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Symptoms of final days of metastatic prostate bone cancer
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Dec 16, 2023 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the fall of 2013. I had a prosectomy in 2014. Ive had bone mets for about 10 years. Back of my neck and the middle of my back, with spots on my rib cage. They have been contained. I'm being treated locally in Warren Ohio at St. Joseph Cancer Center. Just a small town oncologist on staff from Boardman, Ohio. His name is Dr. Chahine. I also was treated by a doctor which works with both University Hospital in Cleveland and the Cleveland Clinic. I had Pluvicto there which failed. They didn't offer that treatment in Warren. All I can say is my strong will and great attitude keeps me going. We have a good network of doctors here in northeast Ohio, which consult with each other. We are known for fine health care. As you probably know, the Cleveland Clinic ranks near the top in the nation for health care and that's only 50 miles from me. They have thrown everything but the kitchen sink at me. As long as your doctors do research and consult with others, I don't think it matters whete your at. Stay positive and good luck.
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Your experience is wonderful to hear about. It really offers hope. Can you tell me what has been done, what are you taking, to contain the mets? My husband, 73, was diagnosed with PC about 4 months ago. He was told it was contained and low-level, so active surveillance was recommended. At a very recent PSA test, his numbers had shot up significantly. A psma test showed spread to 3 bone locations (skull, L5 and hip). He was given Orgovix 2 weeks ago and Eleada, which he just began. The plan is to radiate the L5 mets now, and continue the 2 pills for 3 months, then radiate the prostate, with 5 doses over 2 weeks.
Currently he’s having a lot of pain and difficulty urinating, even though he has frequent urges. These feelings are not among the expected side effects of either drug. If this continues I don’t know how he can cope with 3 months of it.
So, that is why I’m asking what has had your mets contained? And wishing you many more good years of containment! Thanks in advance for any information.