Just curious if anyone is familiar with Dr. Brian A. Costello? He’s the supervising oncologist on Jeff’s case....
CYCLONE, thank you once again....
Just a small update. As previously detailed, as per Dr. Wee’s recommendation, Jeff has decided to move forward with and complete chemo plans. (Docetaxel/Taxotere - Should start some time in March...
Pouring over doctor’s notes, have found that genetic testing has been referred, it just hasn’t been done yet. Jeff’s father is a prostate cancer survivor. His cancer was contained to prostate and...
Cyclone - both Jeff and I have read through the threads you provided. Amazing resource, thank you. JNF - you are correct in your findings, There isn’t another Dr. Christopher Wee in Rochester, MN,...
Thank you!!! I kinda knew when I asked, my question was likely a tired one. Thank you again....
The only biopsy he has had was from the tumor on his spine. They diagnosed him from that tumor. No prostate biopsy was done....
Please know how much I’ve appreciated your responses. It’s comforting to know that his PSA levels have nothing to do with his treatment, although confusing as his doctor was hopeful for lower levels...
To my knowledge, he has not...
Jeff has decided to move forward with docetaxel IV chemo. He will likely be starting with a fairly high PSA. His original PSA was 950. He was put on Eligard and levels have dropped to 317. He...
As for radiation, at this time no additional radiation has been mentioned. The next step in treatment is either the IV or oral therapies. We’re just having to wait 4-6 weeks to start next step due to...
For reference, we are at Mayo, Rochester, our primary is Dr. Christopher Wee. In this thread and in other groups I’m on, Dr. Kwon has been highly recommended. I’m now wondering if we’re getting the...
I’m overwhelmed by all the responses and so very grateful. Thank you so very much. I’ll try to answer some of your questions. The hormone blocker is Eligard. The choices in treatment include IV chemo...
Jeff, 53, is stage 4 prostate cancer with mets to lymph nodes and bones (collarbone, right femur, pelvis, spine) His PSA started at 900 and was down to 316 at last check, but he received another...