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Has Anyone Elected for No Treatment?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 2 9:03am | Replies (44)

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I think of two questions: what is the diagnosis (some just warrant active surveillance) and what are one’s longevity/quality of life goals. I have the hardest time convincing my (much younger) oncologists that at age 74 I anticipate < 10 years remaining and want more quality of life rather than pounding the cancer for a complete cure. Gleason 7, N1M0.

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at 74, ....N1 means one pelvic lymph node is positive presumably found on a PSMA PETCT scan
it is my understanding that a radiation spot treatment will return you to the 'status quo ante'