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Prostrate stage 3/4

Person well Looking after themselves Can shower etc very confused can they go out or not to meet one person

Jon morris ● 2347d5 Comments

Has he received a letter to say that he is clinically extremely vulnerable, and should follow shielding guidance?  If so, he should follow the shielding guidance at gov.uk which currently says he should stay at home until the end of June.  I'm aware that today's press conference included some relaxing of the guidance, but my advice would be to wait until it is formally updated at gov.uk.  The current shielding guidance is athttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19.

Richard Jennings ● 2347d

JonHe’s at high risk. I wouldn’t recommend he meets anyone. It’s not worth the risk. I hope he’s keeping his chin up.

Georgina Flint ● 2347d

Jon, I would recommend giving McMillan a ring, they are very good at answering this type of question. The person may have been given contact info at the hospital.

Bob Guyett ● 2347d

Or you can speak to a nurse at https://prostatecanceruk.org. They also have a lot of online info. It might depend on what type of treatment your friend has had or is having. But with good social distancing and good hygiene seeing a friend can be a massive boost to your mental good health. We spoke to the prostate cancer charity when my husband was diagnosed and turn to them now for what it might mean to our son.

Tessa Russell ● 2347d

How awful for your friend and such mixed messages cannot help the situation. If in any doubt, he should stay at home.

Stewart Jones ● 2347d