My age as well. That psa rate of rise is pretty slow I would think delaying any ADT would be fine . Good luck with your treatment u should be fine at that rate.
My age as well. That psa rate of rise is pretty slow I would think delaying any ADT would be fine . Good luck with your treatment u should be fine at that rate.
I did have a scan done, nothing was found. both my oncologist and urologist said that I could not receive salvage radiation more than once. I did ask both of them that question.
I did have a scan done, nothing was found. both my oncologist and urologist said that I could not receive salvage radiation more than once. I did ask both of them that question.
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I have few questions
My father has advance stage prostate cancer.
Cancer is spread to knee joints and ribs.
Doctor has recommended hormone therapy. PSA level is 38.
Is it life threatening ?
I am really worried about my father condition.
Apologies If my question is not related to this thread.
I have few questions
My father has advance stage prostate cancer.
Cancer is spread to knee joints and ribs.
Doctor has recommended hormone therapy. PSA level is 38.
Is it life threatening ?
I am really worried about my father condition.
I'll start with my usual caveat, I'm not a dr, just a patient who's done a lot of reading. Hopefully, those more knowledgeable will join in soon. I wanted to get you a response to hope calm fears a little.
PSA of 38 seems pretty high to me, but I've read of a LOT higher at initial diagnosis. Having said that, this type of cancer is typically somewhat slow going so just based on the information given, there's likely some time to formulate the best response.
My belief would be that the hormone therapy right now, is primarily to create more time by slowing the cancer spread. Testosterone is believed to be food/fertilizer for prostate cancer so the theory is that by removing/reducing that hormone we can slow the spread.
My guess is it is likely that they will discuss the need for further treatment response after that gets started. Selecting from the various treatments available depends on a lot of factors. Since the cancer is already out of the organ, my guess would be hormone and radiation may likely be the go to, but, it could also be a form of drug therapy.
A lot goes into the treatment decision such as general health, age, etc.. It's also a great idea for the patient and family to get as much information as you can and be an integral part of the decision process. The patient will have to deal with any quality of life issues caused by the selected treatment.
Left unchecked, any cancer can be life threatening but it sounds like your father is on his way to treatment options. I was told by my doctors that most men that get this pass away WITH prostate cancer as opposed to FROM it.
I'll end with, I think you've come to the right place. There's a lot of information and a lot of folks who have done a great deal of research on the topic. Best of luck to you and your father!
I'll start with my usual caveat, I'm not a dr, just a patient who's done a lot of reading. Hopefully, those more knowledgeable will join in soon. I wanted to get you a response to hope calm fears a little.
PSA of 38 seems pretty high to me, but I've read of a LOT higher at initial diagnosis. Having said that, this type of cancer is typically somewhat slow going so just based on the information given, there's likely some time to formulate the best response.
My belief would be that the hormone therapy right now, is primarily to create more time by slowing the cancer spread. Testosterone is believed to be food/fertilizer for prostate cancer so the theory is that by removing/reducing that hormone we can slow the spread.
My guess is it is likely that they will discuss the need for further treatment response after that gets started. Selecting from the various treatments available depends on a lot of factors. Since the cancer is already out of the organ, my guess would be hormone and radiation may likely be the go to, but, it could also be a form of drug therapy.
A lot goes into the treatment decision such as general health, age, etc.. It's also a great idea for the patient and family to get as much information as you can and be an integral part of the decision process. The patient will have to deal with any quality of life issues caused by the selected treatment.
Left unchecked, any cancer can be life threatening but it sounds like your father is on his way to treatment options. I was told by my doctors that most men that get this pass away WITH prostate cancer as opposed to FROM it.
I'll end with, I think you've come to the right place. There's a lot of information and a lot of folks who have done a great deal of research on the topic. Best of luck to you and your father!
Thank you so much for your response.
Doctor has advised to take Bicamide tablets daily and Zometa 4mg injection monthly.
Will it help in stopping or reducing testosterone??
I'll start with my usual caveat, I'm not a dr, just a patient who's done a lot of reading. Hopefully, those more knowledgeable will join in soon. I wanted to get you a response to hope calm fears a little.
PSA of 38 seems pretty high to me, but I've read of a LOT higher at initial diagnosis. Having said that, this type of cancer is typically somewhat slow going so just based on the information given, there's likely some time to formulate the best response.
My belief would be that the hormone therapy right now, is primarily to create more time by slowing the cancer spread. Testosterone is believed to be food/fertilizer for prostate cancer so the theory is that by removing/reducing that hormone we can slow the spread.
My guess is it is likely that they will discuss the need for further treatment response after that gets started. Selecting from the various treatments available depends on a lot of factors. Since the cancer is already out of the organ, my guess would be hormone and radiation may likely be the go to, but, it could also be a form of drug therapy.
A lot goes into the treatment decision such as general health, age, etc.. It's also a great idea for the patient and family to get as much information as you can and be an integral part of the decision process. The patient will have to deal with any quality of life issues caused by the selected treatment.
Left unchecked, any cancer can be life threatening but it sounds like your father is on his way to treatment options. I was told by my doctors that most men that get this pass away WITH prostate cancer as opposed to FROM it.
I'll end with, I think you've come to the right place. There's a lot of information and a lot of folks who have done a great deal of research on the topic. Best of luck to you and your father!
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer.
Doctor has advised to take Bicamide tablets daily and Zometa 4mg injection monthly.
Please let me know what can be done apart from above hormone therapy to control PC.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer.
Doctor has advised to take Bicamide tablets daily and Zometa 4mg injection monthly.
Please let me know what can be done apart from above hormone therapy to control PC.
Exactly what I did Yes PSA went down to <.01 for 3 years Then they took me off it Damm My PSA went to 26 and I NOW have Stage 4 castrate sensitive metastatic PC in my spine L2 lumbar was nuked 2 five-minute hits and then back on Zolodex PSA dropped to 1.2 for 2 years Rising a tad now to 4.22
Meeting oncologist Stay on Zolodex injections. Advocate for your self
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My age as well. That psa rate of rise is pretty slow I would think delaying any ADT would be fine . Good luck with your treatment u should be fine at that rate.
Thank you sir .
I did have a scan done, nothing was found. both my oncologist and urologist said that I could not receive salvage radiation more than once. I did ask both of them that question.
You need to get a second opinion. I have had salvage radiation twice at Mayo and more is still a possibility.
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I have few questions
My father has advance stage prostate cancer.
Cancer is spread to knee joints and ribs.
Doctor has recommended hormone therapy. PSA level is 38.
Is it life threatening ?
I am really worried about my father condition.
I'll start with my usual caveat, I'm not a dr, just a patient who's done a lot of reading. Hopefully, those more knowledgeable will join in soon. I wanted to get you a response to hope calm fears a little.
PSA of 38 seems pretty high to me, but I've read of a LOT higher at initial diagnosis. Having said that, this type of cancer is typically somewhat slow going so just based on the information given, there's likely some time to formulate the best response.
My belief would be that the hormone therapy right now, is primarily to create more time by slowing the cancer spread. Testosterone is believed to be food/fertilizer for prostate cancer so the theory is that by removing/reducing that hormone we can slow the spread.
My guess is it is likely that they will discuss the need for further treatment response after that gets started. Selecting from the various treatments available depends on a lot of factors. Since the cancer is already out of the organ, my guess would be hormone and radiation may likely be the go to, but, it could also be a form of drug therapy.
A lot goes into the treatment decision such as general health, age, etc.. It's also a great idea for the patient and family to get as much information as you can and be an integral part of the decision process. The patient will have to deal with any quality of life issues caused by the selected treatment.
Left unchecked, any cancer can be life threatening but it sounds like your father is on his way to treatment options. I was told by my doctors that most men that get this pass away WITH prostate cancer as opposed to FROM it.
I'll end with, I think you've come to the right place. There's a lot of information and a lot of folks who have done a great deal of research on the topic. Best of luck to you and your father!
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2 ReactionsGet on zoldex asap it works stopping testosterone the fertilizer on PC
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2 ReactionsThank you so much for your response.
Doctor has advised to take Bicamide tablets daily and Zometa 4mg injection monthly.
Will it help in stopping or reducing testosterone??
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer.
Doctor has advised to take Bicamide tablets daily and Zometa 4mg injection monthly.
Please let me know what can be done apart from above hormone therapy to control PC.
Exactly what I did Yes PSA went down to <.01 for 3 years Then they took me off it Damm My PSA went to 26 and I NOW have Stage 4 castrate sensitive metastatic PC in my spine L2 lumbar was nuked 2 five-minute hits and then back on Zolodex PSA dropped to 1.2 for 2 years Rising a tad now to 4.22
Meeting oncologist Stay on Zolodex injections. Advocate for your self
May go on Enzalutamide but prefer not
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