Hi My dad had prostate cancer a few years ago and had treatment. He saw the cancer specialist in Dec who told him he was in remission 4 years now. Last few months he has felt tired and looking pale. The dr has now said he is anemic and now last week she said to my mom she is worried about him and now today he had a call from the hospital to go for a anal camera monday. Do you think the cancer is back? He is 78 is in bad health with heart problems etc
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  He has history of prostate cancer, and he is in remission.  He has anemia.  Furthermore, he should search for cause of anemia.  It may be due to iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency or chronic blood loss.  He should go for complete blood count with peripheral smear examination and anemia profile.  He should also go for ultrasound abdomen to rule out any cause of bleeding.  Search the cause and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.