I am 83 years old with a PSA of 6.5. Will have a prostate biopsy soon.
Would be interested to know what kind of treatment options I have available, depending of course on the biopsy results. I am in reasonable good health, with high blood pressure being treated. How limited are my options based on my age of 83?
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I appreciate your response Art, and please do keep us posted. I'll do the same. I get the sense there may be a bit of age discrimination in play but I also know expected longevity and grade of cancer growth vs treatment side effects and quality of life are all part of the choices we make.
Did you have a PSMA-PET scan before treatment? I have 2 gleason 4+5 cores on my biopsy.
Should I get a PSMA-PET scan before starting Radiation treatment?
Thank you
Yes, I had a PSMA as my last test before starting treatment. Gleason is 4+3. Am in my 8th month of ADT, and my PSA has dropped from 14.6 to 0.2.
I would think that a PSMA is advisable before starting any PC treatment.
Good thoughts!