@jeffmarc When I first began studying prostate cancer, I would read about following the SOC (standard of care). I had always thought the SOC was some kind of unwritten typical treatment protocol for certain conditions. But now, if I am thinking correctly on this, following the SOC actually means following the most current NCCN Guidelines, right? And if that is correct, I am going to start mentioning that more in posts to new patients and even provide the link for the NCCN Guidelines https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/guidelines-detail

Like you have been doing, I think it is important for all patients to know what the Guidelines say for their condition so that they can compare what their doctors are recommending against the Guidelines. Deviations from the Guidelines are certainly ok if the doctors can make a good case for those deviations. But patients should always be involved in the process and be prepared to question and give their own input towards what is the best treatment for their particular case.