Advanced Prostate Cancer
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I have been newly diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer, Gleason score 4+4. It is graded T2 is contained in prostate, covering the entire left side and thee quaters of right side. I have to lose 30kg before they will operate and a 60 to 90 day wait time, i have an appointment booked with radiation oncologist. Its very streesful knowing a tumor is active and i have to do my best in a short time to lose weight.
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Hi Biggs77857,
Thank you for posting your message on the Online Community.
We are sorry to hear about the stressful time you are having after your prostate cancer diagnosis.
You might find it useful to start with the link below which contains
information about treatment options including surgery and
๏ปฟradiotherapy.
Treatments & Side Effects | PCFA
If you need support, please donโt hesitate to reach out to our Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Telephone service.
We can help provide treatment decision support and discuss treatment options with you.
You can reach us on 1800 22 00 99 (ask to speak to a nurse) or follow the link to request a call back https://www.prostate.org.au/nursing-support/ and weโll get back to you. Weโre here to help.
Kind regards,
Naomi,
PCFAโs Telenursing Team
Phone: 1800 22 00 99
e: t*******e@p*******.au
prostate.org.au