My 72 yr old dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Unfortunately a bone and MRI scan has shown it has spread to lymph nodes and bones. My brother went with my parents to the last appointment where a nurse told them the bad news however she couldn't give any further information, that will come from the consultant at another appointment. It all came as a huge shock as my dad showed no symptoms (although the more we speak to him we think he possibly did have symptoms but just didn't tell us!!).
Anyway my brother thinks I should go the next appointment as this is where we should learn a treatment plan and the next steps. However my dad says he would rather us not be there as the news could be too upsetting. They do live 30 miles away from me and I do work so it would mean taking time off. I know that later on in this horrible fight I will be needed to support my parents so don't know if I should go this appointment or not?? I know it isn't going to be good news but rather than having to to rely on them to tell me the next steps when they are in a state anyway. Is it best I go myself to hear with my own ears.
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Dad diagnosed with metastatic cancer.
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citcatgirl45 · 06/10/2019 16:22
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