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HermitageHermit

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12. there is always hope

Wed Oct 28, 2020, 05:08 PM

Oct 2020

Just because the PSA test indicate biochemical resurgence of the cancer, doesn't mean that treatment is even necessary in your brother's case. It could easily be a situation of just "watchful waiting" especially if no metastases are detected on CT scans or other imaging.

After all, it took a full 12 years just for the resurgence to be detected from a blood test. It could take 12 or more years, before he might have adverse symptoms from this and even longer before he is seriously ill from it.

The length of time between the operation and PSA resurgence as well as the age of the patient are factors.

If your brother was 52 and had the operation 12 months ago, it would be a lot more of a concern.

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Any hope for 82 yr old brother whose prostate ca is back? [View all] Peregrine Took Jul 2019 OP

From what I understand, doctors are now evaluating medical treatments for prostate cancer.... Raster Jul 2019 #1

Thanks for taking the time Peregrine Took Jul 2019 #8

You are most welcome. There are options... Raster Jul 2019 #9

A lot of times for someone that old with that type of cancer is not treated. silentEcho Jul 2019 #2

It was my understanding was that at that age you will die with it not from it redstateblues Jul 2019 #5

Right. This is what I hear too. silentEcho Jul 2019 #6

My friend, a similar age as your brother, was treated with radiation @ National Institute for Health elleng Jul 2019 #3

You are a good sister.. asiliveandbreathe Jul 2019 #4

Thanks very for the comments. Peregrine Took Jul 2019 #7

There are things that can be done, but a lot will depend on your brother. If your brother is not still_one Aug 2019 #10

He needs a CAT or PET scan to see if cancer is back. SmartVoter22 Feb 2020 #11

there is always hope HermitageHermit Oct 2020 #12

Sorry to hear it. Well, my brother-in-law was just dxed Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2020 #13