It may not be a bad idea, but it would be near impossible to get this kind of treatment in the USA unless you could join a trial that fits your situation. You could search whether this option is...
Looks like an excellent plan. Glad you found an HDR Brachy specialist (with excellent patient manners). There aren't too many, it appears....
Mentor: So as not to confuse us further, please complete your signature with treatment details. Re the above post, an ideal result would be posted as <0.1. This applies to those who have had their...
It's a very small study, only 30 finished in the arm that got the botanical (ReBuilder). Moreover, the lead author is an employee of the company (Genescient) that hopes to market the botanical...
Most, if not all, of us would much prefer a 3 Tesla machine. It gives sharper images, but it is very important that the radiologist who will read it is very familiar with prostate diseases....
Perhaps you can find a moving coordinator. They were a big help to me when I had to move to senior housing....
Yes, you are doing just fine. Perhaps your PSA will stay around that level and that would be just fine as well. Mine has been around 1.4 (after SBRT and IMRT; see my signature) and I am super happy....
The general idea is that Xofigo will be absorbed by bone metastases because Ra (radium) is chemically related to Ca (calcium). Or, stated somewhat differently, the body treats radium as calcium and...
Jkorourke:To get a better idea of what's going on, ask for a testosterone test....
Lupron is injected intramuscularly. The most important aspect, IMHO, is that the nurse carefully sticks to the procedure recommended by the manufacturer (Abbvie) Here is a link to the nitty gritty:...
I absolutely hate to say this, but it looks to me that your cancer has metastasized to other places....
A three week delay won't make a significant difference because the Lupron Depot washes out slowly....
You may also consider asking your Dad's cardiologist about his risk for issues with ADT. I did so in my case (multiple bypasses) and my cardiologist 'approved' ADT (for me). This obviously doesn't...
An important issue. Efforts are underway in Congress to help, but we all know how that goes. Here is a link to an up-to-date summary of the issue that was raised. Unfortunately, I can't provide a...
As mentioned by others, your status is normal for a 78-year old person. And the fact that you wrote your sensible post proves that. But I would be very weary of the supplements you are thinking...