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Prostate cancer

2019-06-23 06:44:15
Sir my father age 79 had been diagnosed prostate cancer 6 months before biopsy shows Gleason score 3+3. Bilateral orchiodectomy done 2 months before. Taking bicalutamide 50 mg OD. What should I do next. Thanx.
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You can observe with routine sr psa levels...if it rises...radiotherapy is a very good option

Answered2019-07-02 19:22:08

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Would like to know why orchidectomy was done for Gleason score 3+3.. Do serum PSA level 3 monthly for surveillance now. Till the time PSA is controlled nothing needs to be done
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serum PSA

Answered2019-06-23 09:50:24

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Please share the scan report for opinion on treatment
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the extent of spread is an important factor to decide treatment
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u are welcome for a detailed online or offline consultation good luck

Answered2019-06-23 07:03:26

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