Tying up a loose end in the Provenge thread.

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A loose end I'd like to tidy up.Terry asked " When you say .. 'You could possibly get as long, maybe more by going on testosterone patches ' <snip> I say " As long as what? The median survival time? The end time? Do you have any references to support your view that testosterone patches can enhance the survival of men with T4 aggressive disease? Just interested to know if this is your opinion or a view backed by any evidence at all. "

You sound so incredulous matey !  My reply to your last but one sentence is YES. As a matter of fact I do have some evidence, plenty in fact. I am surprised this information is not more widely known. I guess most people go just round on the wheels in the ruts that are made for them.

Anyhow, I posted it, but unfortunately the text editor then squidged it out of recognisable existence. So, what I am going to do is put it up as a file on my website with a link as follows.http://poetryfromtheprostrateyears.com/prostate_science/androgen_therapy/

The other thing I wanted to mention was the fact that in the UK both NICE and BAUS (and the EAU) have a commentery about late stage disease options, including IHT - in other words, going OFF all treatment. The reason is that it may well improve QoL for advanced PC sufferers - and save a bit of NHS money at the same time. The caveat is that it has not been shown to improve survival. But then, who cares ? With late stage disease the issue is arguably QoL. That is why there is a commentary, to help men make informed decisions about this stage of the journey.

What intrigues me is this: Is there a similar commentary by the powers-that-be in the 'States or Canada, or Australia or New Zealand. If there isn't there should be. Therapeutic androgen is a reality. Make no mistake. If anyone finds the article useful feel free to print it out, but please remember the credits & copyright by yours truly.

Sam.For your delectation and edification:-http://poetryfromtheprostrateyears.com/~