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DOUBLE CANCER DIAGNOSIS - prostrate and CLL

jello — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:37:12 GMT

Hey friends,

Hubby diagnosed...

1. Prostrate Cancer (aggressive/contained). PSA undetectable after prostatectomy 18 months ago. Symptom free.

2. CLL Lukemia 2 months ago after several bloods. Today, haematologist confirmed low grade, Phew! HOWEVER - also reported 1.5cm para aorta lymph enlargement on CT scan done last week. Haematoligist said she was not concerned but sending hubby off for FISH test anyway but not followup

3. I am concerned. 2 different cancers and an enlarged lymph node??? Eeeeck.

Anyone had this triple whammy experiece? Am concerned the lymph node may be related somehow to either cancer, though not sure if the lymph node issue should be solely in the hands of only one of the cancer surgeons.

Thoughts??

Thank you. 🌻

Re: DOUBLE CANCER DIAGNOSIS - prostrate and CLL

joseph_CCNSW — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:57:37 GMT

Hi Jello. Hello and thank you for joining and posting here. This forum is a wonderful space and hopefully you will find care and support from others who share their experience. You may also find it helpful to search Cancer Council NSW's website or to call Cancer Council's 13 11 20 line for information on dietary options. They can also talk with you about the range of services available to support you. Kind regards ... Joseph_CCNSW

Re: DOUBLE CANCER DIAGNOSIS - prostrate and CLL

breastDackel — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:36:25 GMT

Firstly, so sorry for your predicament.

2: as far as I know, IMHO lymphatic organs drain into and from lymph nodes (wife has stage 4+ breast cancer, spread to armpit lymph node, sternum, ribs, lumbar vertebrae) thus;

3: I am no medical professional but I would be insistent on lymphatic node biopsies- better over cautious than cavalier as some oncologists can be.

4. best wishes.

Re: DOUBLE CANCER DIAGNOSIS - prostrate and CLL

jello — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:28:01 GMT

Thank you for your sage advice. Wishing you and your family relative peace on the road ahead.