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Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (65)
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@heavyphil

So perhaps the addition of ADT earlier might have made a difference? But I think you’ve pointed out that the BRCA2 problem might have even eclipsed ADT and caused the cancer to come back anyway.
I guess today you would have gotten the triplet therapy regimen - that’s ADT combo plus chemo?
Still amazing to me that you have beaten this thing back for 17 years and are still standing strong….Happy New Year, Jeff, and thank you once again for all your help, knowledge and support!
Phil

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jeffmarc | @jeffmarc | 4 days ago

It really is 15 years not 17. I never had metastasis in the first eight years, So I don’t think chemo would’ve been in the picture even if they knew I had BRCA2. Only one Metastasis on the spine (L4) so far. Waiting for the pin to drop!!!

People are SO different in how their bodies react to PC. I don’t know if it helps but mentally I have not really been concerned about my PC getting worse. I don’t really think about it, Even when waiting for the results of my monthly PSA tests. Does mental attitude make a difference??? Nahhhhh!!

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