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Yes or No to Radiation

Posted by genovadm04 @genovadm04, Sep 14, 2023

I'm getting contradictory recommendations. I'm starting on Degaralix 2 or 3 monthly injections. Then on to Lupron. Along with Degaralix I'll be taking Abiraterone and Prednesone. Both Moffit and MSK agree on this. However, Moffitt is recommending Radiation starting in about 3 months. while MSK is suggesting putting it off as long as possible. Maybe no radiation. I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer that has metastasized into several lymph nodes in the pelvic area. Gleason score is 9. PSA is 7.6. I'm an otherwise healthy, strong and active 84 years old today,

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jamesharrison | @jamesharrison | Dec 3, 2023
In reply to @jc76 "jamesharrison, you are correct Mayo doctors are salaried and a great thing about Mayo Clinics. UFPTI,..." + (show)
@jc76

jamesharrison, you are correct Mayo doctors are salaried and a great thing about Mayo Clinics.

UFPTI, where I got my proton radiation, is part of the State of Florida University Health Care. I went there because Mayo Jacksonville did not have proton. The first thing the oncologist/radiologist said to me is that he is a state employee on salary and does not make more/less from the test or procedures he orders. He said so anything I recommend for testing and procedures is what I feel is best for you and your cancer treatments.

I donate to UFPTI to help pay costs for those they treat without insurance. They do treat a lot of patients without insurance and have an excellent financial assistance office. I donate to many specialty division at Mayo including research. My favorite donation is the good smariatan fund. A fund that helps pay for treatments at Mayo for those who do not have insurance or need financial assistance. I am not rich but able to help so I do.

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In case I didn't before, I just want to thank you, @jc76, for your generosity in sharing your experience with us on Mayo Connect. And for your generosity giving to funds to help those without insurance, etc. We need more guys like you! : )

Jim

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