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Dad dx with metastatic prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Apr 30 3:16pm | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
@timber2002 Sorry about your Dad. It is scary stuff but good for you for coming here and looking for answers.
If it were me, I would take @gently suggestions to get a clearer picture of internals with a PSMA/Pet Scan. If your Dad chooses radiation, come back here to talk about the type of radiation machine as some have real time, built in MRI and some don't, so side effects and quality of life can be more, or less, depending on that choice.
It also would not hurt to have a telehealth opinion from a center of excellence like Mayo. Doctors are dedicated but not infallible.
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Thank you! The oncologist did mention that they might want to do targeted radiation on his spine to help alleviate pain down the road. I will come back and ask more questions about that before he does that. Quality of life is our main focus. Thank you.