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Salvage radiation decision: with or without hormone therapy?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Dec 30, 2025 | Replies (64)Comment receiving replies
Yes, yes, yes!! I totally agree that the seeds of metastasis were probably already there - meaning in the bed and the nodes.
How can these experts advise someone to wait for it to spread outside the area, so badly in fact, that it can be seen on a PET scan?! And if that one can be seen how many other unseen ones are getting ready to reveal themselves?
This is what I meant, Jeff, when I said I found Scholtz cavalier in his views. He downplays many things which seem crucial for successful treatment and all the videos I’ve watched have only left me with more questions than answers….sorry to rant…
Phil
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I agree, I never wanted to comment about Scholtz videos since many people really like him and follow his recommendations, but to me many things sounded more like "promo" videos for his practice and rubbed me the wrong way. He is an expert in his field but something about his nonchalant comments about some issues just do not sit well with me.
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I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’ve had a hard time telling people not to get salvage radiation and to wait for the metastasis to show up. I’ve mentioned it as an option, but not as a replacement without talking to their doctor.
I ,like you, am not 100% comfortable with it. Too Many mini metastasis could be there.