PC to Brain?

[NWLiving]

Anybody know of PC metastasizing to the brain?

[Dan59]

Yes, The moderator of a former group I was in had PC metastasized to the brain. He lived with it for several years. I believe he was getting stereotactic radiation for it.

[NWLiving in reply to Dan59]

We go in for brain MRI today. Hard to tell if my husband’s balance, one sided muscle weakness, etc is due to 4 years aggressive treatments, stroke, TIA, or what. Hate the pre test anxiety.

[Dan59 in reply to NWLiving]

I know all about pretest anxiety, It is best to try not to worry until you have some results. There are treatments if it turns out to be worst case scenario. With any luck it will turn out to be negative, please keep us posted

[rococo in reply to Dan59]

Even than not to worry, just play the cards dealt.. Its right but still easier sais than done. Even if you are an athiest the wisdom of the bible will tell you worry dosent add one day to life. Best to all. Rocco

[gusgold]

yes, very bad prognosis...when PCa gets to the brain it is usually also in the lungs and liver

[Tall_Allen]

I know it's rare for it to show up in the actual brain tissue. More common is to have it at the base of the skull.

[NWLiving]

All is well with brain scans. Live to fight another day...

[Dan59 in reply to NWLiving]

So the scans showed nothing, and they were negative? I am so happy for you!

[phelie]

My husband has mets to the skull. Had 14 radiation treatments in February. Brain MRI last week shows new mets to the skull. He has left sided cranial nerve damage. Must drink through a straw and left eye will not close. He cannot have radiation to the skull

again so waiting for the Drs in Boston to come up with a plan.

[NWLiving]

Oh, my heart goes out to you and him. Thanks for sharing.

[Magnus1964]

I just had this conversation my doctor. It is rare but it does happen.