Question 1

my father has metastatic prostate cancer located in his lungs. he had chemotherapy and the tumors reduced their sizes, but didnt disappear.any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Treatment Responses: With Metastatic Prostate treated with chemotherapy (Hormonal treatment, Taxotere, etc)  this is the usual response seen (partial response). It is rare that they will disappear all together (complete response). These treatment are well documented to make these men live longer then with no treatment or the older chemotherapies. The doctor can discuss with you what to expect with each new treatment.

Question 2

what is the life expectancy for a 65 year old with metastic prostate cancer in the bones lungs and liver. the doctors have stopped all cancer treatmen?

Accepted Answer

Radical Remission: is the name of a book by Kelly Turner.  She investigated the cases of people who had dire prognoses and yet lived long beyond them.  It might be worth a read for the situation you mention.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

how can i fight against lung an prostate cancer?

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Depends on Stage: Depends on stage of each cancer. Here is info on both

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/prostate-cancer

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/lung-cancer.

Question 4

my father 81 yrs old diagnosis lung cancer grade 4 and also prostate cancer what. is his life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Cancer: Very likely based on the lung cancer type. The prostate cancer infrequently will affect life expectancy in this case.

Question 5

25 year old with family history of smoking. my father died of lung cancer at the age of 47, my paternal grandpa died of acute respiratory failure at the age of 76, and my maternal grandpa died of prostate cancer at the age of 80. what and when should i te

Accepted Answer

Time to quit smoking: The hx you give includes various unrelated & common afflictions. The only one you have direct influence on is the lung cancer. Regular history review & general exam by a trusted primary care provider is where you start the process. Any testing must be targeted to the specifics of your issues at the time.

Question 6

haw bad is metastatic prostate cancer to a neck lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Not good: Advanced prostate cancer typically spreads to local/regional lymph nodes first including lymph nodes around the prostate/bladder.  Other likely initial sites of metastasis include bones (spine).  Prostate cancer that has spread to other organs (liver, lung) or distant lymph nodes (neck) is not a good sign, however could still be treatable.  You need evaluation by urologist/oncologist.

Question 7

my husband is 48 with metastatic prostate cancer this has become resistant to hormal treatments and he has weakened what else can be given?

Accepted Answer

Different options: There are many options available nowadays for metastatic prostate cancer besides the good old androgen blocker medication. Among of them include- chemotherapy - like taxotere, jevtana-other oral meds- like zytiga (abiraterone acetate) (abiraterone), xtandi, Provenge vaccine- all optional and available for your husband. Some other therapies including radioimmunotherapy /nuclear medicine are also in the pipeline.

Question 8

what is metastatic prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cancer spread: Any cancer that is metastatic is one that has spread beyond its primary site. In the case of prostate cancer, it is metastatic when cancer cells are found beyond the prostate; e.g. Bone.  This, of course, changes the treatment options than if the cancer was confined to just the prostate.

Question 9

can metastatic prostate cancer go into remission?

Accepted Answer

ProstateCAremission : The term remission has been historically used for leukemia patients. Prostate cancer can be stable with the use of "hormones". This would mean the psa is stable...And the disease is not actively growing.  Patients can live a very long time with prostate ca in the bones or with an elevated psa.  Check with your doctor on what your psas have been doing over time.

Question 10

what are the side effects of channel turp - metastatic prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Channel TURP: The assumption is that this person has advanced prostate cancer and has urinary obstruction secondary to the cancer. A channel TURP can lead to urinary incontinence..

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My father has metastatic prostate cancer located in his lungs. he had chemotherapy and the tumors reduced their sizes, but didnt disappear.any ideas?

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What is the life expectancy for a 65 year old with metastic prostate cancer in the bones lungs and liver. the doctors have stopped all cancer treatmen?

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How can i fight against lung an prostate cancer?

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My father 81 yrs old diagnosis lung cancer grade 4 and also prostate cancer what. is his life expectancy?

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25 year old with family history of smoking. my father died of lung cancer at the age of 47, my paternal grandpa died of acute respiratory failure at the age of 76, and my maternal grandpa died of prostate cancer at the age of 80. what and when should i te

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Haw bad is metastatic prostate cancer to a neck lymph node?

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My husband is 48 with metastatic prostate cancer this has become resistant to hormal treatments and he has weakened what else can be given?

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What is metastatic prostate cancer?

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Can metastatic prostate cancer go into remission?

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What are the side effects of channel turp - metastatic prostate cancer?

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