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April 4th, 2011
My Father aged 72 years suffering from CA Prostate since 2006.TURP & B/L Orchidectory done in Aug 2006.After Operation no treatment was given.Jun 2008 onwards on Calutide 50 mg.Now PSA risen to 5.4.Kindly help me that what are the further treatment available & required now & also tell me that how much is the risk now. I will be thaknful to you.
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First Helper User Profile Dr. Robert Wascher
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replied April 10th, 2011
Unfortunately, over time, most patients with metastatic prostate cancer will become resistant to hormone-blocking medications.

You should ask your father's Oncologist if there are other treatments available that might be helpful to your father.



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Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

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Author, "A Cancer Prevention Guide for the Human Race"


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replied April 12th, 2011
Thanks Dr Robert Wascher
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