Hi, My father recently had a test because his PSA level was 8.3. Today we found out he has prostate cancer and the doctor said something like "early signs of cancer." I assume that this is good because it's in the early stages if I interpret this properly? If so, my question is what would be the process to cure it? How long would it take? What are some treatment options? He is 54 years old. Thanks!
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Sorry to hear your father has cancer. My cousin is a prostate cancer survivor. He's been in remission for three years now. With the proper treatment, your father should do well. Good Luck!
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Go to a health food store. Maybe Whole Foods or something. They have books on alternative medecine. The people there are also very smart. Ask them.
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Prostrate cancer is a very slow growing cancer and has a very good recovery rate. He may have to have some chemo, but I am sure he will be okay. Just go to google and type in Prostrate cancer treatment and you will come up with lots of information. Good luck to your Father.
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Research this but... Prostate cancer is a really, really slow growing cancer. It might take thirty years to kill him. Most people die from natural causes, especially at your father's age. Some research has shown that examinations for prostate cancer, and surgeries to remove the tumor might cause it to spread or get worse more rapidly. Also, one wrong clip and he could be impotent. So do your research and decide whether or not if you guys want to let this ride. Besides, their making some great strides in cancer research and treatment. Maybe letting the cancer ride for ten or fifteen years could let a safer, more effective treatment to appear.
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If it's early stage, they can almost certainly sort it. I had the chop 7 yrs ago 'cos mine was too far gone. Now they can do implant chemo which zaps it, but I don't know how long it takes. Best of luck to him.
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Prostate cancer usually is very slow growing how aggressive it is, is determined by the Gleason score, which you do not mention. There are more types of treatment for this disease than most other cancers and impossible to list here. However, your father should NOT let it ride for 10-15 years because he is too young. There are many variables that go into deciding what treatment route a patient should go. I suggest he get a second opinion. If he decides on surgery I would go robotic and if he decides on radiation I would look into CyberKnife. You should also know there is a vaccine for prostate cancer that is expected to be on the market by February that looks very promising. This is not a preventative vaccine it is intended for treatment of cancer.
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A complete guide to prostate cancer, including treatment can be found at: http://www.boddunan.com/health-a-fitness/66-diseases/1817-a-complete-guide-for-prostate-cancer.html
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He would most likely need surgical intervention if he decided to have it removed, which can be done open or laprascopically. Radiation is also an option but I have not seen used at all in my hospital. Chemo is not used until after the cancer has sprend. In some cases if the prostate cancer in small and not aggresive then "watch and wait" can also be an option. Make sure your dad is getting the info he needs and ask questions. Hope all goes well
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Early prostate cancer (that is, prostate cancer that is still localized) is highly curable. Most men have several options available: surgery (traditional open surgery or robotic), radiation (traditional X-rays, protons,seeds, or some combination), or cryotherapy. Most men have surgery or radiation. There is also HIFU, which uses ultrasound to destroy the tumor. It is non-surgical, does not use radiation, and is relatively non-invasive. However, it is not currently available for prostate cancer in the U.S. except in a clinical trial. Some men can carefully monitor their prostate cancer without taking immediate action. This is called "watchful waiting" or "active surveillance." Generally speaking, it is not a good option for such a young man as your father, because he could miss the window of curability. There is no single best option for every man. Each man needs to evaluate his options, what's important to him, and weigh the pros and cons of each option, in consultation with doctors. See "How to Find the Best Prostate Cancer Treatment for YOU" http://www.ehow.com/how_5308649_prostate-cancer-treatment.html and "How to Estimate Your Prostate Cancer Cure Odds" http://www.ehow.com/how_5275952_estimate-prostate-cancer-cure-odds.html I also like the book "Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer" (2007 ed.) Being diagnosed with prostate cancer is common, but dying from it is not. Best wishes to you and your father.
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