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Yes, with widespread metastases, Dr Kwon's triple approach would apply (from my layperson's understanding of his videos).

At my cancer centre (in a different Canadian province), I've been closely consulted and offered information and choices for every stage of my treatment. I know it's hard when you're already sick and low on energy, but I suggest moving heaven and earth to get into your cancer centre in Calgary — a team approach is always better than one (possibly-opinionated) urologist. You could even cold call the cancer centre to find out what referrals you need.

I'd hate for you to spend your retirement savings getting treatment in the US. What you want is available free here in Canada, probably even in your own city — my friend with lymphoma in my city was offered every available treatment, up to and including some brand-new genetic stuff and CAR-T (oncology's last, desperate Hail-Mary pass).

You deserve at least a good explanation of why your urologist is not offering you the option of chemo together with your ADT and radiation (they might have a good reason, but they don't seem to be communicating it to you if they do).

Best of luck, and remember that you're your own best advocate. DM me if you want to discuss further.

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Thanks for your reply..
The more I watch Eugene Kwon's, the more I don't understand the Urologist..
He just told me that there were some very bad side effects with the chemo..
When I asked about where the bone metasis was, he said everywhere...but then didn't offer me the report...
I think you are right, and to get my family Dr. to refer me to the Cancer Clinic and at least get a second opinion there.
I was thinking of sending all my reports to Dr. Kwon to get his opinion, but not sure he will consult over the phone..
Thanks again for your info..

Russ has been on a long road ! Sounds like all the same Lupron Chemo ! 6 months ! Doex ! A beritone pills ! XTANDI ! Pain ! Bone metassis all thru back ! Shoulders ! New places femurs ! Ribs ! Now the are trying carboplatin chemo and another one ! Very strong ! Still not good ! Any thoughts please ! 62 years old 🙏