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If radiotherapy failed, what is next ?

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Posted 22 Jan 2015 at 23:06

Hi SM117,

I have just spotted your last post and see that you have spoken to one of the pca nurses, your Dad should have specific numbers to speak to them and they can arrange for the GP to do the Testosterone test. We had a similar problem and phoned the Urology Nurse she sent us forms for the GP , it is red tape I'm afraid, frustrating I know. 

I hope that you get some answers on the 3rd, If you are able to go along with your Dad it would help there is a lot to take in and it's always confusing getting second hand information. 

Stay as strong as you can.

BFN

Julie X

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON
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Posted 23 Jan 2015 at 01:26

sm117,
I am sad that you have taken Ray's response that way - he is the kindest and most considered of people and has told you what you probably need to know but others may be worried about saying. One of the things we all learn on here eventually is that facts equip us much better than denial or misunderstanding.

What did the consultant's secretary say about whether a T test had already been ordered? Also, when you say you have spoken to the PCa nurses, do you mean the ones at PCUK? I think Julie's comment about the nurses arranging for GP to do the test was about your dad's specialist nurse at the hospital NOT the PCUK ones.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 23 Jan 2015 at 07:55
Thank you Julie , much appreciated.

I spoke to the specialist nurse , who then spoke to the urologist and tried to arrange an earlier oncologist appointment . Testosterone test has not been ordered , will just try and be patient until the 3rd.

Edited by member 23 Jan 2015 at 10:15  | Reason: Not specified

 
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