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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Apr 3 7:55pm | Replies (26)

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@jeffmarc

I had my prostate removed 15 years ago, 3 1/2 years later, the cancer came back and I had salvage radiation. At that time they didn’t give me ADT and it came back again, 2 1/2 years later. I’ve been able to be treated with higher level drugs since then, but they have more side effects. I have a Gleason 4+3 7

If your husband doesn’t do this soon, his cancer could spread and result in him having an untreatable case, Or at least one that can’t be put into permanent remission.

Your husband has a Gleason 9 And the highest Decipher score I’ve ever seen. He needs to keep on top of this. The least he can do is get that radiation and Orgovyx. Prostate cancer can get very painful if untreated and dying of it is excruciating. Time to move.

Has your husband had genetic testing? Frequently getting prostate cancer young is caused by genetic issues. There are treatments specifically for people that have certain genetic issues. You can get it done free with the below link, if you live in the United States. Do not check the box that you want your doctor involved or they won’t send you the kit until they get in contact with your doctor. It takes about three weeks to get the results and then a genetic counselor will call you.
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Prostatecancerpromise.org

Kaiser Had me get a genetic test, It did take them 11 years.

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Thanks so much for your advice. His doctor did make it known he has never seen decipher that high. Was so disappointed Mayo didn’t want to see him. I’ll definitely go to that site on genetic testing. We have a 37 year old and 30 year old son. Worry about them if it is genetic. Appreciate the advice.