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11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer
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Diagnosed with 4b last October. PIRADS 5, Gleason 6-9's and 3-7's. Age 69. My oncologist said no guarantees or promises, but usually he can get at least 10 years for someone in my situation. Cancer spread to 3 lymph nodes, pelvic bones and femur bones.
Started docataxel chemotherapy right away, along with Nubeqa and Eligard. After 6 chemo treatments PET scan showed two tiny spots of cancer remaining. Still taking Nubeqa and Eligard, probably for one year. PSA has gone from 40 to .06. I have an MRI and PET scan scheduled for June and my oncologist thinks the two remaining cancer spots may be gone. Fingers crossed. So, no surgery or radiation and I'm feeling good. Thanks to everyone in this group. The information is excellent.
Take care,
Steve
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Hey Steve. I also have 4 B that has spread to Pelvic region, Femurs, Lymph nodes, back etc. I have been looking for alternative treatments to docetaxel, but there does not seem to be alternative treatment. I made appt to go to MD Anderson in Houston but thinking there is no silver bullet.
I was reading this whole post again, wasn't totally sure on difference of 4a and 4b. I understand now, I have 4b, diagnosed march of 23. I want to say thank you for your post, mentioning it's possible of 10 years. I won't be googling stage 4b anymore, not very positive news, but your post lifted me up, thank you and all the best to you.
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Seems you are on the right track.