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My uncle has late stage prostate bone metasis the oral med that can help him isn't available oversea. what can i do? zytiga (abiraterone acetate) xtandi are some of it.

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HORMONE SUPPRESSION: If he is not yet on hormone suppression he can use Flutamide or have an orchiectomy.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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