Out of desperation I am writing this -we are looking for nothing short of a miracle. My husband was diagnosed in 2021 at age 45 with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. We have 3 small children ages 7,3 and 2 and we need something to give my husband time with his family. Sharing our journey in hopes that it can be of help for others in some way, and potentially give us some options too.
Journey:
Oct 21'- Diagnosed after minor symptoms (trouble eliminating completely at night). 124 PSA 4+3=7 Gleason. TP53 . Began ADT immediately Lupron
Jan 23'- + Abiraterone and started Chemo -6 rounds of docetaxel (PSA 0 .15). Neutropenia required Neulasta injection.
Jun-Jul 22'- space oar procedure (necessary as Brad has Ulcerative Colitis)and 26 rounds of radiation to the prostate & pelvic area.
Aug 22'- PSA is undetectable
Feb 23'- PSA is still undetectable, but scans show signs of progression in clavicle & spine.
March 23'- SBRT on bone spots /biopsied clavicle (no cancer found, but very small area)
JUN -JUL 23'- SBRT treated spots now clear, but new suspicious area on neck (lymph nodes), biopsy taken (regular prostate cancer) and other areas as well (bone).
AUG-NOV 23'- 3 rounds of pluvicto. Followed by scans that showed growth in liver & lungs among other areas of progression
DEC 23'- Liver Biopsy (regular PC), and SBRT on liver spot . Started Chemotherapy Cabazitaxel & Carboplatin in late Dec.
JAN 24'- Port placement (after 2nd infusion) see additional signs of progression after chemo, but decide to wait 2 more rounds to see if he's a late responder.
Feb -Mar'24 Signs of additional liver spot, liver ablation.
Apr 24'- last chemo March 21. Scans show progression in Liver, Lungs, Chest, Soft Tissue & Bone. Begin search for Trials.