Prostate cancer

[Chrisnev]

My father was just diagnosed with prostate cancer and we just found out it has spread to his lymph nodes. It hasnt spread to the bones they dont want to do surgery or radiation they said the best route is chemo injections. Im very worried

[Tall_Allen]

Pelvic lymph nodes only? Is there a reason why he can't have whole pelvic radiation with a boost to his prostate and 2-3 years of hormone therapy?

[Chrisnev in reply to Tall_Allen]

They said no surgery since it spread from prostate to lymph nodes .and no radiation because his prostate is enlarged and it will cause complications. My father is also 83 so that might be a factor

[Tall_Allen in reply to Chrisnev]

It is possible to shrink the prostate with several months of hormone therapy before he gets brachytherapy. His age is not a factor. Where is he located? Who has he consulted with so far.

[Chrisnev in reply to Tall_Allen]

He is located in ca .hes being seen at the usf Norris cancer center

[Chrisnev in reply to Chrisnev]

Usc

[Tall_Allen in reply to Chrisnev]

May I suggest he talk to Mitchell Kamrava at Cedars-Sinai? He does HDR brachy, so the prostate size is not an issue.

[j-o-h-n]

Listen to Tall-Allen, He knows his shit....

Good luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 03/18/2019 3:56 PM DST