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Worried about my dad.

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Posted 04 Mar 2026 at 15:18

Found out a few days ago that my dad has been diagnosed with PC.  He's not really the talk about it type but has just said.. Yea I have PC, they found some in the bones and they going to give me hormone treatment to control it.

Now I know that if it's in the bones it's stage 4, and as he's 70+ with another serious alignment besides this that his outlook isn't great.. But i want to talk about it to him, he must be scared, I know I am, but he's old school and will bury all feelings and probably not want to put worry onto his children.. But he's my dad and I want to support him. 

I just so worried and don't know what to do with these feelings, especially as I don't know the full extend of his diagnosis or the outlook etc etc. 

 

 

 

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Posted 04 Mar 2026 at 16:02

Fist of all hormone treatment can hold it back for a long while so stay positive. He's really fortunate you're so keen to help. Tell him you're not scared, even if you are! But concerned.  Ask if he'll let you go to appointments with him, just as a second pair of ears. See how it goes. Tell him you'd like to support him.

If that's not possible ask if he'll share the letters he gets a copy of to his GP.

Do stay positive . 

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Posted 04 Mar 2026 at 21:52

It's wonderful you are so supportive. I'm sure that will have a huge impact on your father. The more you can find out about the details, the more you can seek advice and help him get the best possible treatments. Hope for the best and wishing strength to you and your family.

 
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