do you have two cancers or do you mean that you have Prostate Cancer in two different places which can happen? In either case, do let us know the full diagnosis when available and how things progress.

Barry

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Posted 28 Mar 2018 at 11:55

Radiotherapy after 6 months hormone therapy suggests a prostate radical cure treatment which is only given if at least 10 years survival from prostate cancer is expected. That suggests lung is not prostate related, but tests result will confirm that or not, but some other issue that needs sorting more urgently.

Good luck

Ray

User

Posted 28 Mar 2018 at 13:37

Hi OB,

They do not think that the cancer in the lung is related to the prostate cancer but has not been ruled out completely.

Will find out results of lung biopsy next week

User

Posted 28 Mar 2018 at 13:50

Hi Ray,

Thanks for that, should know results next week

User

Posted 28 Mar 2018 at 18:52

Hi WM,

I'm in a similar situation. I was treated for PCa last summer, RT and HT, successfully with a rock bottom PSA after treatment, <0.01.

Just waiting for a PET CT scan to confirm whether I have another cancer or not.

Had a U/S scan for liver pain in Feb which found a 2" diameter growth on my right adrenal gland, on top of the kidney. It wasn't there 11 months ago on a previous scan.

CT scan found it wasn't the kind of growth I was hoping for, a benign adenoma and the density of the growth suggest it's a metastasis or other cancer. PCUK specialist nurses said it's unlikely to be related to PCa as the PSA would be higher.

Radiologist suggested A PET CT scan which will show if it's cancer.

Just heard this on Monday, so bit of a blow.

Trying to keep positive by thinking how lucky I am they found it.

User

Posted 29 Mar 2018 at 08:54

Hi Graham,

Sorry to hear about your setback, as you say they may have found it early.

Try to stay positive.

User

Posted 11 Apr 2018 at 20:26

My second cancer in my lung is not connected to my prostate cancer, it has been found to be Mesothelioma Epitheloid asbestos related

User

Posted 11 Apr 2018 at 21:15

Willie, so sorry to read that. What is the way forward?

Ray

User

Posted 12 Apr 2018 at 16:33

Willie, I am so sorry to hear this, stay strong xxxx

barbara

User

Posted 12 Apr 2018 at 21:35

Not sure yet, hope to meet up with Oncologist next week to discuss treatments that are available

User

Posted 12 Apr 2018 at 22:34

Really sorry to read this Willie - I hope you have been pointed towards a reputable lawyer with experience in asbestos related compensation claims (if you know or suspect where you were exposed to it)?

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User

Posted 14 Apr 2018 at 20:51

Thanks LynEyre, I am being guided by a group called Clydeside Action on Asbestos who have said they will recommend a lawyer

User

Posted 15 Apr 2018 at 19:31

Hi Willie, Really sorry to hear this news. Please keep us posted. G

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