Could degenerative back disc desease be an oncoming symptom of prostate cancer? My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 (Gleason score 10) prostate cancer 5 years ago at the age of 53. He had previously been diagnosed with degenerative back disease at the age of 34. Throughout the past 15 years his lower back pain very gradually increased, which is the pain that lead to him making several visits to the emergency room and his doctor the year before he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He experienced severe increasing lower back pain throughout the last 5 years of his life; and within the last year, frequent painful urination and blood in his urine and lymphnode/groin swelling and lesions.
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has prostate cancer with Gleason score 10. His has long history of back pain dud to degenerative disease.  However, prostatic carcinoma is known for metastasis in vertebrae.  So there CZN BD bony metastasis. He should go for MRI spine. His difficulties in urination, blood in urine and lymph node swelling all are due to prostate cancer. He should 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.