Typical Treatment Option Question

Posted by stew80 @stew80, Feb 12 11:30am

My recent biopsy revealed Gleason 9. No lymph node involvement or bone. CT scan was clear for chest, abdomen, and pelvis. No PSMA done. There is Cribriform and Perineural invasion. I attended an information Zoom yesterday and tried to get a handle of what treatment path will work best for me. Albeit healthy, I'm 84 so RP is probably not an option so some kind of radiation and drugs. It's a month before I see my Urologist and I want to be prepared. I wonder if ADT be a given? If so, what drugs (and how many) would I start on? Would radiation be done right away? EBRT or SBRT? How urgent should I push to get going on this? Has anyone been down a similar path with a similar age and aggressive cancer diagnosis. I know we aren't doctors but I guess I'm looking for a typical treatment plan. Just reaching out since I am a bit overwhelmed.

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@jeffmarc Show me someone who can predict ones life expectancy . And I will show you someone richer than Elon M. THEY DON'T EXIST . I'm 85 and can outpace most men in their 50's & 60's . People do not believee I'm 85 -- yet I could drop dead before I finish this post
As James Dean said : " Dream that you will live forever -- Live like you will die tomorrow "
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As they say in Ireland : People are dying today - Who never died before .

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Ĝreat attitude. I'm with you at 84.

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