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Should I have a separate oncologist besides a radiation oncologist? I am also seeing Dr. Kishan. I am also a Gleeson nine with rapidly increasing PSA (doubling every 2 to 3 months) but still low. The PSA pet scan showed nothing and I am being told to wait another three months for another PSMA. Who should I be seeing for a confirming opinion?
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The radiation oncologist is really only there to support you with radiation treatment. You should have a Genito urinary oncologist to handle your long-term needs. They specialize in prostate cancer and know What treatments you should be getting? Medical oncologist Work with many different types of cancer and don’t specialize on prostate cancer.
You should go to a center of excellence, Like the mayo clinic If there is one you can get to. There are many other centers of excellence as well. You just have to find one. Giving your location here we could probably help with that.
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Yes, It is a good idea to have a Medical Oncologist on your care team.
My oncologist at UCI is Dr. Arash Rezazddeh Kalebasty MD. He is a general oncologist that treats prostate and other cancers. Dr. Mark Scholz of PCRI specializes Prostate Cancer only.
If you prefer UCLA, ask Dr Kishan for a referral to an Oncologist.
When did you finish Radiation and how long you have been on ADT(Orgovyx or Lupron)?