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My father in laws story


by: Jen on Tue, Feb 26 2008

My father in law was diagnosed with prostrate cancer over 20 years ago. He had radiation therapy done, which put him in remission, or so we thought. When it came back over 7 years ago he started taking hormone shots, which kept the cancer at bay until now. Today at age 80, we found out that he has swollen lymph nodes in the chest and abdomen, and an enlarged prostrate. His cancer is back full force. He is almost positive he would like chemo done. The doctor suggested that he would do it at a lower dose, due to his age, to see if that does anything. I am so worried about him, I don’t know what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions. He doesn’t want any aggressive procedures done, but he doesn’t want to give in to this horrible disease.

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  1. Sat, Mar 29 2008
    My father prostate cancer as also returned, invading his bones. regarding treatment i would choice a treatment that he could still live a productive l...Read

February 2008

  • My father in laws story - by Jen - (Tue, Feb 26 2008)
    My father in law was diagnosed with prostrate cancer over 20 years ago. He had radiation therapy done, which put him in remission, or so we thought. When it came back over 7 years ago he started taking hormone shots, which kept the cancer at bay until now. [more..]
  • Never give up - by Ken - (Mon, Feb 25 2008)
    Within a few months of arriving in Australia from the UK I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at age 71. My 1st Urologist was reluctant to operate due to a mild angina, although the Cardiologist said there was no problem. [more..]
  • Dad’s situation - by Dic - (Mon, Feb 25 2008)
    Dad had prostate cancer back 7-8 yrs. ago and has been on a blood thinner(novasen??)for a number of years since his open heart surgery. [more..]
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