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Posted 11/26/2009 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
i been to 2 oncologists and both and my uro/surgeon not agreeing with a plan with my prostate cancer

one radiation oncologist wants a ct ,bone scan, and prostascint scan with hormone therapy.the other says prostascient scan not reliable. my uor/surgeon says no to hormone therapy and forget about the prostascient scan, ct and bone scan and get your radiation therapy started.i am stuck in the middle with these guys. so i called the cancer treatment center of america and will go to them and see what options they have. if you ever want to brouse their website go and read . i talked to the lady at the center and hope to talk with the dr's, etc. and get their input all in on sitting. i need answers and fast. so i hope the center will give me ideas and just might go there for treatments.

Posted 11/26/2009 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
Many doctors combine HT and radiation, so a combo plan is not out of the question. The HT cuts off the food supply while the radiation takes effect.

The prostacint hopefully would help locate where else the cancer may be. The post on the MRI in Holland is also appropriate. I think that is the big question, has it spread anywhere else ?

I do agree that sooner instead of later is appropriate. You are the boss here. You need to decide what plan you want to take , and then go for it. You have the most skin in this game. Don't let the doctors make all the decisions for you.

Good luck my friend.
Posted 11/26/2009 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
My radiation clinic is part of Cancer Center of America, and I have been well treated in every way. Used them 10 years ago too with other cancer treatments. They know all about great patient care and compassion.

David in SC
Posted 11/26/2009 11:58 AM (GMT 0)
Try researching the internet for the "Bolla study" this abstract data does help show that patients whom did hormone therapy prior to radiations, had longer survival times than those whom did not. As a patient you get to decide if you wish to follow this protocol as it does show some results that could be in our best interests.
This data is not brand new, but patients have been using this for years. Although, may not be widely known by patients and even some docs.
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