Prostate Cancer Stages

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Gerald Aptaker, 71. Stage IV Prostate Cancer with multiple bone metastases in bilateral ribs, thoracic spine, sacrum, pelvis and left femur responded dramatically to the Issels Treatment. Within 3 weeks the PSA of 3524 dropped to 639.9, pain minimized, appetite and overall well being improved and energy level went up. Laboratory studies of July 1st, about 1 month after Geralds discharge from the Issels Treatment Center, showed a PSA level of 17.27 and Gerald reported a substantial improvement in his quality of life, with practically no bone pain, no limitations in his range of motion. August 7th, 2008: His PSA dropped to 2.00. Gerald is very optimistic and eager to continue his complete home treatment protocol. On January 21, 2009 the PSA was 1.07 and Gerald is very happy. On April 4, 2009 Gerald reports that his PSA dropped to 0.56 and he feels excellent. TheIssels Treatment is a comprehensive immunotherapy program that integrates the most effective state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced cancer vaccines, and other safe and scientifically validated therapies. For more information on the Issels Treatment, please visit www.issels.com or call 1.888.447.7357.

William Darlington. Prostate cancer with multiple bone metastases in the skull, hips, lower spine responds to Issels Treatment. Dramatic decrease of PSA within 3 months. The patient feels stronger and can walk again. William was elated. In December 2006 he said: My bone scans of May 11 and Nov 4th, 2006 were completely clear and all bone metastases were gone. I have gained 25 pounds and feel strong again without any pain. TheIssels Treatment is a comprehensive immunotherapy program that integrates the most effective state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced cancer vaccines, and other safe and scientifically validated therapies. For more information on the Issels Treatment, please visit www.issels.com or call 1.888.447.7357.

he is 85 years old. he has had cancer for about 5 or 6 years. he just had the IV radiation but the pain is not going away. the doctor put him on vicadin. vicadin made him very sick and he was sent to the ER after he had a siesure. he also has alzhiemers. he eats very little and has gotten very weak. what can we expect from here on out?

Hiya,

So I’m curious to know how fast prostate cancer spreads? My dad was diagnosed with it last week and he’s going in for a CAT scan and a bone test this coming Thursday… so I’m curious to know how fast does this sort of cancer spread? I’ve been reading, and I found out that it typically spreads to the bone.

I can only assume that it’s early stages… any information would be greatly appreciated.

My dad has just been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. We are still unsure of which stage he is in right now as a bone scan has just been done yesterday. I have been accompanying him for medical checkups but would like to know what else I can do to help him through this difficult time as my mum is no longer with us. How can I help him overcome his fears and to let him know that I am here for him through this?

I had IMRT for prostate cancer one year ago. Now I have non-hodgkins lymphoma in my bone marrow. Has anyone heard of this risk?

My dad was diagnosed a few months ago with prostate cancer. They’ve been treating him with some anti-testosterone shot and it seems to be working. His blood work shows an dramatic improvement in the 3-4 months since that started. But, he was told that although it hadn’t spread to any of his organs that it had “affected his bones.” He’s been having a lot of difficulty and pain that has gotten worse and is going to see an oncologist in a week and a half. He isn’t sure that he has bone cancer, but he’s pretty sure that was what the doctor meant.

So, while I know that the prognosis for prostate cancer is quite good and that there is an excellent recovery rate for that I know very little about bone cancer. I have the impression that it is much more serious. Is it a pretty fatal disease? How treatable is it???