Father with Advanced Stage Prostate Cancer

jcook89342 · New User Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 3

I've been trying to get an idea of what to expect. My father is 82 years old and was diagnosed with prostate cancer 11 years ago. He had his prostate removed and about 3 years ago the cancer had moved into his bones. Over the past few years he had hormone therapy (which no longer works). For about 2 1/2 months now he has been on chemo but in the past 6 weeks his PSA has double every 3 weeks (when he goes for chemo). The doctor he sees is excellent, but likes to keep his patients in the dark as not to worry them. I'm interested in finding out how quickly it spreads once it is in the bones and what to expect as far as quality of life for my father over the next several months. He is is great shape as he rides his bike every day and goes to the gym as well. He has other medical issues which include diabetes (insulin dependant) and has a pace maker. Can anyone give me some insight as far as what to expect?

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