Spread to distant bones.

[Edbl]

What are some time frames for the success of keeping the cancer in check. After it has spread to distant areas - bones.

[Schwah]

Treatments have evolved greatly since the statistics were determined. The biggest change was related to the Latitude and stampede trials that came out in 2017 that showed that by adding Zytega to the lupron at the first sign of metastasis could increase survival by some 40% over either alone. And with a lot of Mets (more than 4) adding chemo to lupron early did the same. Another thing proven to help in those studies was zometa with Celebrex which Inceased survival over 20% although neither alone helped. Lower body fat and exercise also seem to extend survival times so hit the gym. Some preliminary studies also show SBRT directly to the Mets (if there aren’t too many to hit and if they are in safe places to go after ) Also May Increase survival. Moral is learn and be your own advocate and be at a center of excellence with top experts in prostate cancer. Do the best you can do and then live your life to the fullest knowing you’ve done all you can. Counting down the days is a bad way to live and there is no way to accurately predict exactly when your demise will come, only that it will.

Schwah.

[lincolnj8]

My numbers weren't quit as bad as yours. I'm 14 months into this and love seeing 5 plus years on your post. I've got a feeling that even better treatments are on the way. This is a slow cancer which I'm hoping will make more advances easier to find. And yes I do focus on living today and pass the ice cream please, after I hit the gym.

[j-o-h-n in reply to lincolnj8]

Remember two scoops of chocolate chip ice cream for me.

BTW today is your great great great uncle's birthday (so let's have an extra scoop).

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 02/12/2019 7:33 PM EST

[lincolnj8 in reply to j-o-h-n]

Ah yeeh laddy, another scoop to the great great great uncle. Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you.

[larry_dammit]

I’m 30 months on Mets in my spine and ribs

[NWLiving in reply to larry_dammit]

My husband is 4 1/2 years after diagnosis of Mets to spine and ribs.

[JimVanHorn]

My oncologist told me that when single PCa cells go into the blood stream they have an affinity for bone and lymph nodes. Some cells die off, some are killed by T-cells, and some attach to bone tissue. The one on the bone tissue stay there for awhile and then sink in to bone leaving a pock mark on the bone. If there are no androgens present they can not multiply. They are stuck there and will die off. They weaken the bone structure and so occasionally a shot of Xgeva (Osteoporosis drug) is given to strengthen the bone. The immune system and certain other drugs can kill off the cells in the lymph nodes. Keeping a positive outlook and staying as healthy as possible certainly help recovery. Bless your husband and keep asking questions.

[j-o-h-n in reply to JimVanHorn]

Thank you!!!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 02/12/2019 7:35 PM EST

[Mormon1]

After 14 months scan showed no furher spread beyond initial discovery in t8 t4 area. Doc see activity. We are hoping the xgeva is doint its job. 100% more mobility but tire easy. I am 67 non drinker non smoker