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My husband has prostate cancer that has metastasized to his pelvic nodes. his recent ct with contrast suggested a 17mm sclerotic focus in the posteri?
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Your question is: incomplete...the "sclerotic focus" may suggest bone spread of the prostate Cancer. There is specific life extending treatment for this cancer and you should be discussing the alternatives witha Board Certified ONCOLOGIST Hope this helps Good Luck! Dr Z
Answered 7/8/2017
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