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My husband was diagnosed stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer in December 2023, had no symptoms at all except a pain in his chest occasionally, concerned local Gp sent to cardiologist who ordered CT scan then found enlarged lymph nodes - long story short pain was a blood clot in lung. Biospy revealed above, Dr's were so surprised as they believed lung cancer before the biopsy declared what it was - he had just turned 63, he had the maximum doses of liquid chemo last year (6) and numerous pet scans to follow up. His PSA at the time was 2000, unfortunately the cancer is in his back, thighs and rib bones. Radiation clinic has advised that they cannot cure but if it gets close to the nerve they maybe able to slow it down. If you saw him, you would not know he has cancer but he is slowing down a fair bit. He is now on hormone injections every 3 months and 4 tablets a day of Nubeca. He has not had to have a CT or Pet scan since October last year, as the specialists call every 3 months after he has had a blood test done to confirm his PSA level which is currently at 0.03 - amazing difference. We were told it was not necessary to have PET scans now as there is no need. When the PSA starts to increase then they will order them to see what has changed. For a very slow growing cancer the specialists and us personally were very shocked at how far this has progressed with no other symptons - he has no time limit as he is responding well to treatment, Anyone else in this situation?

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Did they talk about Pluvicto?

I know that some people have an incredible reduction in visible Metastasis with Pluvicto.

People who lit up the pet scam like a Christmas tree have had dramatic reductions in cancer.