Two Qs: Benefits treatment; onset of bone pain

[Sierra-Charlie]

Greetings all. As my bio explains, I am 5 yrs since diagnosis. Had removal surgery, and then EB radiation. PSA kept climbing so I started Lupron 2 years ago. Worked until recently when PSA spiked. PETscan showed metastasis for first time into torso lymph nodes. Been on Aberiterone and Prednisone for three months now (along with Lupron) and appears to bringing PSA back down.

So my first question is what do others feel about the benefits or efficacy of treatment. My research indicates that being MCRPC, I probably have 2-4 years. My Doc is mor optimistic because I am 58, and otherwise in good health. But it also seems to me that all the various treatments only add months to overall survival, not years. If so, I wonder if it’s worth it.

My other question is about metastasis to bones and bone pain. Research shows that happens in 90% of men with MCRPC. Any comments on how long that normally takes from time of MCRPC diagnosis. Right now I feel good besides side effects of drugs. But I’m wondering if and when bone spread and pain will occur.

Thanks for any input.