Pcs Age
Pcs Age
Is brachytherapy good for a PC patient at the age of 82?
My dad was diagonalized prostate cancer with a gleason score of 8 and psa at 40. His doctor suggested him to have a brachytherapy. Although he is healthy in general, he is an 82 years old man. I worry that the side effect will be too much for him. Since his cancer is considered as high-risk, radiation therapy may not be effective. If anyone can provide information or opinion, I really appreciate it.
Please mention your gleason score and psa before treatment if you are willing to.
I had brachy therapy last year. I am 62. There were very little side effects. The whole procedure took one hour. In 48 hours I was back at work. I think the brachy therapy is the least invasive way to treat PC.
I am glad that I chose brachy. Six months after the seeds, my psa went to 2.4.
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