The positive lymph node was seen in MRI as reactive. Based on CT scan oncologists felt it was residual from massive infection developed from first prostate biopsy 13 years ago. But my husband...
Update -- my husband completed whole pelvic radiation and is on ADT at present (finished radiation in February). So far PSA is undetectable but of course he is on ADT. Side effects are the usual hot...
Not sure of his source but our radiation oncologist had namograms showing IMRT and ADT for 2 years had a 75-80% cure rate for a Gleason 9 with positive seminal vessels which was comparable to...
My husband is completing IMRT EBT next week and has 18 months left on ADT. His radiation oncologist has said either he could follow him through the remaining 18 months of ADT or his original...
Started IMRT and HT. DH says he actually feels better than he has in a long time which seems a little weird to me but also acts like he feels better. One day at a time I guess. Local radiation...
Margaid, My husband and I are in a similar situation as you and your husband -- Gleason 9, positive seminal vesicles, negative bone scan negative CT scan. We consulted two surgeons, one who is tops...
How do you locate a national PCa medical oncologist?...
Thanks everyone. Our local surgeon totally rejected surgery and I guess we are in agreement with that. We are seeing a radiation oncologist local to our area which kind of freaks me out. Supposedly...
If you don't mind me asking Redwing, who is your radiologist? we are within an hour and half of Nashville and are considering going there for an evaluation...
Positive lymph node was diagnosed by the radiologist because it "glowed" when he did the MRI of the prostate. Not sure how accurate that is but he says 100%. Still planning a biopsy of the node...
Just diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Gleason 9, one positive lymph node after MRI guided biopsy for persistent elevated PSA. Considering all treatment options naturally, particularly proton therapy...