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Dad dx with metastatic prostate cancer
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timber, I'm thinking he could have a PSMA/PET and skip the biopsy. What was the contrast in the CT?
Immunotherapy might be available for you dad. https://www.cancerresearch.org/cancer-types/prostate-cancer
https://www.cancerresearch.org/blog/june-2016/difference-cancer-immunotherapy-and-chemotherapy
Glad you are with him.
Biopsy could make a difference in treatment options. At first glance I'd be thinking they'd remove the prostate gland. But if it is only a small tumor in the prostate, it might be possible to use radiation. I'd wish he have the biopsy more for the genetic testing of the tumor's mutations, that for the gleason score. Still, I admire his spirit.
Better answers will follow, but I did want to wish you and your dad well.
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Thank you for your information and well wishes for my dad. It just says they did the CT scan with intravenous contrast. I don’t know anything more beyond that. The immunotherapy sounds like a great treatment option. The oncologist said that hormonal therapy was the best option for him at this point. maybe if he regains some strength and his general health improves other options would be on the table. I’m sure we’ll find out more moving forward. Thanks again.