#ProstateCancer: Cure vs Remission After Treatment | #markscholzmd | #pcri

In this video, medical oncologist Mark Scholz gives a general overview of the concepts of "cure" and "remission in the context of prostate cancer.

0:07 What is the meaning of "cure" in the context of prostate cancer?

4:15 How does the Gleason score factor into cure rates?

5:42 What does "remission" mean in prostate cancer?

7:55 How often should men have their PSA checked after treatment?

10:22 How frequently are patients able to achieve durable remissions (meaning that the person has no active treatments and no detectable cancerous activity)?

11:39 What is the follow-up routine for a man if he has been in remission for five or more years?

11:57 How would a man use PSA testing after focal therapy -- considering the fact that part of the prostate would be intact?

13:21 Are there any benefits to having an MRI after treatment since PSMA PET scans are available?

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[thomasfholland]

Remember! Don’t give up. I had a PSA of 3, 280 with a Gleason score of 9 at the time of my diagnosis. Plus, way more than 100 tumors in my skeleton, even broke my neck because of 7 tumors in my neck vertebrae. That was 15 years ago!!! And having loved ones around you definitely help too.

[BronzeAgeSwords]

your films have been some of the clearest information on what to expect thank you

[robertdavis]

A joy to listen to intelligent diligent people. I am being treated for prostate cancer and these talks have allayed my apprehensions to a very large degree. Thank you both.

[jimbruno]

What I love most about these amazing video-messages is that the caliber of the questions, answers, and evolving exchanges —often in the course of the same video—is so extremely precise, human, and hopeful. Alex and Doctor Scholz share such warm and human confidence and expertise that those of us making this journey could not be in finer company. Thank you for your kindness, your mission, and your life’s work. You truly serve your callings. So many of us notice, stay optimistic, and could not be more grateful. Thank you, PCRI!

[blackbiker]

I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate 1 year ago and was placed on Lupron & Casdex. But I changed my team after I got a second opinion, And I was told my stage 4 was very early and had just a had a few specs on my lymph nodes, My new team of doctors immediately ( 3 months later ) started me on Eligard & Extendi and I went on an extreme diet of green drinks whole foods & wild-caught salmon and ( not much tuna due to price ) and I perform a Chinese exercise ( I'm not saying this work but I performed the movements every day) 7 months later I'm in remission. I still have my prostate before this the doctors on my team later to me about radiation and other therapies but, as I went back for my 3-month check-up I was told I'm still in remission and as of now there is nothing to radiate, I'm down 25 lbs and I like to think loss did to my extreme diet and exercise regimen because I make sure to eat 3 small meals a day whether I'm hungry or not my PSA is in the neighborhood of undetectable I don't know how long this will last but I'm not giving up on my plan.

[mbambalamulimisi]

I now fully understand my status. My PSA has been 0.03 on four occasions after one year treatment using hormone therapy and brachytherapy. According to Dr Scholz's explanation I am on remission. I haven't reached the cure stage.

[Benb]

Just had my 2nd blood test after 6 months of having radiation. My PSA has dropped from 1.3, 6 weeks after radiation to 0.7. My Radiation Oncologist was very happy with the PSA number. Next test in 6 months.

[sayedgoda]

Another great video. You have been doing a great service to prostate cancer patients. Thank you

[bassman]

thank you thank you..Dr. Scholz and Alex, you are an Angel....

[MLife]

Thanks for making these videos. The interview format is very effective and the presenters are easy to understand and speak in plain language. I'm sure it's invaluable and reassuring to many viewers. There is so much medical content on youtube that is 10 or 11 years old when there is so much newer information like this.

[MrVasmikey]

Thank you! I will be at five years with .09 PSA in February. You folks are better angels.

[jerrysnavely]

After 3 years of rising PSA and 3 biopsies they finally found a 4+4 Gleason by doing a external entrance biopsy at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. PSA was now up to 40. I just finished 28 IMRT treatments at Ann B Barshinger treatment center in Lancaster Pa. Now I have a HD Brachytherapy scheduled for May 22nd at Fox Chase Cancer Institute in Philadelphia. I am also on ADT for two years. One Dr said I should be cured after that. That is the "C" word I am going after. Hoping for the best!

[glendahutchens]

Dr what an outstanding video !, , you & Alex such a great team. Thank you so much

[mec]

I had full prostectomy 7 weeks ago .
Waiting for my first postoperative check .
Thank you for your advices

[John-the-Bass]

Brilliant information, thanks. I am now on 6 monthly PSA checks now after 2 years of three monthly checks. Low values but the hormone therapy is continuing.

[maverickat]

What a team you are Alex & Doc Scholz. Pure gold. You guys at PCRI have helped me so much in understanding my PC. Especially as i live in South Africa and access to reliable info can be challenging here. Have been following your channel almost since its inception. Thank you so much. 💜

[dcplunkett]

Excellent questions, and impressively clear answers.

[JDinky]

Always a gold mine of information. Thanks.

[tomswoverland]

After 3 years I had a 6 month remission felt really nice to not have to go to Mayo for 6 months now I’m back to 3 months so I’ll take what I can get and do what I have to as new treatments keep coming.

[johnnydee]

Four months off of ADT my testosterone is now normal and my PSA had remained at.04, so guess that would put me in durable remission. And I feel normal again!