Posts Tagged ‘bone’

Life expectancy for 65 y/o man with small cell Prostate Cancer. ?

Stage 4 with mastistic bone cancer. How long do patients on average live after starting Chemo.

Prostate Cancer w/ Bone Metastasis


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.

What are possible treatments for Prostate cancer stage 4 with Gleason 8 and spread to L5 bone?

my dad has stage 4 prostate cancer which has moved into the bone. what is stage 4?

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?

Can you give me a prognosis for a man with stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread to the bone?