Michael_T said...
... Prostate Oncology Specialists in Marina del Rey (essentially LA) has an excellent national reputation. Several people here use them (including me) and many travel to see them. ....
This is an excellent suggestion by Micheal T.
The way Prostate Cancer can be so variable depending on the patient and individual circumstances there is no "one best Dr" or group. There are certainly those that excel in certain areas.
Prostate Oncology Specialists in Marina Del Ray do not treat (if I understand correctly,) they guide treatment and are highly thought by many on this forum. I am not a bona-fide member of the club here, and if I become a member I likely will travel to see them. I am in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
They seem ideal to guide you and your Dad through the process.
There is also a Dr Snuffy Myers in Virginia, that a number of people think well of and use.
I do believe those groups have different composition and approaches, you need to see what is the best fit for you and your Dad.
Different situations, circumstances, individual responses, etc. lead this to be other than one size fits all.
This forum, with it's wealth of knowledge and the experiences of it's members is IMO the best on-line resource. I suggest you continue with updates of information, details and questions as they come along.
Frequently, there are few definitive answers when it comes to PCa. In addition, it is an area where many believe you must be an active patient advocate.