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William Darlington. Prostate cancer with multiple bone metastases in the skull, hips, lower spine responds to Issels Treatment. Dramatic decrease of PSA within 3 months. The patient feels stronger and can walk again. William was elated. In December 2006 he said: My bone scans of May 11 and Nov 4th, 2006 were completely clear and all bone metastases were gone. I have gained 25 pounds and feel strong again without any pain.

The Issels Treatment is a comprehensive immunotherapy program that integrates the most effective state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced cancer vaccines, and other safe and scientifically validated therapies. For more information on the Issels Treatment, please visit http://www.issels.com or call 1.888.447.7357.

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Gerald Aptaker, 71. Stage IV Prostate Cancer with multiple bone metastases in bilateral ribs, thoracic spine, sacrum, pelvis and left femur responded dramatically to the Issels Treatment. Within 3 weeks the PSA of 3,524 dropped to 639.9, pain minimized, appetite and overall well being improved and energy level went up. Laboratory studies of July 1st, about 1 month after Geralds discharge from the Issels Treatment Center, showed a PSA level of 17.27 and Gerald reported a substantial improvement in his quality of life, with practically no bone pain, no limitations in his range of motion. August 7th, 2008: His PSA dropped to 2.00. Gerald is very optimistic and eager to continue his complete home treatment protocol. On January 21, 2009 the PSA was 1.07 and Gerald is very happy. On April 4, 2009 Gerald reports that his PSA dropped to 0.56 and he feels excellent.

The Issels Treatment is a comprehensive immunotherapy program that integrates the most effective state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced cancer vaccines, and other safe and scientifically validated therapies. For more information on the Issels Treatment, please visit http://www.issels.com or call 1.888.447.7357.

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My father in law had his prostate removed 7 years ago. About a year and a half his PSA started rising again so they did three rounds of radiation treatment. His PSA continues to rise, so they chemically castrated him. It seems the cancer has become immune to the lack of testosterone and his PSA level doubled last month. At this point it appears the cancer is systemic but unfortunately it has not manifest itself yet so they don’t know where it is.

The problem: he is an alcoholic and chemotherapy isn’t an option due to existing liver damage. Even if he quit drinking today, his liver couldn’t handle the chemo so my question is:
Is there an alternative prostate cancer treatment for people with liver damage?

I’m sorry, but there isn’t an alterative. Chemo is the last effort I’m afraid. It is not uncommon for the PSA to begin to rise several months to sometimes years before the disease progression becomes evident. I hope this is the case with your father in law.

(Prostate Cancer Options) Survivor- (Hyperthermia Cancer Treatment) Alternative – Real Story
http://vci.org . A real story, a prostate cancer patient tells his experience from the moment he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and offered to have his prostate removed (prostatectomy), he followed his intuition and refused that surgery, and after a thorough research with friends and the internet, he found the Hyperthermia treatment offered at Valley Cancer Institute, a better option for his situation.
He thought: “there has to be a somebody in the US who does the Hyperthermia treatment that clinics in Germany do”, and by searching in the internet he found Valley Cancer Institute
Prostate Cancer Treatment – National Cancer Institute
Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of prostate cancer.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/prostate/patient

Treatment Choices for Early-Stage Prostate Cancer – National …
This booklet describes the treatment choices available to men diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer. NIH Publication #05-4659.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/prostate-cancer-treatment-choices – Cached – Similar –

http://www.cancer.gov

Prostate Cancer Treatment Options — familydoctor.org
Information about prostate cancer treatment options from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
http://familydoctor.org/online/…/home/…/cancer/treatment/264.html

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