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Cancer Support

Dark n Stormy Knight

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13. Sorry to hear it. Well, my brother-in-law was just dxed

Reply to Peregrine Took (Original post)

Sat Nov 7, 2020, 10:23 AM

Nov 2020

with an aggressive form of Leukemia, and they said the fact that his general health is very good for his age (66 and also walks a lot) does improve the odds of good outcomes with treatment.

Not exactly the same situation, and probably not news to you that overall better health helps, but just thought I'd mention it.

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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