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This is where the cancer has spread to the bones, resulting in a great deal of pain in most cases. This is usually Stage 5. Death is not far off at this point. With chemotherapy, the person may get 18 to 24 more months of life. Without chemo, an 8 to 9 month life expectancy is all that is left.
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What is it called when breast caner spreads to the bone?
When cancer spreads, the new sites are called metastases.
What is the longevity with prostate bone cancer?
Do you mean prostate cancer that has spread to the bone? Or survival rates for prostate cancer versus bone cancer? In the case of the former, I believe the prognosis is bad. The highest 10 year survival rates (http://longevity.about.com/od/longevityandillness/a/prostate_le.htm) for prostate treatment is a prostatectomy (surgical prostate removal), but if the cancer has already spread to the bone then prostate removal will not solve the problem, because the cancer has already metastasized. In the case of the latter, there are different demographics and different subtypes of cancer to compare! This, combined with different treatment options, dramatically affects the survival rate.
What cells does prostate cancer affect?
Prostate Cancer originates in the Male Prostate, however it can metastasize, or spread to other areas of the body.
Why would the scan show bone abnormalties in prostate cancer?
Late stage prostate cancer metasticizes to the bones. This may be the reason.
What is the prognosis for Prostate cancer and skin cancer and bone cancer he is also taking insuline 4 times a day?
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Where can prostate cancer spread to?
Prostate cancer can spread to the bone, liver and lung and other parts of body. In most cases of prostate cancer metastasis occur in the lymph nodes and the bones. It's metastasis occurs when cells break away from the tumor in the prostate. nutrition2000.com
Is prostate cancer terminal when it reaches the bone?
When any type of cancer metastasizes and spreads to the bone or other organs, this is very serious. Only a trained doctor who looks at the pathology of patient who has cancer that has spread to the bone can make such a diagnosis.
What is hardening of prostate?
The prostate is a small gland in men. It is part of the male reproductive system. Prostate hardening is caused by the development of cancer in the prostate. As cancer develops the tissue of prostate changes texture and hardness. symptoms of prostate cancer may include blood in the urine or semen, problems with erections, loss of bladder control, and bone pain in the lower back, hips or ribs. nutrition2000.com
What are the release dates for Healthy Body Healthy Mind - 2003 Advanced Prostate Cancer and Bone Loss 16-2?
Healthy Body Healthy Mind - 2003 Advanced Prostate Cancer and Bone Loss 16-2 was released on: USA: 8 April 2010
What are the sign of prostate cancer?
Most common signs of prostate cancer are: high psa level pain when the prostate is touched in a prostate exam irregularity in the size, texture or bumps found on prostate blood in urine enlarged prostate
What has the author Markus Joerger written?
Markus Joerger has written: 'Prevention of bone metastases' -- subject(s): Cancer, Biological Markers, Diphosphonates, Bone Neoplasms, Bones, Prevention & control, Therapeutic use, Cytostatic Agents, Secondary
What happens to acid phosphatase levels when prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body?
acid phosphatase levels rise, particularly if the cancer spreads to the bone. One-half to three-fourths of persons who have metastasized prostate cancer have high acid phosphatase levels
