CAD and prostate Cancer

[Pitt12345]

My husband has had two heart attacks and about five stents. He has now been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is on hormone therapy and will have radiotherapy in December/January. Anyone else had to face both . I’m very anxious

[Lowerfield_no_more]

My brother in law was diagnosed with fairly advanced and aggressive prostate cancer about 12 months ago. After several NHS bungles in the administration he finally received chemo followed by radiotherapy, in addition to hormone therapy. He has now finished the chemo and radiotherapies and is now on hormone treatment for life. And the good news is he is now clear. About 15 years ago my former neighbour was also treated for aggressive prostate cancer and was signed off . And I have been on the 'watch and wait' programme for low grade prostate cancer for four years with no signs of change , and my father was a survivor of prostate cancer about 30 years ago when treatments were to say the least very crude compared to today. So think positive as far as the prostate cancer is concerned, recovery rates can be very good for some. As far as heart health is concerned provided he follows the usual guidelines concerning lifestyle ( diet, exercise, body weight management etc etc) as well taking meds etc he is doing the best he can to for his well being . Just take each day as it comes, enjoy life and ,as far as possible, don't worry about something that may never happen.

[LindaLittleBear]

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's situation, naturally it's a worrying time for you and yours.

Its coming up to a year since I had my triple bypass, 4 months later I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I had surgery exactly 5 months to the date of my heart surgery. Radiotherapy followed. I haven't been put on hormone therapy as in my case the risks outweigh the benefits.

Though things haven't been easy and I'm not yet out of the woods. I'd like to say the human spirit is amazing and it can cope with so much more than we ever imagined!

As hard as it may be try to keep an open and positive mind, that approach has helped me through extremely difficult and challenging times, most of which I have faced alone.

I hope your husband has a potive outcome and wish you all the best!

Sending much love and prayers your way!

🙏❤️

[Patdanlis]

Hello Pitt12345

I’ve had two open heart operations and was diagnosed with prostate cancer some time after, it was a very grim time for myself and my family , I also received radio therapy and hormone treatment, as with yourselves it was quite a shock, there’s not much I can say as it probably won’t stop you worrying, but I will say staying positive I found had a bit of a calming effect on the situation, listen to the positives and try not to dwell on the negatives. All the best.

[Redbass]

Hello yes , though I sadly lost my partner eventually from Prostate cancer (he was diagnosed late with advanced metastatic cancer) he lived well and normally for many years with it and had Chemo and radiotherapy and had previously had a heart attack in his late 40's. He was treated wonderfully at Guys Cancer centre , London.There is so much they can do now to help people live longer and live well and normally with cancer. Try to trust the Medics and do discuss with them your fears because it is frightening for us. I found them reassuring and positive ( even though they always tell you the worst scenarios. Good Luck .

[Stellabell]

I had bypass surgery (5 grafts) at 48 and was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer at age 66. While neither recovery was exactly fun, they were both doable with patience and support. The worst, honestly, was the hormone therapy, Lupron in my case, for 2 years. The radiation treatments are easy to get through. I chose to avoid surgery for the prostate and am happy with my decision.

There is an excellent support group here on health unlocked for prostrate cancer. You should check it out.