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At what point do you start Pluvicto?

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Xofigo Is commonly used when somebody has a lot of bone mets. It is the radium 223 treatment which is used in bone mets cases.

Hopefully it can help resolve some of the bone mets that he has.

Bone Mets should be zapped with SBRT but if there are too many Xofigo is a better choice.

Pluvicto can be used a second time. After Xofigo it might make sense. In Australia it is a pretty common treatment.

Have you had genetic testing?? Some people’s somatic tests (on blood or tissue) Have actually shown they have genetic issues like BRCA2 or ATM. That allows them to use a PARP Inhibitor, which can keep the cancer controlled.

Have you had hereditary genetic testing? Has it been offered to you by a doctor? 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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1buffster1 | @1buffster1 | 6 days ago

Yes, genetic testing was done and he would not benefit from treatments.

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1buffster1 | @1buffster1 | 6 days ago

Thanks Jeff.
My husband is dead set against chemotherapy. I'm the researcher in this
process.

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beaquilter | @beaquilter | 6 days ago

Yes he did a genetic something test and we got the results but so far the only thing we could translate, was that it's not a genetic cancer, meaning our son is relieved!
We talked to Radiologist once and he described it for the tumor by his prostate (I think, down there in the area)
at first when we saw the oncologist he said, radiology might not be needed, then he did a physical prostate exam and changed his mind, saying radiology might be needed sooner than later..
At least hubby and I have had some good talks now, he's still not trusting of the doctors but knows he has to do what they say, I think it really depends on the blood test next week, which is a few days before the scans and oncologist appointment, so we'll see.

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