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Does Proton Therapy Help In Curing Advanced Prostate Cancer?
Question: Hi I have advanced prostate cancer and the latest cat scan showed mild hydrogenephrosis to my right ureter and moderate to marked hydronephrosis to my left ureter. Does this mean cancer is present on or in my ureters or just feeling expanded pressure from a more enlarged prostate from last Cat Scan? Can Proton Therapy be used in cases of advanced prostate cancer? XXXX
Brief Answer:
Most likely caused by pressure from the enlarged prostate!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this advanced prostate cancer. Because this is affecting both ureters, it is more likely a common problem from the enlarged prostate as opposed to secondary cancer sites each on a separate ureter.
Proton therapy should be considered. It is advanced and there his no reason to put a possible beneficial treatment off the list. This might be exactly what you need for relief at this time. Talk to your doctors about this. However, advanced cancer of the prostate is often difficult to treat entirely.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Most likely caused by pressure from the enlarged prostate!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this advanced prostate cancer. Because this is affecting both ureters, it is more likely a common problem from the enlarged prostate as opposed to secondary cancer sites each on a separate ureter.
Proton therapy should be considered. It is advanced and there his no reason to put a possible beneficial treatment off the list. This might be exactly what you need for relief at this time. Talk to your doctors about this. However, advanced cancer of the prostate is often difficult to treat entirely.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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