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Nutrition & more for living well with metastatic prostate cancer?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 11 7:24pm | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
Thank you so much for this information! My PSA is 36. Gleason score was 9, and aggressive that is why the urologist removed the prostate but unfortunately it has spread. I am seeing an oncologist and there are too many areas to radiate.
Why is the Gleason score relevant at this point? Thanks
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I d say you may need doxitaxel or Pluvicto in the future since it’s spread. Forget what your eating, it needs attention like now.
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@otisc, your asking great questions. I expanded the title of your discussion to reflect your questions. You may also be interested in this related discussion:
- - Cancer and working with integrative medicine https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/a-possible-solution/
You want to live well with metastatic prostate cancer and ask what more you can do regarding nutrition, supplements and acupuncture. These approaches are sometimes referred to as "integrative oncology".
More and more cancer centers and oncology specialists are open to discussing and integrating complementary medicine in programs called Integrative Medicine or Integrative Oncology. Integrative medicince is offered at many cancer centers of excellence, including Mayo Clinic.
Here's a link to more information about Mayo Clinic's Integrative Medicine programs
– Integrative Medicine and Health https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/integrative-medicine-health/sections/overview/ovc-20464567
In this Mayo Clinic Q & A Podcast. Dr. D'Andre talks about how integrative oncology can be incorporated into conventional cancer care at Mayo Clinic.
You can also consult with an oncology dietitian who can help with nutritional guidance, not only to help manage cancer symptoms, but also to take into account any additional conditions a patient may have like diabetes or kidney disease.
Have you asked about integrative medicine at your cancer care center?