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The Age Old Question, what do you mean when you say ...cured!?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jun 10 10:37am | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
The stats are rubbish. They are based on the old SEERS data which was only ADT. The stats used for 5 year survival on the internet stills says 28-33%. That is just crap. Some men do not die of this disease. They die of something else along the way. I have a man who recently passed away from this disease after a long 9-10 year battle. He always said he was afraid to take chemo. So, he never did. It makes you wonder if things would have been different.
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hmmm, not sure I've seen those statistics.
Most say this:
Prostate cancer survival rates are generally very good, especially when diagnosed and treated early. The five-year relative survival rate for all stages of prostate cancer is 97%, and the ten-year survival rate is 98%. However, survival rates can vary based on the stage of the cancer at diagnosis.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Localized (confined to the prostate): Nearly 100% five-year survival rate.
Regional (spread to nearby lymph nodes): Also nearly 100% five-year survival rate.
Distant (spread to other parts of the body): 37% five-year relative survival rate.
All stages combined: 97% five-year relative survival rate.
It is in part why people say, "you have the good cancer...!" That of course is an oxymoron, there is no good cancer...
Survival Rates by Age:
In general, men aged 65-69 tend to have the highest 5-year survival rates for prostate cancer (99.6%).
Men younger than 50 and older than 80 have slightly lower 10-year relative survival rates, likely due to a combination of factors. Younger men may be diagnosed at later stages due to less frequent screening in that age group, while older men might have other health issues that impact survival.
Factors Influencing Survival:
Stage of Cancer: This is a crucial factor, as early detection significantly improves the chances of survival.
Tumor Grade (Gleason Score): Higher grade tumors (indicating more aggressive cancer cells) are associated with lower survival rates. For example, the 10-year prostate cancer-specific survival rate for men with Gleason score 8-10 was 69.9% compared to 98.4% for those with Gleason score 2-6.
Age and Overall Health: Younger and healthier men may be better able to tolerate treatment and have a better prognosis.
Race/Ethnicity: While overall survival rates have improved, some disparities exist. Historically, survival has been lower in African American men compared to white men, though this gap has narrowed.
PSA Level: Higher PSA levels at diagnosis are generally associated with a poorer prognosis.
Disease Progression and Recurrence: If the cancer returns or spreads after treatment, survival rates decrease.
Smoking: Smoking can negatively impact prostate cancer survival
As to the statistics, well, other have said and you get no disagreement from me, they are historical, they are population based and they generally do not reflect the advances brought about by medical research that change the treatment paradigms.