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Cancer Support

Peregrine Took

(7,531 posts) Thu Jul 25, 2019, 12:45 PM Jul 2019

Any hope for 82 yr old brother whose prostate ca is back? [View all]

He had his prostate removed 12 years ago and just found out, via a blood test, that it is back.

He is very pessimistic (as usual) so 'doesn't seem interested in treatments offered: radiation, hormones and immunotherapy.

He said he wants to die in his bed.

I always believe in doing tons of research to try to find one ray of hope to cling to and fight but this will be rough as I've looked up projections for survival at his age and they are pretty gloomy.

He's spry and walks 2 miles a day.

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Any hope for 82 yr old brother whose prostate ca is back? [View all] Peregrine Took Jul 2019 OP

From what I understand, doctors are now evaluating medical treatments for prostate cancer.... Raster Jul 2019 #1

Thanks for taking the time Peregrine Took Jul 2019 #8

You are most welcome. There are options... Raster Jul 2019 #9

A lot of times for someone that old with that type of cancer is not treated. silentEcho Jul 2019 #2

It was my understanding was that at that age you will die with it not from it redstateblues Jul 2019 #5

Right. This is what I hear too. silentEcho Jul 2019 #6

My friend, a similar age as your brother, was treated with radiation @ National Institute for Health elleng Jul 2019 #3

You are a good sister.. asiliveandbreathe Jul 2019 #4

Thanks very for the comments. Peregrine Took Jul 2019 #7

There are things that can be done, but a lot will depend on your brother. If your brother is not still_one Aug 2019 #10

He needs a CAT or PET scan to see if cancer is back. SmartVoter22 Feb 2020 #11

there is always hope HermitageHermit Oct 2020 #12

Sorry to hear it. Well, my brother-in-law was just dxed Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2020 #13