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Q: How long can someone live with advanced prostate cancer?
My dad is 53 years old and he was diagnosed a few days ago with advanced prostate cancer.. I don’t know a lot of details.. just that his cancer extended a little on the tissues that are near the prostate.. He is taking hormonal medicine and an injection every 2 weeks.. I think the cancer is inoperable.. So, what can I except?

A: http://www.cancer.gov/prostate this site gives you info you made need.

Q: Should I expect an advanced state of prostate cancer if the PSA level is of 45?
The father of a friend of mine has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his PSA is of 45, but till now there haven’t been any noticeable symptoms, and we were wondering how advanced the cancer would be…

A: The staging and prognosis for Prostate Cancer is best determined by a biopsy interpreted by an oncologist. A PSA level of 45 sound like a lot, but the more important number will be the Gleason score from a biopsy, the number of cores affected from the biopsy sample, and the amount of involvement in each of the cores as a percentage. Other factors important to prognosis are the family history of the guy, and his age and general health condition.
While you are not expected to know what the doctor says to this fellow, you can just relax for now and be the kind attentive listener that your friend needs. The news is not great, but many men who have diagnosed prostate cancer eventually die from something else after living to a ripe old age. The PSA is not the whole answer and is much less important than the whole evaluation provided by the history of the fellow and the biopsy done.

Q: Hi, Can anyone advise the best natural remedy for advanced prostate cancer?
There is so much information on the internet, and also many scams. Has anyone had good results from a particular remedy?

Thanks

A: Never read so much drivel in all my life. “an alkaline body” – My God…

Sorry TG but quackery can’t help you. You need to persevere with evidence-based medicine I’m afraid.

Q: Sloan Kettering-Is chemotherapy effective with advanced prostate cancer patients?

A: Depends on the chemotherapy regimen and luck, so possibly is the answer. Also important, Sloan-Kettering would be a cutting edge facility with the newest treatments that would make success more likely.

I had a friend who had stage four prostate cancer that had spread and they had given up hope. He went to a large teaching hospital and they put him on a chemotherapy regimen of Taxol, which at the time was only used to treat breast cancer. He made a fantastic recovery, gained his weight back and then went back to work full time driving a log truck. He wasn’t cured but his quality of life was excellent. This was about 8-9 years ago and last I heard he was still working and doing ok. good luck

Q: Are there any effective treatments for advanced prostate cancer?

A: You might want to look into Provenge. It is a new cancer vaccine that may be approved soon. Here is the website:

WWW.DENDREON.com

They have an ongoing clinical trial at this time

Q: advanced prostate cancer
Can anyone explain what happens in the final days of advanced prostate cancer?

A: I have progressive prostate cancer and it’s no joking matter. I hope I have massive heart failure before the final days come. The lucky ones go into a coma and die without all the pain.

Q: advanced prostate cancer life expectancy?
I asked this same question a few days ago but with another question and it hasn’t been answered so I thought I’d just ask this question again.
My father has advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones (for about 6 months now), he is not on any treatment yet for it. He has lost a lot of weight but is still doing stuff. He gets really bad bone pain on some days though and has a lot of trouble sleeping. Does anyone know the life expectancy now? I know it’s not good, I can handle it. I just want a rough outline like years or months, I know everyone is different and it depends on different factors, but just a general outlook, thanks.
He’s 72 I forgot to add. He had prostate cancer 7 years ago and had hormone therapy which is obviously not working anymore…he’s waiting to do a clinical trial (basically being a guinea pig) but it’s taking a while to get going as his PSA keeps going up and down (they need it to go up). After that he might do radiotherapy although the doctors seem to be against this because of the side effects.
We’re just looking into palliative care now-he hadn’t been too bad (only occasional bad days) up until this week.
Thanks for all the answers so far.
Joel-I wanted him to go private and I want him to start radiotherapy but he decided on this trial as the doctor sort of persuaded him into it I think (it sounds good–but thats only if he is one of the ones who gets treatment and not just a placebo). I can’t do anything else, it is his decision.
Just to clarify-he was only diagnosed a couple of months ago but he had symptoms (bone pain) as far back as 6 months ago-just so it doesn’t look like the doctors have been incompetent not giving him treatment! I think they should have diagnosed him sooner though.
Joel-thanks for the links. (Sorry everyone I keep adding new info!)

A: His age has something to do with it as younger men tend to have more aggressive cancers, but survival rates are based on stage not age. At stage 4 the 5 year survival rate is 30%. You should ask his doctor as he or she has all the information needed to access the situation and can give you an answer more specific to your father. I hope he continues to get regular check-ups. He should not have to live with pain. Hormone therapy works in 80% of cases and may slow the progression. Radiation relieves pain from bone met and lymphadenopathy. Bone mets of the spine are the worst and may cause spinal cord compression and these often spread rapidly.

Q: Does anyone know of the success rates for Prostate cancer?
A dear friend of mine has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and we are wondering what we are in for and what are the odds. Thanks.
Sandey
As I have stated it is advanced in in the Lymph nodes as well.

A: The prostate and glands can be removed. If the cancer is beyond the glands there’s no cure and no surgery. I have progressive prostate cancer and am on hormones to slow the growth. Hormones are temporary and normally stop working after 12 to 18 months. After that 30% of men will die within 2 years. It’s all speculation and no one can say when we will die. I wish someone knew. Your friend needs a very experienced Doctor. Good luck to him.

Q: which vitamin is implicated in higher mortality in advanced prostate cancer?
since they’ve associated those who take vitamins regularly with higher death rate, which one is it most likely IYO?
And can I get your reasoning for any guesses? Thank-you.

A: Vitamin A and E.

Q: My dad has prostate cancer I need to know if anyone has gone through this.?
They say it is advanced prostate cancer and he just found out about a month or two ago. Currently he is going through hormonal therapy to lower his testosterone level. Feb. he goes to get his prostate completely removed. Has anyone gone through this, or knows someone who has and might know how long he has. Im 18 and my dad is my hero.

A: Most men get prostate cancer. My dad has it and had his prostate removed then had proton radiation. He had proton radiation because a little bit of cancer was left in him from the biopsy. He is doing good. It’s been a year since they removed his prostate and it’s been 6 months since they finishes his Proton radiation. The only down falls are, He will not be able to have an erection and might be stuck in diapers. My dad was able to re-train himself to hold his urine pretty fast so my dad and my nephew potty trained at the same time. My dad is 65

Q: If an 87 yr. old man has advanced prostate cancer, how much pain can he expect if he receives no treatment?
My father is basically in good health, however has had 2 major strokes and 2 TIAs. He has recovered well, with only a slight numbness on his left side as a permenant reminder. Dad has an elevated b.p., is on blood thinner for prevention of strokes, and has only 30% kidney function. He is currently receiving meds for each.
In the past month, he has experienced some discomfort when needing to urinate. He has great urgency to “go,” yet only nominal amounts come out. He has lost 12 pounds in the past 5 weeks.

A: I’m actually more surprised that you’re taking the time to ask an informal internet forum rather than checking him into the hospital. Unfortunately, your question contradicts itself in that you say he’s basically in good health, yet he has advanced prostate cancer, has had 2 strokes and 2 TIAs, with only 30% kidney function. (I would tend to think that dialysis might be in order.) I wouldn’t exactly call that good health, basic or otherwise. If his prostate cancer is advanced, and he doesn’t receive treatment, eg., have his prostate gland removed (this may not save his life if the cancer has spread), then he most certainly will die. In which case, he should be made to feel as comfortable as possible. He can be treated with various meds, such as morphine, for the pain if recovery is deemed unattainable, but without treatment he most definitely with feel pain and tremendous discomfort. Unless he’s been diagnosed as terminal, get him into surgery ASAP. Besides, at 87, or any age for that matter, why would you want to experience any pain at all, if you could help it???

Q: what is the prognosis of advanced prostate cancer that has spread?
To the bones and in the past 3 or 4 weeks two spots on the brain? Radiotherapy scheduled for the spots on the brain. PSA in the 300s. Is the brain the worst place for it to spread to? (I don’t know where it is in the brain) Will it just keep spreading more and more in the brain after radiotherapy? Is it likely to be elsewhere aswell (besides the bones we know its in-ie other organs?) How many weeks/months/years are left for someone who has this? Age 73.

I need to know how long approximately he has left so I can be prepared-I know it depends on different factors, but just a general outlook. Thanks.
Why do I keep getting links that then get deleted? Can people stop spamming my question please!

A: His disease is not curable and at some point it will continue to spread this is what cancer does. The worst place for it to spread is where is causes the patient the most problems. The bones is by far the most common site for it to spread and may very well appear in other bones later. The brain is a relatively uncommon site. The liver is more common than the brain. There is only so much you can do to prepare. His doctor is in the best position to make an educated guess in regards to time. There are several factors to take into consideration and we have none of this information, but you are most likely talking years, at least one rather than months. Best wishes to you both.

Q: Looking for info on advanced inoperable prostate cancer.?
Boyfriend has been diagnosed and treatment seems limited. Just looking for hope…

A: No one here will be able to answer your question specifically . . would suggest that you visit an online group that has other prostate cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors who can offer far better guidance than what is available here. Good luck:

ACOR: Prostate Cancer Forum

http://ppml-info.org/

Q: My father has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Well advanced the Dr. said.?
The Dr. feels he is too old(81) and has too many other health problems that it will be worse to treat than to leave alone. Where can I find information on life expentency if we do not treat his cancer. He does have multiable health problems that he suffers from now, that will probly take him before cancer. Will I need to find care for him if the cancer spreads into other areas? He already has bowel and urineating problems. Feel blind on what to expect, is there any studies on un treated cancer process and symptoms?

A: Most people who have prostate cancer die of something else.

Q: Prostate cancer? Has anyone ever taken Trelstar LA?
I have been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and this is my hormone therapy drug.

What were your side effects?

How long did you take this drug?

What other treatment did you have?

How long ago were you diagnosed?
This is a once every three months shot, to be taken no more than three times.

Along with this shot, I must take 500mg calcium and 1000mg of vitiman D. It seems that with more than three shots, brittle bones occur.

A: Trelstar LA is similar to lupron which I took for three years.It is designed to restrict the production of testosterone and has the intended effect of slowing or even( hopefully )stopping the growth of the cancer.Side effects will include hot flashes,enlargement of the breasts,fatigue,muscle soreness,and other side effects commonly associated with hormonal therapies.I also had a “radical”and 44 radiation treatments.My cancer had entered my seminal vesicles.The side effects for me were mild and only occasionally problematic.I would expect the goal of your therapy is somewhat different than mine,given your prognosis,but would also delay considerably the end result.Years,not months or days.I was originally diagnosed in January of 2003.

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