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Gee, Janelle, your Dad certainly does have a multitude of problems to deal with. I'm amazed that no one checked his PSA level before his knee surgery - or maybe they did and that led to his biopsy? And surely the X-Rays which must have been taken for the surgery would have spotted such widespread metastases?
And knee surgery with advanced diabetes in a man in his 70s? - again a surprising medical decision. So often we see specialists in one area of health completely ignoring other ares outside their limited focus. Madness!!
Good luck with what is likely to be a very rough ride I am sorry to say.
Just a quick question Janelle. I suspect you are from the U.K.as are my husband and I. The U.K. seem to be way behind with testing. My husband was tested too late, even after asking for tests. He was "put off" by his G.P. after he was told it's an inconclusive test. Good luck with your battle.
Jennie
Hi Jennie, No we are in Australia, i am surprised as is my dad, by the fact that he has had so much medically going on that this hadn't turned up earlier, seems crazy to me!
Doesn't give me much faith in the medical system!
