Hi, My Dad diagnosed with Prostate cancer 3 yrs ago, took no treatment he is 81 yrs old now his legs are swollew almost to hips trouble going to the bathroom rectally I am trying to look ahead as to what to expect hard to know because he refused all treatments . Enter hospice yesterday but he will be living with me. I have had a spouse die of cancer 4yrs 9 month from esphogeal cancer spread to brain so I read up to stay in front of things trying to do the same for my DAD.
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern for your fathers prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is having high mortality rate. If you not treat it is will spread to nearby organ and lymph node as well as bone. Ultimately widespread metastasis occurs and leads to death. However it all depends on Gleason score, stage and grade of cancer that how much time it takes for widespread metastasis. You should consult doctor and also convince your father to take treatment for that. Consult your doctor and take treatment according to stage of your cancer. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts you can ask me further. I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.