Hi all,
Just an update since my last thread on Lu 177. That was suggested to my dad by his urologist, but he has since had appointments with his oncologist and another nuclear medicine consultant, and they assessed the treatment as inappropriate for my dad. He's had two PET scans, one in Sept and one just a few days ago.
They have run out of treatment options. My dad is starting to feel weaker and weaker, and he has pain in his hips starting up. He is 83 years old and they think he's reached the end of the road. No more treatment.
They have given him maybe 3 months to go.
All this is a terrible shock. He was in denial at first, and now he is coming to some kind of anguished acceptance.
It has been exactly 2 years since he received his diagnosis of advanced PCa with a Gleason score of 4+5. His PSA was sky high by that time, of about 1700.
I have to go and spend time with him, whatever is left. I am heartbroken.
I was hoping to post some positive news about Lu 177 but it was not to be. :-( Just brings home how important it is to savour every day and live to the fullest. Warmest wishes to all of you.
womble