Patient's question:
My father is 71 years old. In March this year, he couldn't urinate and was swollen. After a series of tests at the hospital, it was found to be advanced prostate cancer.1. Doctors at Qinzhou Third Hospital recommended a corrosive surgery and chemotherapy;
2. Doctors at Medical University Hospital recommended taking Bicalutamide tablets and receiving one anti-aging injection per month;
3. Other hospitals suggested implanting seeds, taking Bicalutamide, and taking many other medications along with intravenous anti-aging treatments.
Which plan is the best? Do the seeds have resistance? Is there radiation for the family, especially for children? Are Bicalutamide, anti-aging injections, seeds, and other medications covered by medical insurance?
Doctor's answer:
Late-stage prostate cancer, the prognosis for prostate cancer is relatively good, even in the late stages, without significant organ involvement, active treatment can be effective. It is recommended to test FPSA and TPSA levels, and treatments such as bicalutamide, goserelin, or surgical castration can be used. Systemic chemotherapy is also a treatment option to consider. Radioactive seed implantation involves radiation, but the dose outside the body is safe. Prostate conditions can be prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication treatment.