Prostate Cancer Prognosis

Question: What's the prognosis for prostate cancer that has spread to the liver? 68 year old man in otherwise good health, midway through chemo intended to deal with this issue, cancer has metastasized.

Answer: Probably not good if it has spread to the liver.

Question: Prostate Cancer Prognosis after radical prostectomy that left micro cells. When I am 80 dont want pain.? I had a aggressive cancer grow in my prostate. The prostate was removed in surgery, but four or five years later a doctor found a PSA level of 11. He convinced me to go on Lupron (sp?) which is a hormone to get rid of all testosterone in body and cut off food supply to any microscopic cancer cells in my body. Several tests have shown no sign of cancer cells before or after the every-three month injections began and PSA went down from 11 to 3. Now, the doc sort of casually mentioned that score is good, but the hormone treatment only works for 10 years. After leaving the office, I thought, this guy just gave me eight years to live. Now that is not like being told you have a month to live like in the movies, but it is not too long. What happens then? Does prostate cancer start growing all over my body? In the bones? Will it require chemo and radiation and will I have extreme pain from this cancer if it gets in the bones? That is what I am wondering and wondering how to end it all

Answer: .. I had prostate cancer in 2005 and had Proton Radiation to cure the cancer.. Proton Radiation has no side effects and a 90% cure rate.. It has no pain or any thing.. I was not sick one single day during or after my treatments.. Proton Radiation is very different from conventional radiation... in that 90 % of the treatment energy is released exactly at the point needing to be treated.. therefore other tissues and organs are not damaged.. there fore you have no side effects.. When I was getting my treatments several people were there getting Proton Radiation who had had surgery and been on lupron.. and several were in their 80s I think Proton Radiation is the very best Prostate cancer treatment available.. There is a website that tells about Proton Radiaton.. it is called PROTON BOB..(BOB stands for brotherhood of the balloon) Go to the website and be sure and read Patient Testiamonials.. from former patients.. you will see what I am talking about.. My first doctor wanted to give me lupron also.. said I could live 10 years and that it had no side effects.. that was a lie I started having hot flashes real fast.. I met one fellow when I was having my treatments and he had been taking lupron for 7-8 years and it caused him to walk all bent over... he said.. ostioprosis ... I think said He was 85-86 and other wise in good health... There is also a new book out called YOU CAN BEAT PROSTATE CANCER, written by Robert J. Marckini.. a prostate cancer survivor.. it is great any one with prostate cancer should have it.. It can be purchased at the Proton Bob website, barnes and noble etc..If you are in good health other than the prostate cancer, personally I would sure consider Proton Radiation.. Medicare pays for it.. I took my treatments at Loma Linda Universty Medical Center.. however it is now offerded at 4-5 other locations in the US.. MD Anderson in houston just opened a facility for it.. Lots of doctors dont recommend it because they still think it is experimental, dont know about it, dont understand it.. or it just a pure money thing.. If they dont treat you the way they know how and send you some place else, they dont make any money for the Mercedes payment.. That was the case with the one who wanted to give me Lupron.. I later found out that was the only treatment he used.. was all he knew!!! and he made money selling the lupron.. sad deal... Id be willing to bet if you could have Proton Radiation.. you will be fine.. my psa is now.12.. thats point one three...go to the PROTON BOB website..read it.. especially the Patient Testimonial section.. If you have any questions.. please feel free to email me here on yahoo questions.. I allow emails.. I will even be glad to call and talk to you about my Proton Radiation experiece.. dont throw in the dang towell yet... !!! have a great day. Also I met guys who had PSAs of 50-100 and were cured with Proton Radiaton.... You can probably find some who had that sort of PSAs on the Proton Bob website... Proton Radiation cures the cancer.. and lupron sort of puts it on hold for a while.. hope I have helped.. contact me if you have questions.. again have a good day I read your question again.. I thought you were in your 80s now but your not..man you need Proton Radiation and get your problem taken care of.. If you can get it.. its like being on a 9-10 week vacation.. plus just remember 90% cure rate and little to NO side effects.. its the only way as far as im concerned..

Question: Prostate Cancer? Does anyone know the prognosis for prostate cancer that is now in the kidneys, lymph nodes & collar bone? Is this the end? Is there still hope? How long does the patient usually have? Please be honest with me. Everything I have already read on the internet is bad, so no answer will shock me. I just think I am not getting the full story from a loved one.

Answer: It sounds bad if the prostate cancer cells have spread. If you really need to know, you should ask the doctor as it is your right to get the truth about your condition. You can also do more research here about prostate cancer http://www.healthandwellnesscentral.com/Category/Prostate-Cancer/83

Question: Can you give me a prognosis for a man with stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread to the bone?

Answer: This is not a good place to ask this question because there is a new medicine that comes out every day. This is a well studied cancer and can be treated possibly with good results. It all depends on his health, age and what kind of shape he is in to tolerate the drugs.

Question: I have a 60 year old with Stage IV Prostate Cancer diagnosed 4 years ago. What can I expect from now? He is on 3 monthly hormone injections, MST and Oramorph for the pain, he has had Chemo and Radio Therapy and at last hospital appt, his consultant suggested maybe further Chemo. He does try to help out, however gets tired, breathless and sweaty very easily and he is very tearful. His PSA has risen to 65. What is his prognosis from here? Thank you very much for your help.

Answer: Unfortunately there is only one long term prognosis with out treatment. Your best bet is a clinical trial. You might be able to find one you'd be suited for here. http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/trials/trials/selectsearch.asp.

Question: Prostate Cancer.....so I have heard? that it is very life threatening .... unlike breast cancer (if caught early can be cured - I've had that) -- but prostate cancer has a grim prognosis. Of course, we all know that Patrick Swayze has it but I also read that Michael Douglas was diagnosed in 2003 with it.....so how is it he's okay? Is he okay? Michael Douglas is one of my favorites as far as movies go.....did I read something incorrect?

Answer: Patrick Swayze has pancreatic cancer not prostate cancer. Michael Douglas had prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is highly treatable and has very good survival rate. Pancreatic cancer on the other had is usually diagnosed after it is too late and most people die within 6 months of diagnosis.

Question: How bad is bone cancer? My dad was diagnosed a few months ago with prostate cancer. They've been treating him with some anti-testosterone shot and it seems to be working. His blood work shows an dramatic improvement in the 3-4 months since that started. But, he was told that although it hadn't spread to any of his organs that it had "affected his bones." He's been having a lot of difficulty and pain that has gotten worse and is going to see an oncologist in a week and a half. He isn't sure that he has bone cancer, but he's pretty sure that was what the doctor meant. So, while I know that the prognosis for prostate cancer is quite good and that there is an excellent recovery rate for that I know very little about bone cancer. I have the impression that it is much more serious. Is it a pretty fatal disease? How treatable is it???

Answer: have you ever heard of mastasis well it means the cancer has gone to a certain part of the body. I dont know your dad but god does I will pray for him. Just wait til you see the dr.

Question: I am freaking out- bipolar and I just found out my Dad has cancer? I feel like i'm going to freak out and end up in the psych ward. I found out today that he has prostate cancer. The prognosis is unknown at this point. Also, one of my kids is coming down with a virus so we will not be able to spend Thanksgiving with my family which upsets me even more because I can't be with my Dad. I don't know what to do. I went on a shopping spree today because I was upset. Then when my husband was driving I freaked out and made him stop the car so I could get out and walk home. I am totally losing it and I can see this turning into a disaster. I tried to commit suicide and almost died 2 months ago. I'm afraid of myself. Help.... I take 600mg Seroquel, 450 mg Lithium, 4 mg Klonopin and 150 Wellbutrin a day

Answer: Hi. I have bipolar, too. First, most all prostrate cancer is treatable. Even in the cases were it is not, it is a very slow cancer and people usually live years - and that's the worse case scenario. You sound like you are both hypomanic and depressed at the same time. True? It's a mixed state. In any case, call your doctor tomorrow morning. There are meds (antipsychotics in particular) that can knock that down pretty fast. If you feel like you are a threat to yourself or others, have your husband drive you to the ER. If it's not that bad, call your doc first thing tomorrow morning.

Question: Prostate cancer question? My dad found out recently that he has it. It's stage one and he's going with radiation treatment. He's going to an excellent hospital with world class docotors. I'm worried though, cause he's my dad. Does anyone have experience with this disease? I know I'm asking for answers but I gotta say I just don't want to hear any horror stories please. The doctors have given him a really good prognosis, I guess I'm looking for reassurance. Thanks! My dad is almost 57 and otherwise very healthy.

Answer: In the spectrum of cancers, prostate cancer is a relatively "whimpy" cancer. 80% of men by age 85 will have prostate cancer. Most die with it and not of it. Some professional societies debate whether we should even be screening and treating for prostate cancer. I bet your father will do very well (world class doctors or not).

Question: Charity question? Please help!? I'm walking in the Relay for Life this year for the American Cancer Society. I want to do it for my Dad who had prostate cancer. He just finished treatments last week and has an excellent prognosis. He won't know everything for sure though until June. The walk is next month and I'm trying to come up with a letter to ask for donations. Can you help me? Thanks!!!

Answer: I would open with the first two sentences you used above, then a paragraph on both organisations (RFL and ACS) then explain that while your dad has an excellent prognosis after treatment many others don't, and you'd like to do something for them- and suggest that companies or whoever youre sending the letter to might like to do something for them too- in the form of a donation (of an amount of their choosing). So it would go something like: Dear ------- My name is ----------- and I'm walking in the . . . . . ..ACS. I want to do it for my Dad . . .. . ..Prostate cancer. The event is run by RFL which is a non profit organisation . . .has been running for ...... years, and has helped raise money for . . .. ..people. I am walking on behalf of the ACS because of my Dads illness, and that of many others. While my Dad's prognosis is now good (after several rounds of treatment,) many other people do not get such great results and struggle with the disease every day. It is reported that . . . . . . . . people are diagnosed with cancer every year and I'd like to do something to help them. I would really appreciate any help you may be able to give and asking for donations on behalf of this worthy cause. . . . . . Kind Regards, ---------------

Question: neutering your dog - where did you get your information from? A question earlier asked for information on the 'cons' of neutering his male dog. Several of the answers stated that there were absolutely none. It amazes me that people still insist that are are no negative risks of neutering - the evidence simply does NOT support this one sided view This is from a study done into over 50 peer reviewed articles on the 'Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay / Neuter in Dogs" ""An objective reading of the veterinary medical literature reveals a complex situation with respect to the longterm health risks and benefits associated with spay/neuter in dogs. The evidence shows that spay/neuter correlates with both positive AND adverse health effects in dogs. It also suggests how much we really do not yet understand about this subject.'' The study goes on to list both positive and negative effects of neutering. On the positive side, neutering male dogs • eliminates the small risk (probably <1%) of dying from testicular cancer • reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders • reduces the risk of perianal fistulas • may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive) On the negative side, neutering male dogs • if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium/large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis. • increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment • triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • quadruples the small risk (<0.6%) of prostate cancer • doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract cancers • increases the risk of orthopedic disorders • increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongTermH… For the people that continue to state that there is absolutely no risk in neutering and that all dogs should be neutered before puberty - where did you get this information and do you have anything to back this up?? *** I'm not advocating that every animal should remain sexually entire but that people acknowledge that there are some long term effects of this surgery. I understand that overpopulation is a major issue but the majority of dog owners ARE responsible enough to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. I've asked this question because, to be honest, I'm sick of getting thumbs down for trying to present both sides of the discussion. I'm not just talking about the risks of surgery but the long term health effects. let me expand on this to clear up the misunderstanding - I understand that overpopulation is a major issue but the majority of dog owners ARE responsible enough to prevent an unplanned pregnancy at least until the animal reaches twelve months of age.

Answer: This is a complex issue, one I don't bring up or debate here because the general level of conversation isn't very high. I too was indoctrinated in the "there is no downside to spaying or neutering your dog" camp, but I did my research and decided to wait to spay my young bttch, at least until I am convinved she has her adult skeletal and muscle development- but I'm planning on competing nationally in agility with her, so it makes sense for me. It is somewhat of a pain dealing with her being in season. There are tons of websites promoting the dogma of no downside to spay/neuter, with most shelters and rescue groups making this statement if they address spay and neuter at all (most do) and I understand why they do it, though I don't agree with it. I do think accurate information is in the best interests of all involved. I'm not sure I agree that most people would be responsible, and there are enough people who have trouble with basic things like housebreaking or when to take their dog to the vet, to make me wonder if they could handle an intact male getting distracted by a female in heat, or dealing with marking. For the vast majority of pets, I think spaying or neutering makes sense, though I do think it should happen later than the currently recommended 6 months or pediatric surgeries. The link above doesn't work, and its been a while since I read that article (and others) but one thing that got neglected in at least one article (not sure if its the one you referenced) is pyometra, which can affect a high number of unspayed females and become an emergent situation very quickly.

Question: Why should I neuter my male dog..? When... -With unaltered dogs, the risk of testicular cancer is less than 1% -if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium/large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis. - increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 -triples the risk of hypothyroidism -increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment -triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems -quadruples the small risk (<0.6%) of prostate cancer - doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract cancers -increases the risk of orthopedic disorders -increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations --Removing sexual hormones will change his metabolism and make your dog more sluggish, resulting almost inevitably in weight gain. Also, muscle tone will decline after castration, and the classic result of this is a fat dog in poor muscle tone that ends up having a cruciate ligament rupture in the knee. -Virtually all malignant prostatic tumors in dogs occur in castrated dogs. Castrating your dog puts him at risk for one of the worst cancers he can get. While you remove the very slight risk of testicular cancer in castrated dogs, that's a small matter; the incidence of testicular cancer is so minimal. Also, almost all testicular cancers in dogs are benign. If we find a testicular tumor, we normally remove the testicle with the mass and leave the remaining one intact. -Many male dogs that are not fixed are not aggressive to other males, do not mark their territory, or hump, or show dominance.

Answer: Consider your source. Did you read the risks not just the benefits??? Will your dog ever be around a intact female? EVER? magestik moose what breeds are your males and how old, just curious. And do they get along.