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What Is The Cure For Cancer Spots On The Hip, Pelvic Area And Spine As Shown In An MRI Scan?
AGE 65, HIEGHT 5 -8 ; WIEGHT IS 185, diagnosed with prostate cancer 3 yrs ago, hormone therapy has worked well until recently, psa levels at 4 in January, dr changed my meds, last month my psa was 32, today it was 42... MRI results show cancer spots on my left hip and pelvic region and my spine...Dr recommended localized radiation....but didnt give me anytime to discuss possibility of changing my meds to another type.... what do you recommend I do now?
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Once secondaries are obvious &PSA value is rising. It suggests s condaries&no oral medicine is likely to help. So direct treatment with radiotherapy or chemotherapy is recommended. So please. follow the instructions if he treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Once secondaries are obvious &PSA value is rising. It suggests s condaries&no oral medicine is likely to help. So direct treatment with radiotherapy or chemotherapy is recommended. So please. follow the instructions if he treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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