marko
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Thought I'd start a separate thread not to step on @Midpack thread of a similar nature. Main hope of posting is to possibly help others in this journey.
This is an extension of what I posted on a BPH Options thread but that is no longer the best place to continue the discussion.
From "BPH Options" thread BPH Options
Update: met with a three doctor team today (1/7/2025) at Mass General (one of the best facilities on the planet). Oncologist, radiologist and robotic surgeon. They did an impressive job of reviewing my case earlier in the day and even consulted with the original surgeon.
My case is somewhat unique in that I had 80% of my prostate removed 18 months ago, showed no cancer but now there is some. Because of the prior surgery, I'm not a candidate for surgery nor the new "cyberknife" radiation.
So, the plan is traditional radiation, "five days for six weeks" coupled with hormone therapy. The good news is that my PETscan shows no migration anywhere. Also the radiation center is four miles from my house so an easy commute with minor inconvenience. (Aiming for early morning sessions) Radiologist and oncologist will co-lead the effort.
I'm extremely encouraged. At least now we have a plan. They all echoed "entirely curable", obviously with no guarantees. There's a lot of preparation involved including a SOAR procedure (if you don't know, don't ask) but I should be good to start mid-February and have it wrapped up by April.
I'll keep you posted.
This is an extension of what I posted on a BPH Options thread but that is no longer the best place to continue the discussion.
From "BPH Options" thread BPH Options
Update: met with a three doctor team today (1/7/2025) at Mass General (one of the best facilities on the planet). Oncologist, radiologist and robotic surgeon. They did an impressive job of reviewing my case earlier in the day and even consulted with the original surgeon.
My case is somewhat unique in that I had 80% of my prostate removed 18 months ago, showed no cancer but now there is some. Because of the prior surgery, I'm not a candidate for surgery nor the new "cyberknife" radiation.
So, the plan is traditional radiation, "five days for six weeks" coupled with hormone therapy. The good news is that my PETscan shows no migration anywhere. Also the radiation center is four miles from my house so an easy commute with minor inconvenience. (Aiming for early morning sessions) Radiologist and oncologist will co-lead the effort.
I'm extremely encouraged. At least now we have a plan. They all echoed "entirely curable", obviously with no guarantees. There's a lot of preparation involved including a SOAR procedure (if you don't know, don't ask) but I should be good to start mid-February and have it wrapped up by April.
I'll keep you posted.