Awaiting diagnosis

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Posted 02 Jan 2024 at 20:59

You can't read anything in to the timing or type of appointment. Just take things as they come.

Dave

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Posted 08 Jan 2024 at 22:27

So we had the results of my dad's PET CT today.

The cancer has spread to a nearby lymph node. The consultant was very vague and said the full findings would be sent by letter.

I asked about his staging and was told he is T3N1M0

His treatment will be tablets and hormone injections followed by 4 weeks of radiotherapy.

I don't know how to feel. Is lymph nodes as bad as it going to his bones? How long can the treatment give him?

I feel we were ushered in and out so fast and just given a booklet to read. The more I seem to Google the less I feel I understand:(

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Posted 09 Jan 2024 at 19:27

Hi Gthomas13,

I'm sorry that you find yourself on this website, but there are lots of very knowledgeable people on here who will be able to help you much better than I can.

But it is my understanding that a diagnosis of T3 N1M0 is considered treatable, with a curative intent.

If the cancer had spread to his bones (metastasized) then he would have a diagnosis of (at least) M1, instead of M0 ('M' standing for metastasis).

So, there is scope for optimism here.

Best wishes,

JedSee.

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Posted 09 Jan 2024 at 20:16

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

The cancer has spread to a nearby lymph node.

If they're saying it's a single nearby lymph node, then it can be treated "with curative intent". Treating lymph nodes that are further away can be harder but he's lucky the cancer hasn't spread to his bones.

At age 74 I was in a similar position, G9 with spread to seminal vesicles and 3 nearby lymph nodes. I was given radio therapy and 2 years of hormone therapy [Zoladex] and a year after finishing things are looking good. No long term guarantees but a good start.

Jules

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Posted 10 Jan 2024 at 15:15

Sorry to hear it has spread,hopefully he gets the treatment soon and it helps sending best wishes xx

User

Posted 13 Jan 2024 at 22:25

Thank you. It's good to hear such a positive story. I hope things continue to go well for you :)

User

Posted 13 Jan 2024 at 22:26

Thank you for your positive reply. I really appreciate it :)

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