So scared

Happy New Year to everyone and I hope that it is for us all.

I thought that I would give an update on our journey which started in December. My husband has been confirmed as having prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 7. He had a bone scan and we received the results January 2nd.

The scan was clear however the cancer has spread and he is no longer eligible for surgery but started on oral hormone therapy the same day. He will be getting his first injection next Friday before starting Radiotherapy.

Both his Consultant and the Prostate Nurse were positive about his prognosis which has reduced some of our fears. 

Although we don't expect an easy ride with this at least the waiting and uncertainty is over.

You certainly find out who your friends are when the dreaded "C " word is mentioned.

The worst Christmas ever but hopefully a happier New Year.

Thank you for your support. 

Anni 

Best wishes,

Chris

I am not sure where it has spread to as we got so much information I don't think that we took it all in and the news that it had not affected his bones seemed to take priority. He has an appointment for his urine output in early February another scan I think. The Consultant said something about the hormone treatment should shrink the obstruction or he could shave it to encourage a more positive flow of urine before he starts the radiotherapy.

Overall he did not seem too concerned about the change in treatment  and explained that the radiotherapy would not change the outcome if he had surgery. 

I have a list of questions to ask the prostate nurse when we see her on Friday.

My post earlier referred to support coming from people you do not expect it to come from and people who you thought were friends avoiding you like you have the plague. Interesting experience and a steep learning curve from different directions. 

Thank you again for taking the time to read this and your replies.

Anni

Update my husband is following the prescribed pathway and is having hormone injections next one due later this month. His Radiotherapy has been postponed due to the virus however he is much more upbeat about his future which is great. He has been reassured that he is on a cureable pathway and he is starting to think about a holiday however finding affordable insurance has become difficult. We have bought annual travel insurance from Cover for you for several years but they will no longer insure him. Does anyone have any experience of this and where can we buy affordable insurance? Surprisingly though it has not lowered his mood. Hope that everyone is remaining safe and well. Thank you.