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I just saw the 9/23 issue of Scientific American magazine where there is a small article garnered from Reuters Health. Here are a few key sentences:
Our study shows that for men over 70 with early stage prostate cancer ADT as a form of treatment may do more harm than good.
....reviewed the records of 1700 men of at least 70 years of age with early stage prostate cancer who were treated with a short course of hormone therapy before undergoing brachytherapy.
After an average followup of 5 years the men who received hormone therapy were 20 percent more likely to die from any cause compared to the men who received brachytherapy alone.
This material and subject deal with issues where I have no knowledge or experience of note. But I add them here just so any concerned parties might be aware and look up the complete article.
I was 73 when diagnosed. I had hormone therapy. then EBRT plus brachytherapy, 12 months ago. To date I have had no ongoing problems. The PSA reading is good and as I have now crossed the 75 year old border I am feeling quietly confident.
I don't know who comes up with all these theories about what might happen. I feel very content with my present situation. Would be nice if I could still "do the business" if you get my message, but that ain't the be'all and end'all of life. Just the best part of it :-)
