What is the prognosis for prostate cancer?
Posted on May 30th, 2009 in prostate cancer |
Lareyna asked:
My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 years ago. Now the doc says he has lesions on his ribs and spine. What should I expect as far as how long he will live and what kind of treatments are out there?
My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 years ago. Now the doc says he has lesions on his ribs and spine. What should I expect as far as how long he will live and what kind of treatments are out there?
2 Responses
He will need chemotherapy and radiation.
Is your Dad’s lesions considered mets from previous prostate cancer? If so, there is a good chance they can help him. Prostate cancer is very slow moving and given treatment he has a good chance at recovery.
I think (but am not 100% positive) that they would give him radiation first then possibly preventative chemo in case there are any floaters (cancer cells in the blood stream).
In saying that.. if this is a new cancer, treatment options may vary depending on the stage and localization.