Thanks Chris. He was diagnosed five weeks ago after GP visit due to lower abdominal discomfort. They took blood samples and this showed a PSA reading of 142ug/l. He subsequently got mri, physical examination and radiological bone scan. Outcome was that he has metastatic prostate cancer which has spread to bones and lymph nodes. It was also indicated that there was a suggestion of something in his lungs but that was not definitive.
This was all explained to myself and Dad by really helpful consultant urologist at Perth Royal Infirmary (Scotland). Dad was started on Bicalutamide and nine days later he got his first dose of Prostap. That was approximately two weeks ago. Since last Thursday Dad has been experiencing moderate pain in his lower abdomen and lower back. Otherwise he is reasonably OK, he is eating, body functions normal and he manages to walk out in the morning to get Mum’s newspaper. Dad is registered blind due to macular degeneration and is also partially deaf (he was a gun loader in the war).
The advice I am looking for: is it possible that this pain is due to testosterone flare following the Prostap injection? In addition, if not, could Dad deteriorate quite quickly and what things should I look out for and what things do I need to do? Mum is also unwell with CHF but between myself and my two sisters we are able to support them quite well and they are a very close and spirited couple.
The only other thing to add is that I called one of the specialist nurses from this organisation; she was immensely helpful, kind and knowledgeable but I just want to see if I could get any other opinions or thoughts.
Thank you,
John