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@hobok55

I was diagnosed 3 years ago with advanced metastic prostate cancer. My PSA level had risen from 4.5 to 9 in a 12 month period. After 6 months I finally was referred to a radiation oncologist. After hormone treatment and radiation for 1 year my specialist referred me to a medical oncologist who put me on Zytiga, my PSA levels have risen over the last 3 years from 2.5 to 4 and she now says I should have been receiving Zelodex injections 3 monthly during the last months. I am now 85 so surgery was not possible. Scans indicate tumours in my spine and possibly lymphatic system and 1 lung. I have made all logical life preparations, but wish I had been treated and advised better from day 1, 3 years ago, but hey I am still here. From Brisbane, Australia.

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@hobok55, welcome. Not everyone does surgery. Many members here have chosen radiation and hormone treatment as their primary treatment.

You many also be interested in these related discussions:
- Effects of Zoladex https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/effects-of-zoladex/
- Zytiga for Prostate Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/zytiga/
- Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Where do I go from here? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/metastatic-prostate-cancer/

How is your quality of life? Are you still able to do the things you love?

With metastasis to my spine I had my L2 lumbar intensely radiated 2 x 5 minutes to take out 1 x 1 inch cancer then back on Zolodex
Psa was 1.2 now 4 then 6 so looking at Enzulitimide 4 pills a day chemo

Feel great Pray and ask for intercession
More remedies if needed PL 177
https://health.ucsd.edu/news/releases/Pages/2022-10-05-patient-first-in-region-to-receive-new-treatment-for-advanced-prostate-cancer.aspx