Stories of Advanced Prostate Cancer Survivors | Ask a Prostate Expert, Mark Scholz, MD

Medical oncologist, Mark Scholz, MD, takes a break from his typical clinical perspective to discuss the stories of three men who overcame seemingly insurmountable cases of prostate cancer.

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[Mark_Lacey]

58 years old. Diagnosed 6 weeks ago, Gleason 9, PSA 2000 now 3500. Started Firmagon 4 weeks ago. Bone scan shows metastases throughout the bones in my upper body, arms, spine, ribs, everywhere. PET/CT next week. This video gives me some hope.

[priyajamwal]

my father was diagnosed in 2017 with advanced ca prostate, with bone mets. he underwent docitaxel chemo, plus radiation, plus leuprolide, goserelin(zoladex), b/l orchidectomy, 6 monthly zolendronate and abirateron 250mg daily. I dunno if money was being extracted or the ttmnt is justified....but em happy he is fine till date, with 0.2 psa ! NEVER LOSE HOPE GUYS.

[mariadelosangelesvillegasleon]

This was such an amazing interview, Im really tired of oncologist all over the world putting tags at men that have high PSA and bone mets when in reality there are successful cases and doctor that has the professionalism to guide them through the process. Thanks Dr Mark

[Rockinrn]

I had a PSA of 137 with a Gleason 10 in all 12 cores. Started Lupron as well as a short course of Casodex. Had a PSMA Pet scan which did not show any bone metastases. Oncologist started me on Xtandi. 2 months later my PSA was 1.5 ng/ml. Ready to begin 9 weeks of IMRT after placement of fiducial markers and SpaceOAR. Everyone is different and many times this crazy disease can be controlled. Let us all stay positive and not give up hope!!

[victorlogan]

THANK YOU and GOD BLESS you Dr. Scholz for sharing stories of real patients who had successful outcomes. 🙏

[gavinfoster]

Thanks Dr Scholz
I ran into prostate cancer in May 2019. I'm currently reading your book which is great.
Your videos are not only informative but very reassuring.
Thanks so much

[fantascy]

THANK YOU, Dr. Scholz, please keep up with all the videos. It is a pleasure each time listening from you.

[TheAshishhacks]

my father diagnosed prostate cancer psa was more than 5000 and tratment was started in nov 2023 psma scan show spreads to bones whole of the skeleton its been 3 months till then and now psa is 183 and he is treated with firmagon and abrateron 1000mg and androgen medicine tabi 50 and zoledronic acid injection 4mg he has 4 fracture in spine and was unable to move but in these 3 months now he is able to sit stand and even little walk with support

[Sophomore]

Thank you very much. I was down because of PC today and your video was VERY MUCH uplifting. Thanks again.

[dr.alkakataria]

Thank you so much.. Your videos are so inspiring.. 🙏God bless you

[shawunminor]

This depends on the oncologist you have and insurance if you have a good doctor then you have a better chance and survival but if not

[Andrew-fwdo]

Could you make a similar video on lymph node metastasis?

[patricktrussell]

Did these "Long-Life " patients always stay on the medicines, or, were they able to discontinue the medicines ?

[soniamanuel]

Sir whats the best remedy fr bone metastases?

[baljeetsaini]

My father is suffering from advanced prostate cancer and he doesn't have any kind of pain in bones but his psa is 28 and my dr started abiratone and zoldonat and he said this hormone therapy is best .what you think about it sir ? Is it the best medicine

[troyelam]

Are the cases he’s mentioning outliers, or is it fairly typical that a person with bone mets can still live the long life, treated aggressively and properly?

[prakashkm]

Thank you Dr. Very informative, I am a Prostate cancer patient with bone metastases stage 4 since April of 2018. Now on Abiraterone 250×2 and also taking zolodronic acid once in 3 months. I am having pain in my thighs for which I am taking morphine tablets. Please need your advice on this treatment

[rickrick]

Very good video but these are anecdotal. Are there studies and statistics for this? Thanks

[ceciliaclark]

WoW! We really need to spread awareness, just as much as we do breast cancer. This is very shocking and alarming. Way too late! I thought men are supposed to have a prostate check annually, during their wellness checkup, Ugh!

[ayodotunjolaoso]

Please do you need to have a confirmatory biopsy to confirm bone Mets